MS in Manufacturing Engineering
The Master of Science (MS) degree program in Manufacturing Engineering is designed to provide a solid basis for technical expertise in the student’s chosen sub-field of manufacturing, as well as provide a stepping-stone to the PhD in Manufacturing Engineering. As opposed to the MEng degree, students in the MS program are required to complete and defend a research-based thesis. The MS will typically require two years to complete.
Curriculum
Master of Science students are required to complete a minimum of 32 credit hours applicable to the degree according to the program planning sheet. A research-based master’s thesis is required. All 32 credits must be at the 500 level or above. To graduate, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) must be attained.
Credit cannot be given for two or more courses having significant overlap (including overlap with courses that had been taken to fulfill the candidate’s undergraduate degree requirements).
Structured Course Requirements for MS in Manufacturing Engineering
The 32 credits must be selected as follows:
- 3 courses (12 credits) must be Manufacturing Engineering Core courses
- 2 courses (8 credits) may be Engineering/Science electives (any 500/700 level engineering or physical science course, with no more than one course from the approved list of Engineering Management courses)
- 1 course (4 credits) must be a Math course from an approved list
- 2 courses (8 credits) must be unstructured MS thesis courses
- A written research-based thesis must be completed
Alternative Master of Science Programs in Manufacturing Engineering
In addition to on-campus study, the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers the following means to attain a Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering:
- Distance Learning Program
- Dual Degree Program with the School of Management (MS/MBA)
- International Master’s Degree Program in Global Manufacturing
Please see the Master’s Programs website for more information on graduate programs.
Admission Requirements
Applications for the Manufacturing Engineering Program are welcomed from scientists and engineers interested in pursuing careers in engineering for manufacturing. Students are selected for the program on the basis of demonstrated scholastic ability, potential for success in the program, maturity, and motivation. Results of the Graduate Record Examination are required as part of the application; applicants for the MS/MBA dual degree program must submit both the Graduate Record Exam and the Graduate Management Admissions Test.
Exceptionally capable students who have completed four semesters of calculus and two semesters of calculus-based physics and have completed a bachelor’s degree in a field other than engineering will be considered for admission to the graduate program in this department. Such students should apply by the normal procedure and should expect to take some additional undergraduate coursework that will not carry degree credit.
Applications for admission may be obtained from the College of Engineering Graduate Programs Office, 48 Cummington Street, Boston, MA 02215; tel: 617-353-9760; email: enggrad@bu.edu; College of Engineering Graduate Programs website: www.bu.edu/eng/admissions/grad. An electronic application is available on the web at www.bu.edu/eng/admissions/grad/apply.
Financial Aid
A wide range of financial aid is available to exceptional students, including graduate fellowships, research assistantships, and college teaching fellowships. International applicants who want to be considered for admission and financial aid must submit their application no later than December 15 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. U.S. citizens and permanent residents (domestic applicants) who want to be considered for admission and financial aid must submit their application no later than January 15 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. Application deadlines for admission without financial aid are April 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester for both domestic and international applicants. Applicants who do not require financial aid are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of January 15, for consideration before department slots are filled.
