Advanced Manufacturing MS
Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
To provide hands-on experience with real-world problem-solving practices, the MS in Advanced Manufacturing requires a thesis to be completed by all students enrolled in the program. No non-thesis options will be available.
Master's
Total Units Required: 12
Six core courses (6 units) and 3 electives (3 units) are required to complete coursework for the MS program. Three additional thesis units are then required to complete the MS thesis requirements, for a total of 12 units required for the degree.
- Research Thesis – Students complete 9 courses + 1 academic-focused thesis project. Students may complete this thesis in their 4th quarter, or start early in the 3rd quarter of the program.
- Practicum Thesis – Students complete 9 courses + 2-3 small industry-focused thesis projects. Students may complete one project per quarter 1-3 (strongly encouraged for BS/MS who have existing department network), or complete all projects in their 4th quarter.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 units) | |
| AI in Manfuacturing | |
| Robotic Manipulation | |
| Supply Chain Management | |
| Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (Industry 4.0 Manufacturing) | |
| Mechanics of Manufacturing Processes | |
| Selected Topics in Mechanical Engg (Metal and Ceramic Additive Manufacturing OR Additive Manufacturing of Soft Materials) | |
| Elective Courses (3 units) | |
| Materials for Energy-Efficient Technology | |
| Materials Design | |
| Materials Selection | |
| Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (Design and Manufacturing of Medical Devices) | |
| Microcontroller System Design | |
| Advanced Mechatronics | |
| Making Things Sustainable | |
| Thesis (3 units) | |
| Projects (Practicum Thesis) | |
| Research (Research Thesis) | |
Other MS Degree Requirements
- Internship: Students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship during the summer quarter of the program to gain industry experience.