Manufacturing Systems

Printable Program Summary

The Master's of Science in Technology Systems, Manufacturing Systems concentration prepares students for upper level positions in the manufacturing management field. The program provides industry-based, problem-solving experiences in the application of technology, planning, productivity improvement, quality, and supply chain and management systems. The 18-hour concentration builds upon the 12-hour MSTS core to provide a solid career foundation for careers and occupations as:

  • Production Manager
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Materials Manager
  • Other roles in the Manufacturing field

Core Courses (12 SH)

  • ITEC 6050 - Strategies for Technical Management and Communications (Program Introduction)
  • ITEC 6000 Statistical Applications in Industry
  • ITEC 6406 – Capital Project and Cost Analysis for Technology
  • ITEC 6200 – Technology Project Management

Concentration Courses (18 SH)

  • ITEC 6001 - Process Analysis Methods
  • ITEC 6002 - Lean Manufacturing
  • ITEC 6003 - Advanced Lean Techniques
  • ITEC 6600 - Quality Systems
  • IDIS 6535 - Supply Chain Logistics

Note!  One elective from approved ITEC, IDIS, ICT or SAFT courses

Admission Standards

An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional association and have an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate work. Each applicant must take a standardized graduate test such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and achieve a satisfactory score.

Admission Procedure

Manufacturing Systems Quick Facts

The Department of Technology Systems is a national leader in offering graduate, technology related degrees online. The program is Internet- based and students are advised, complete courses, collaborate on projects, perform research, and complete the degree via the Internet.

  • Each student should have a state-of-the-art computer and reliable Internet access.
  • Students will spend 10-15 hours per week in preparing for and participating in each course.
  • Most of the students in the program are working professionals who are pursuing the degree for career advancement.
  • Average completion time is 24 months if six credits per semester are taken. Courses are scheduled in a sequence over the fall, spring, and summer semesters and this allows program entry in any semester.
  • Formats for the courses vary but all include frequent interaction with the instructor and other students.
  • Courses are offered using a variety of Internet-based tools including streaming video, email, chat, threaded discussion, web, file transfer, and collaboration tools.
  • The first course in the program, ITEC 6050, introduces the use of these tools in a collaborative research/study environment.