Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Program

The BSE (Manufacturing) provides students with skills that are in demand by manufacturers in automotive, furniture, appliances, metal working, plastics, paper, and other industries. The curriculum is manageable, and designed to accomodate the time constraints of the full-time working adult. WMU courses are currently scheduled during late afternoons and evenings, and offer students many opportunities to develop:

• Team Experience
• Oral and written communication skills
• A working knowledge of probability and statistics
• An understanding of how to design for manufacturability
• A working knowledge of CAD, process modeling and simulation
• An understanding of the design process from concept to customer

Engineers who have the ability to take a product or concept and design the manufacturing processes are in great demand as industries compete in the global market. This degree program is one of only a few manufacturing engineering degrees (BSE) offered in Michigan and nationwide, and delivers what you need to get ahead in today's competitive market.

The program will help you develop the competencies needed to be a productive leader in an industrial and/or manufacturing setting. Our experienced faculty will provide you with knowledge of several engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering, and the skills necessary to design and execute successful manufacturing systems. The manufacturing engineering degree program prepares students for diverse roles in the manufacturing enterprise.

The program consists of 128 credit hours and is intended to be completed in four years. Students will take approximately half of the credit hours through Lansing Community College and the remaining required courses through WMU in Lansing. Transfer credits from other community colleges may be accepted; consult an advisor for additional transfer information. The program is divided into three components: pre-engineering, manufacturing engineering curriculum and general university requirements.

For further information on course requirements, visit the Manufacturing Engineering program website at www.wmich.edu/mfe

General University Requirements:                                     14 credit hours

Education requirements for Areas I, III, IV, V and VIII must include at least one 3000+ level course.

Pre - Engineering Curriculum:                                             38 credit hours  

Manufacturing Engineering Curriculum:                            76 credit hours  

Total:                                                                                       128 credit hours