Manufacturing Industry

WPI Corporate and Professional Education

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has long enjoyed a reputation for excellence in preparing students for rewarding careers in manufacturing. Manufacturing engineers are the “integrators” of all disciplines and the “problem solvers” in today’s global manufacturing economy. WPI graduate programs in manufacturing provide the opportunity for students to study current manufacturing techniques while allowing each student the flexibility to customize their educational program.

Course material and research activities draw from the traditional fields of computer science, controls engineering, electrical and computer engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and management. The program's intention is to build a solid and broad foundation in manufacturing theories and practices, with customized course selection to allow for concentrated study in a selected specialty.

MS Degree Delivered at Your Corporate Site

WPI delivers the same course content, utilizing the same faculty as our campus programs—but with the convenience of delivering at your corporate site. Employees can earn their entire degree without ever driving to Worcester. Programs can also be conducted online, on our Worcester campus, or at an alternate location that is convenient for the students.

Custom-Designed for Your Organizations Objectives

To help companies realize a tangible return on their learning investment, WPI’s programs are flexible and accessible. We work collaboratively with you to assess your needs and build customized programs that align with your specific organizational objectives. Our faculty and program development specialists allow you to create a unique program in a time-efficient manner.

Admissions Information

Candidates for admission to our graduate credit programs should have a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or management, preferably in such fields as computer science/engineering, electrical/control engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or management. Students with other backgrounds will be considered based on their interest, formal education and experience in manufacturing.

Degree Requirements

The MS Degree in MFE requires 30 credit hours of graduate studies. A minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework must include a minimum of two credits each in at least four of the seven core areas. Courses that appear in more than one core area can be used to fulfill the requirements in only one.

Manufacturing Engineering Master of Science Degree and Certificate Programs

Core Areas of Study

Sample Graduate Certificate Program

Design for Manufacturability
Introduction to Materials
Project Management
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Lean Process
Design and Analysis of Manufacturing Processes

Course Descriptions

Take four more courses to earn a Master of Science degree

Professional Workshops

One– and two-day non-credit workshops are available to help employees improve specific skills in a short period of time. Choose from a multitude of workshops within each of the following topics.

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