Lead the future of manufacturing with a master’s degree that empowers you to design, optimize and manage the systems of tomorrow.
Locations
- Statesboro (In Person)
- Online (Spring and Fall entry)
Why Earn Your Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering at Georgia Southern?
- Develop the engineering expertise and leadership skills to advance your career.
- Increase your knowledge—and your earning potential—with a specialized concentration.
- Gain valuable experience beyond the classroom collaborating with area industries.
- Adjust your course load to fit your schedule and finish in 3-4 semesters.
- 30 credit hours to complete degree.
Manufacturing is evolving rapidly, a transformation driven by globalization, automation and sustainability. As these shifts reshape the industry, the demand for skilled engineering leaders who can innovate and solve problems is growing just as quickly. The Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering at Georgia Southern prepares you to step up to these challenges and lead the future in consumer, commercial or industrial engineering.
Our manufacturing engineering degree program partners with area industries to immerse you in real-world engineering experience so you graduate ready to tackle the complexities of modern manufacturing. You’ll choose a concentration to focus your studies, helping you develop the kind of specialized knowledge that will set you apart.
Graduates learn to innovate in process design, quality control and systems optimization, while developing the leadership and vision to manage teams or shepherd research and development projects.
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What Can You Do With a Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering?
Earning your master’s in manufacturing engineering equips you to lead manufacturing processes and product innovation in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods. You may work as an industrial engineer, a product development engineer, an operations manager, a manufacturing consultant or in executive leadership.
Where our graduates work:
- Gulfstream Aerospace
- Anthem
- BMW
- AIG
- Briggs & Stratton
- BGF Industries
- Atlantic Meridian Contracting Co.
- Avery Dennison
What our graduates do:
- Manufacturing engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Chief executive officer
- Business analyst
- Product manager
- Business owner
- Aircraft commander
What You’ll Learn
Building on your bachelor’s degree, our master’s program immediately focuses your learning to give you specialized expertise and practical, real-world experience. You’ll develop the skills to design and optimize complex manufacturing systems, integrating the latest technology and automation. Or, you’ll focus on engineering management and product innovation, learning to shape the future of manufacturing from a leadership role.
Courses will explore robotics, additive manufacturing, automation, materials processing, lean manufacturing, production control and quality and more. Finally, the program puts your knowledge to work with leading-edge research opportunities and engineering experience in area industries.
See the CurriculumSpecialize for Success
The Georgia Southern Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering program directs your study toward the specialization area of your choice so that you gain the in-depth knowledge and leadership skills to advance more quickly in your career.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Concentration
Transform manufacturing processes by learning how to design and develop innovative technology to optimize manufacturing operations. Your courses will focus on robotics, nanomanufacturing, automation and more.
Engineering Management Concentration
Emphasizing collective and critical thinking in product innovation, this concentration prepares you for leadership roles in manufacturing management and product design. You’ll study international manufacturing, facilities design, environmental law and much more.
Take Action
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Visit our website for the College of Graduate Studies. Complete the requested information and create a login name and password.
Follow this link and initiate an online application. The cost for the application is $50. After completing this online form, the application must be supported by transcripts, GRE scores, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of your career goals and research interests. International students should submit scores from the TOEFL exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and have transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
Apply as a Graduate StudentRegular Admission
- Completed requirements for the bachelor’s degree at a college or university accredited by an appropriate institutional accreditor.
- An undergraduate degree or the equivalent in the proposed or closely related field of study.
- A 2.75 (4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average or higher on courses in undergraduate work, or equivalent.
- International students must meet College of Graduate Studies English Proficiency requirements.
Additional Requirement for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering concentration
The Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering program with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering concentration also requires: a) a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, and b) permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Provisional Admission
A student may be granted provisional admission based upon the recommendation of the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Coordinator or department chair.
Non-Degree Admission
Non-degree students are accepted on an individual basis as space is available.
What is the difference in requirements for thesis versus non-thesis?
A thesis is research that should “extend the art or science” and must be formally submitted to the College of Graduate Studies (COGS) for publication. The thesis is defended orally to a review committee at the candidate’s final comprehensive examination, which must be scheduled and announced formally through the COGS. Thesis must follow the COGS guidelines and we recommend the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing be used for the MSMfgE thesis.
Non-thesis candidates must complete an applied engineering research project and document their results following one of the common technical journal publication standards (ASME, IEEE, SME, etc). We recommend the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers as a source of writing technique. The project is also defended orally to a review committee at the candidate’s final comprehensive examination, but is not formally submitted to the COGS.
I have a BA degree. Can I still apply for an MSAE?
Yes. There are BA undergraduates who have chosen to pursue their Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering. While it is required that you have a 4 year degree from an accredited College or University, you are not required to have a BS or BT.
How long does it take to obtain an MSAE?
It depends on how many courses you take a semester. The typical course load for a full time graduate student is about 3 to 4 classes (9 to 12 credit hours) per semester. At this rate, it is possible to finish your degree in 3 to 4 semesters.
Where is the campus located?
Georgia Southern’s Statesboro campus is located in Statesboro, GA about 45 minutes from Savannah and 3 hours from Atlanta.
Do you offer online courses?
Yes. Online courses are available for the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and more are being added at this time.
Where can I find costs and financial aid information?
The Bursar’s Office and the Financial Aid Office.
Does Georgia Southern offer a doctorate degree in applied engineering?
No, Georgia Southern does not offer a doctorate degree in manufacturing engineering at this time.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Please contact the program director. You can find their contact details below. Please feel free to email with questions about the Master of Science in Applied Engineering degree.
For school and organization tours, please use our Google Form link to request a tour.
For individual tour requests, the Manufacturing Engineering Department is glad to offer research and teaching laboratory tours on Fridays from 12:45 – 1:45 PM. Interested parties should contact the Manufacturing Engineering Department at (912) 478-2464 or mfge@georgiasouthern.edu to schedule a tour reservation.
Manufacturing Engineering tours occur in the new Engineering and Research building.
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Design the processes and products of the future with the master’s in manufacturing engineering degree from Georgia Southern.
Contact Us
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Kamran Kardel
Phone: 912-478-8566
kkardel@georgiasouthern.edu
Department of Manufacturing Engineering
P.O. Box 7991
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: (912) 478-2464
mfge@georgiasouthern.edu