The University of St. Thomas

Master's Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MMSE) Program

Program Overview:

 
A Master's Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering which prepares our graduates for engineering leadership positions.

Program Educational Objectives:

  1. Acts as a leader and role model for ethical, professional, and social behavior and does the right things for the good of society
  2. Demonstrates the ability to analyze a situation from various points of view, to work effectively in a multi-functional team environment and to communicate in group discussion, formal presentation, and in writing, to cross-functional audiences
  3. Applies innovative, state-of-the-art knowledge and environmentally friendly practices to create competitive advantage in manufacturing systems
  4. Exhibits the confidence to champion new ideas, a mindset of continual improvement and the tenacity to see assignments through to a successful conclusion
  5. Identifies creative options, exercises sound judgment and empowers others in the enterprise to get results and achieve goals

Program Learning Outcomes

NO. OUTCOME
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
SE1 Demonstrate proficiency in manufacturing competitiveness:  understanding the creation of a competitive advantage through manufacturing planning, strategy, and control
SE2 Graduates will have current knowledge in collaborative engineering and design with one area of technical concentration, integrating technical skills with industrial strategy
ENGINEERING PROBLEM-SOLVING and DECISION MAKING
SE3 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
SE4 Demonstrate proficiency in materials and manufacturing processes:  understanding the behavior and properties of materials as they are altered and influenced by processing and manufacturing
SE5 Demonstrate proficiency in process, assembly and product engineering:  understanding the design of products and the equipment, tooling, and environment necessary for their manufacture
SE6 Demonstrate proficiency in manufacturing systems design:  understanding the analysis, synthesis, and control of manufacturing operations using statistical and calculus-based methods.
CREATIVE PROBLEM- SOLVING
SE7 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
SE8 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
TEAM COMMUNICATION
SE9 An ability to function in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively
EXPERIMENTATION
SE10 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
SE11 Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory experience: Graduates must be able to measure manufacturing process variables in a manufacturing laboratory and make technical inferences about the process. Students will demonstrate hands-on experience in planning, conducting, and reporting the results of experimental studies or applied research.
SE12 Successfully design and complete an engineering project or research activity resulting in a report that demonstrates both mastery of the subject matter and a high level of communication skills
PROFESSIONALISM, CONTINUOUS LEARNING, AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY
SE13 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
SE14 The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
SE15 A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
SE16 A knowledge of contemporary issues

(Revised August 13, 2002 and February 2, 2005
per Engineering Graduate Curriculum Committee )