南衛(wèi)理公會(huì)大學(xué)萊爾工程學(xué)院

Manufacturing is undergoing rapid change. Global competition, rapid advances in manufacturing technology, integration across the enterprise and an expanding role for software are putting pressure on manufacturing businesses from the Fortune 500 to small job shops. Success now requires manufacturing professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills in these rapidly evolving fields.

Developed in consultation with business and industry leaders and professionals in manufacturing, the SMU M.S. in manufacturing management program is unique in providing both the latest in technology and the broad management skills needed for success in today’s business. The interdisciplinary program prepares manufacturing professionals to lead their company in the integration of the entire product commercialization process – including concept, design, manufacturing process development, production and distribution. The program provides a broad set of business and technical skills to manage this integrated process including strategies, globalization, leadership, innovation, finance, quality, and automation.

Degree Requirements

The minimum credit hour requirement for the master’s degree in the Lyle School of Engineering is 30 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate, of which six credit hours may be in a thesis. Additional hours may be required depending on the student’s background, objectives of the degree program and the demands of the discipline.

In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering degree requirements for an M.S. degree, candidates are required to satisfy additional requirements. These 10 courses are required:

ME 7301 Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Manufacturing
ME 7303 Organizational Leadership
ME 7351 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
ME 7352 Manufacturing Methods and Systems
ME 7353 Manufacturing Management
ME 7354 Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
ME 7365 Strategies for Manufacturing Firms
ME 7366 Global Manufacturing
ME 7369 Innovation Management
ME 7382 Finance and the Manufacturing Enterprise