Manufacturing Engineering, PhD
Prepare to lead advancements in manufacturing by applying research to real-world production challenges as you explore how industries create, optimize and innovate. You'll gain the knowledge and expertise needed to turn theoretical concepts into practical applications that improve global manufacturing systems.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
In the Doctor of Philosophy program in manufacturing engineering, you acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the most difficult challenges of modern manufacturing industries on a global scale. The program involves faculty and industry members together with a hands-on approach to education and research, providing you with various career development opportunities (e.g., internships and exchange experiences).
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
84 credit hours, an oral comprehensive exam, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Core (6 credit hours) Other Requirements (9 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) Electives or Research (45 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Students are required to take 12 credits of MFG 792 as part of their research coursework. Elective coursework should be directly in support of the student's research as advised by the supervisory committee.
EGR 520 Engineering Analysis I (3)
MFG 602 Principles of Independent Research (3)
MFG 691 Seminar (3 semesters of 1 credit) (3)
Students choose two courses related to their research area.
Examples include:
MFG 522 Intermediate Engineering Statistics (3)
MFG 523 Artificial Intelligence for Smart Manufacturing (3)
MFG 574 Polymer Science and Additive Manufacturing (3)
MFG 575 Design for Additive Manufacturing (3)
MFG 581 Simulating Manufacturing Systems (3)
MFG 582 Metal Additive Manufacturing (3)
MFG 792 Research (12)
MFG 799 Dissertation (12)
When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, this program allows 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree to be used toward this degree. If students do not have a previously awarded master's degree, the 30 credit hours of coursework are made up of electives to reach the 84 credit hours.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's or master's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The statement of purpose requirement is a 300- to 500-word statement describing the applicant's motivation and rationale for obtaining a doctorate in manufacturing engineering at Arizona State University and how it relates to their long-term career goals.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | Priority* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates typically seek research-oriented academic appointments or industrial research and development positions.
Professionals with a doctorate in manufacturing engineering have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering in research and development at companies, research institutes and national laboratories (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA). Relevant careers and related titles include:
- industrial engineer
- manufacturing engineer
- materials engineer
- materials scientist
- mechanical engineer
- mechatronics engineer
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
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ISTB12 301
msngrad@asu.edu
480-727-2097
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
