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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

Primarily online

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall, Spring and Summer terms

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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Program requirements

  • Have a Bachelor of Science in engineering or a related STEM degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information GRE is not required. Applicants who have taken the test are encouraged to submit their scores

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Essay
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS

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#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

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.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Supply chain management
  • Industrial data analytics
  • Smart manufacturing
  • Quality engineering

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