Master of Science in Manufacturing Management

Manufacturing is undergoing rapid change. Global competition, rapid advances in manufacturing technology, integration across the enterprise and an expanding role for software are putting pressure on manufacturing businesses from the Fortune 500 to small job shops. Success now requires manufacturing professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills in these rapidly evolving fields.

Developed in consultation with business and industry leaders and professionals in manufacturing, the SMU M.S. in manufacturing management program is unique in providing both the latest in technology and the broad management skills needed for success in today’s business. The interdisciplinary program prepares engineering and manufacturing professionals to lead their company in the integration of the entire product commercialization process – including concept, design, manufacturing process development, production and distribution. The program provides a broad set of business and technical skills to manage this integrated process including strategies, globalization, leadership, innovation, finance, quality, and automation.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association or completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing. Each program has additional information on appropriate academic backgrounds required for admission into that program.

A minimum GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale for all previous undergraduate and graduate studies.

In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to have a B.S. in one of the engineering disciplines or a closely related scientific field, or five years of directly relevant professional experience after completion of a B.S. degree.

All international students whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an American university must submit a minimum TOEFL English language proficiency test score before being considered for admission, as follows:

550 – paper-based examination.
213 – computer-based examination.
80– Internet-based examination overall score

A score of 6.5 on the IELTS English language proficiency examination is acceptable in place of the above scores for the TOEFL examination.

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All international students use the following dates: May 15 for fall admission, and September 1 for spring admission.