Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS

Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

The manufacturing systems engineering master’s is targeted to engineers with manufacturing, operations or design experience who want to advance their career, gain technical and business skills, and immediately impact their organizations. Learn advanced manufacturing techniques, supply chain management, and drive product and process improvement all while improving your management and leadership skills.

This 100% online program is specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s employers, so you won’t fall into the manufacturing skills gap
Benefit from access to the Center for Quick Response Manufacturing, the Advanced Manufacturing Initiative, and the Grainger Institute for Engineering
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UW–Madison’s online engineering programs among the best in the nation

Education that works for you

Learn advanced techniques to drive productivity, quality, and supply chain effectiveness for your full manufacturing system with the online manufacturing systems engineering master’s program from UW–Madison.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Commitment

2–3 years

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Format

Online

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall, Spring and Summer terms

Offered by

College of Engineering

STEM opt eligible

Yes, restrictions apply

International eligibility

Yes, with restrictions.

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: July 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Deadline: November 1, 2025

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Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS

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What you’ll learn

Learn to optimize manufacturing systems with the Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS program. You’ll gain skills in supply chain management and data analysis to optimize manufacturing processes.

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Supply chain management
Industrial data analytics
Smart manufacturing
Quality engineering

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