Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Graduate work leading to a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Systems is offered by the Department of Technology, through the College of Engineering. The objective of the program is to develop manufacturing professionals who can design and implement modern manufacturing systems to increase productivity and improve product quality. Course offerings and research are available in manufacturing processes and control, quality control, and computer applications. This technically-oriented non-engineering program provides advanced education for students with baccalaureate degrees in technology and is also an excellent continuing education opportunity for individuals who wish to expand their education in the area of manufacturing systems.

Eligibility Requirements:

Program Requirements
Thesis Option The program in the thesis option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate credit, including 18 semester hours selected from course offerings in Manufacturing Systems and six semester hours of master's thesis credit (MFGS 599). Students will be required to pass an oral comprehensive examination covering all graduate work and the thesis.

Within the 30 semester hour requirement, student must complete the following core courses or their equivalents:

MFGS 505-3 Research Methods
MFGS 510-3 Recent Advances in Quality Assurance
MFGS 520-3 Computer-Aided Manufacturing II
MFGS 540-3 Manufacturing Reliability Analysis
MFGS 560-3 Automated Factory Technology
A program of study including the above required courses (15 semester hours), the master's thesis (six semester hours), and the remaining nine hours will be selected by the graduate advisor and the student. Each student will select a thesis committee which will include t

International Student Requirements:

Students seeking admission to the graduate program in Manufacturing Systems must meed admission standards set by the Graduate School and have a bachelor's degree with a major in a technical area and a GPA of no less than 3.0/4.0. Conditional admission is possible for candidates with a lower GPA. A student whose undergraduate training is deficient may be required to take additional non-graduate level courses to compensate for deficiencies identified by the Technology Graduate Program Committee. The following documents are required for admission: 1. Application for Admission to the Graduate School. The Application for Admission to Graduate School is available on-line at: http://www.siu.edu/gradschl/index.htm You may request a paper copy of the application for admission if you do not have access to a computer. 2. Application fee. A non-refundable application fee of $45.00 must be submitted with the application. Mo

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above