Northwestern University The Graduate School 14 courses 12 total credits
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide. To provide hands-on experience with real-world problem-solving practices, the MS in Advanced Manufacturing requires a thesis to be completed by all students enrolled in the program. No non-thesis options will be available. Six core courses (6 units) and 3 electives (3 units) are required to complete coursework for the MS program. Three additional thesis units are then required to complete the MS thesis requirements, for a total of 12 units required for the degree.
Master's: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH_ENG 447-0 | AI in Manfuacturing | 1 |
| MECH_ENG 449-0 | Robotic Manipulation | 1 |
| MEM 414-0 | Supply Chain Management | |
| MECH_ENG 395-0 | Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| MECH_ENG 415-0 | Mechanics of Manufacturing Processes | 1 |
| MECH_ENG 495-0 | Selected Topics in Mechanical Engg | 1 |
| Total Master's: Required Courses | 6 credits | |
Master's: Elective Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT_SCI 381-0 | Materials for Energy-Efficient Technology | 1 |
| MAT_SCI 390-2 | Materials Design | 1 |
| MAT_SCI 318-0 | Materials Selection | 1 |
| MECH_ENG 395-0 | Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| COMP_SCI 346-0 | Microcontroller System Design | 1 |
| MECH_ENG 433-0 | Advanced Mechatronics | 1 |
| DSGN 407-0 | Making Things Sustainable | |
| Total Master's: Elective Courses | 3 credits | |
Master's: Thesis
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH_ENG 499-0 | Projects | 1-3 |
| MECH_ENG 590-0 | Research | 1-4 |
| Total Master's: Thesis | 3 credits | |
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