Admission Requirements

A candidate for admission to the Master of Science program in Manufacturing Engineering must: 

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in a technical field such as engineering or technology.
2. Show evidence of competency in computer programming, mathematics through the calculus level, statistics, two semesters of physics, and one semester of chemistry with laboratories.
3. Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or better during the last two years of undergraduate work.
4. Submit GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores from the General Test.
5. Have completed undergraduate courses or have equivalent work experience in CAD, CAM, properties of materials, metrology, quality control, manufacturing processes, statics, and strength of materials. If a candidate’s background is deficient, foundation courses will be required.

Apply online at www.wmich.edu/apply/graduate/

Program Requirements

The following general requirements apply to the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering program: The candidate must complete the program within a six-year period. A maximum of six credit hours can be accepted in transfer. At least one-half of the credits earned must be in courses numbered 6000 or above. There is no limit to the amount of time between completion of the bachelor’s degree and the start of the graduate program.