Master of Science in Manufacturing Operations

Available: On-campus and Off-campus

The Master of Science in Manufacturing Operations program concentrates on the key elements of lean manufacturing operations. Students in this program can expect to complete in-depth studies of systems, processes and practices in lean manufacturing facilities. This discipline gives students exposure to many elements of manufacturing including lean pro-duction systems, work analysis, materials handling, quality systems and manufacturing metrics, as well as cutting-edge practices such as lean and agile manufacturing.

The program is intended for individuals in manufacturing who aspire to have a more comprehensive knowledge in lean manufacturing operations and practices. Graduates of this program can expect to possess a thorough understanding of manufacturing methods, analytical methods to make decisions within a manufacturing facility, and skills to adapt to changes within this environment. This program does not require a thesis.

The Curriculum for Manufacturing Operations (Ten 4-credit courses)

  • MFGO-601 - Globally Integrated Manufacturing Company
  • MFGO-603/621 - Data Analysis for Problem Solving
  • MFGO-605 - Global Human Resources and Supply Chains
  • MFGO-633 - Lean Production Systems
  • MFGO-635/631 - Work Analysis for Lean Production Applications
  • MFGO-637 - Quality Systems for Zero Defects
  • MFGO-649/624 - Metrics for Lean Production Improvement
  • MFGO-659/609 - Integrative Capstone Project
  • * Plus 2 electives from the lists below

Select one Business elective:

ISYS-669 - Managing an e-Business
MGMT-659 - Strategy
BUSN-659 - International Business
MGMT-639 - Managing People & Technology

Select one Manufacturing elective:

IME-601 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Engineering
IME-683 - Elements of CIM for Management
IME-625 - Business Dynamics
IME-654 - Enterprise Resource Planning
IME-674 - Quality Assurance & Reliability

Course Offerings By Term

Use this list of class offerings to develop a plan of study to determine when you will complete each required course. This will allow you to track when you take each course and complete the program. Course offerings are subject to change at any time. Check the schedule each term for availability. Also check schedule of course offerings for availability of electives.

Summer Fall Winter Spring
IME-683
 MFGO-601 MFGO-601 MFGO-603/621
  MFGO-603/621 MFGO-603/621 MFGO-605
  MFGO-633 MFGO-605 MFGO-633
  MFGO-635/631 MFGO-649/624 MFGO-635/631
  MFGO-637 IME-683 MFGO-637
  MFGO-659/609   MFGO-649/624
  IME-674   MFGO-659/609
      IME-674

* Classes subject to minimum enrollments

For more information on this program, please contact Dr. Atul Agarwal 810-762-7943 or aagarwal@kettering.edu.

Dual Degree Option (MSMO - Kettering University / MBA - University of Michigan-Flint)

The Dual Masters Degree Program between Kettering University and the University of Michigan-Flint is a unique blend designed to provide students with a broad foundation of business knowledge and the in-depth and specialized expertise of lean production systems. For information on the Dual Degree Option, please contact:

MSMO - Kettering University
Dyan Doyle
810-762-9893
ddoyle1@kettering.edu

MBA - UM-Flint
Nicol Taylor-Vargo
810-237-6591
dntaylor@umflint.edu