The Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems (MMS) is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare working professionals for advancement and leadership positions in a variety of manufacturing industries. The MMS program is open to students who may or may not have a manufacturing-related undergraduate degree (for example accounting, biology, biotechnology, business, economics, engineering, finance, nursing, public policy, political science, etc.) who want or need a graduate-level understanding of manufacturing operations. A Certificate of Graduate Study in Manufacturing Systems is also offered for non-degree seeking students interested in similar content knowledge without a research component.

While in the MMS program, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to plan for and successfully implement advanced manufacturing technology for competitive advantage in a global marketplace. Applied problem solving and quantitative methods will serve as the primary context of coursework for students in the MMS program. Accordingly, the MMS program will seek to develop in students the critical thinking and analytic abilities needed by leaders in this profession.

The MMS program is intended primarily for adult learners participating on a part-time basis. The program is offered on two and three year completion cycles - depending on how many courses students complete from semester-to-semester and whether students attend courses during the Summer. Most course work for the MMS program will be offered in the late afternoon and early evening.