The master of science degree in manufacturing leadership is an 18-month program designed for experienced professionals moving to mid- and senior-level positions in manufacturing and service organizations. The program integrates business and engineering courses, delivering them in a part-time format where students may continue to work while taking classes. The program can be achieved on-campus or through online study.

The MS in manufacturing leadership is a highly focused program developed jointly by the E. Philip Saunders College of Business and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Particular emphasis is placed on supply chain management, global manufacturing and operations, lean thinking, leadership and decision making in a complex global economy. A capstone project, oriented to the solution of a management problem or to a business process, enables students to apply new skills and capabilities to the solution of a pressing real-world problem, with significant financial benefit to sponsors. An elective allows for additional depth or breadth in a subject of relevance to students and their sponsoring organizations.