MA/MS in Manufacturing Engineering

This master's degree in manufacturing engineering is a course-based program with no thesis. Students complete core courses and a larger set of electives, two of which should build specialization in an area such as leadership, materials or analytics. Up to two practicum courses, either an internship with an employer or independent study, can be used among the electives. The program is designed to educate engineers who will guide manufacturers through their shift to digital methods under Industry 4.0. A shorter timeline is expected for UMass Amherst engineering undergraduates in a planned combined program, while students entering directly take roughly two years. Applicants apply to the Graduate School, which determines admission. Prospective applicants should review the department's own materials on faculty interests, degree rules and funding, then submit their materials through the Graduate School. Early contact with the department helps candidates judge fit before they apply.