Technology (Manufacturing Engineering Technology), MSTech
Science, computers
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Manufacturing is in a period of dramatic transformation. Future manufacturing will involve a global supply network to enable innovation, design and integration of products and services. At its core, manufacturing engineering is about creating and delivering products and services that have value to customers and society.
The MSTech program with a concentration in manufacturing engineering technology provides students with graduate level expertise in the technologies and processes integral to this transformation. The program is flexible and permits students to develop a plan of study, with faculty approval, to meet their individual career goals. Students can select a technical focus in manufacturing processes, management or automation. The degree concentration is designed to provide graduates with technical and professional skills that will facilitate preparation for, and advancement in, leadership positions in industry, education, government and military. Laboratories and classrooms are well-equipped, and the faculty members teaching the classes have relevant teaching, research, industry, and training experience and backgrounds.
Entry into the program requires that the student have a sound technical undergraduate degree, but not necessarily in manufacturing engineering.
Research Activity
The program provides students with an opportunity to conduct research either as a master's thesis or as an applied project. Program faculty are engaged in theoretical and applied research projects, involving undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing related projects. Graduate students employed in local industry are encouraged to develop research topics that address problems of interest to their employers. Current research interests of the faculty include: machinability and manufacturing processes, manufacturing, manufacturing cost economics, and modeling and simulation.
Theses and applied projects are supported by a number of well-equipped laboratories and facilities:
- automation laboratory
- composite materials laboratory
- computer numerical control machining center laboratory
- computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing laboratory
- energy conversion and combustion laboratory
- welding and casting laboratory
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
33 credit hours and a thesis, or
33 credit hours including the required applied project course (MET 593)
All coursework applied toward the minimum 33 credit hour total must be at the 400 level or higher with a grade of "B" (scale is 4.00 = "A") or higher. A maximum of six credit hours of 400-level coursework may be included in the student's plan of study. An oral defense of the written applied or research project (thesis) is required as the final examination in either option. This defense is typically done during the last semester of study. All coursework outside the Engineering programs must be preapproved and on the plan of study.
Thesis Option
In the thesis option, a minimum of 27 credit hours must be 500-level courses, allowing students to take up to six credit hours of 400-level coursework to broaden their technical knowledge within the technical concentration or a supporting area. The coursework may be a combination of manufacturing, mechanical or aeronautical engineering technology courses, or a limited number from outside the department. Students are required to complete six credit hours of MET 599 Thesis, write a thesis and present an oral defense.
technical concentration area (18 credit hours)
supporting area (6 credit hours)
research methods courses (3 credit hours)
EST 500 Research Writing (2)
EST 591 Research Seminar (1)
culminating experience (6 credit hours)
MET 599 Thesis (6)
Applied Project Option
In the applied project option, a minimum of 27 credit hours must be 500-level courses, allowing students to take up to six credit hours of 400-level coursework to broaden their technical knowledge within the technical concentration or a supporting area. The coursework may be a combination of manufacturing, mechanical or aeronautical engineering technology courses or a limited number from outside the department. The applied project requires a supporting report; the project and report are defended in a final oral examination.
technical concentration area (18 credit hours)
supporting area (9 credit hours)
research methods courses (3 credit hours)
EST 500 Research Writing (2)
EST 591 Research Seminar (1)
culminating experience (3 credit hours)
MET 593 Applied Project (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants must submit all the items below to complete an application file. Incomplete files will not be reviewed or considered until complete.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcript from each college or university attended
- official GRE general exam scores
- statement of purpose
- current resume
- (optional) three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.International applicants can find complete information on the English proficiency exams and other required documents on the Graduate College website: https://students.asu.edu/graduate/international.
Note: A bachelor's degree that includes a minimum of 30 credit hours or equivalent in a technology area including coursework applicable to the concentration being sought, and a minimum of 16 credit hours of mathematics and science is required.
Undergraduate deficiency courses must be completed within the first year of the graduate program while concurrently enrolled in graduate-level coursework.
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