Texas State University
Online Master of Science in Engineering Management, Concentration in Manufacturing
At a Glance
About the program
The Texas State M.S. in Engineering Management — Concentration in Manufacturing is designed for those who seek careers or career advancement in the management of engineering operations and systems in manufacturing and service sectors. Graduates integrate technological skills with management knowledge to solve complex technical problems in domains including automotive, semiconductor, energy, and medical fields. The multidisciplinary, contemporary curriculum bridges engineering and industrial management. The program is delivered 100% online for working adults.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% Online
- Credits: 30
Program Highlights
100% Online | Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students | 30-credit interdisciplinary curriculum | Manufacturing concentration with applied focus | Optional directed-project research path | Faculty experienced in semiconductor, automotive, energy, and medical industries
The Online Experience
Texas State's MSEM — Manufacturing is delivered in a convenient online format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults. The curriculum is designed by faculty with industry experience in semiconductor, automotive, energy, and medical fields. Students can choose start dates throughout the year and complete coursework on a flexible schedule.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
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| Capstone Requirement | Comprehensive examination required (or oral proposal defense if Directed Project course is taken) |
| Delivery Format | 100% Online |
Specializations & Pathways
Concentrations: Manufacturing Management (this program); a separate Industrial Management online MSEM concentration is also offered
30 credit hours total, including 9 credit hours of core technology courses common to all MSEM students, 15 credit hours of manufacturing-focused concentration courses, and 6 credit hours of management electives.
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university in engineering, computer science, physics, technology, or a closely related field. Knowledge of engineering management demonstrated through previous coursework and/or work experience. Overall GPA of 2.75 or 2.75 on last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. Non-credit (leveling) courses may be required prior to admission if the student lacks sufficient background. |
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| GRE Requirement | If the GPA falls below 2.75, an official GRE general test with competitive verbal and quantitative scores will be required for conditional admission. Conditional admission is not available to applicants who require F or J visas. |
| Required Application Materials | Online application | Official transcripts from each institution attended | Statement of purpose | Resume/CV | Letters of recommendation |
| Minimum GPA | 2.75 |
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition estimates assume every required credit at the listed rate. Additional fees apply and are excluded unless the rate says otherwise. Confirm current rates with the university.
Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Texas State's MSEM programs include company owners, CEOs of regional corporations, and managers in industrial and manufacturing firms throughout Texas and the Southwest. Common roles include manufacturing manager, operations manager, plant manager, process engineering manager, and quality engineering manager.
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2 Specialization Tracks
Tailor the degree through Manufacturing Management, a separate Industrial Management online MSEM concentratio….
No Campus Visits
Coursework is delivered fully online with no on-campus requirement listed, so you can keep working while you study.
Applied Capstone
Culminating requirement: Comprehensive examination (or oral proposal defense if Directed Project course is taken).
Institutionally Accredited
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC, institutional).
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