M.S. in Quality and Engineering Management
Overview
If you currently hold a degree in a technical or non-technical area, the M.S. in Quality and Engineering Management degree can provide you with a pathway to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be more successful in all areas of manufacturing. The emphasis on leadership will provide critical skills for advancing into manufacturing leadership positions.
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Working on a master’s degree is a great way to signal to an employer that you are preparing yourself to move up and take on more responsibility. Upon completion of your degree in Quality and Engineering Management, you will be prepared for advancement or transition to better opportunities that can provide monetary, professional, and personal rewards for years to come.
Designed with you in mind.
This program is 100% online and designed for working professionals. You can continue to be employed while completing your degree! All the classes are taught by a group of faculty that have years of experience in manufacturing engineering. This master’s program provide both thesis and non‐thesis track options.
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Estimated Completion
30 credit hours (18+ months)
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Plan Your Future
After completing the M.S. in Quality and Engineering Management, our graduates have gone on to lead successful careers in the industry in positions such as:
- Senior Manager for Quality
- Chief of Operations
- Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
- Production Planner
- Product Development and Improvement
- Head of Business Excellence Program
and many more!
Every year a problems course is offered in which teams of 3-4 senior level students, mentored by departmental faculty, are teamed with surrounding industries who have submitted industrial projects that are relevant to their facilities. Projects range from studies for quality, safety, and process improvement. These projects are free of charge for industries and provide outstanding opportunities for students to work with companies to complete low priority projects and gain real working experience.
Career service offers students a wide variety of professional development opportunities that can translate into careers. A few of these programs include:
- Career counseling and My Plan
- DEI - Delta Epsilon Iota, Career Service Honor Society
- Handshake
- Mock Interviews
- Resume Assistance
And much more!
Program Objectives
- This program is designed to provide individuals with baccalaureate degrees in technology or business related fields with an in-depth study of the organizational, technical, and strategic tools commonly used in manufacturing to improve productivity.
- Targeted to working professionals and other individuals who have a background in one of these fields, but are seeking to expand their knowledge across these disciplines.
- Emphasizes the applications of these tools to address quality, technology implementation and productivity issues in manufacturing related industries to help manufacturers standardize procedures, measure performance, improve customer satisfaction, and manage resources more wisely.
Coursework Outline
The Master of Science in Quality and Engineering Management is a 30 hour program consisting of 24 hours of courses in Quality and Engineering Management, and 6 hours taken through one of two options.
- Core Courses, 24 credit hours
- ENGT 5324 Statistics for Quality, 3 credit hours
- ENGT 5325 Six Sigma & Design of Experiments Methodology, 3 credit hours
- ENGT 5346 Manufacturing Systems Management, 3 credit hours
- ENGT 5362 Supply Chain Management, 3 credit hours
- ENGT 5368 Quality Management, 3 credit hours
- ENGT 5385 Project Management, 3 credit hours
- ENGT 5398 Seminar in Manufacturing Quality Topics, 3 credit hours
- MGMT 5310 Leadership Development, 3 credit hours
- Option 1 – Non-thesis, 6 credit hours
- ENGT 5336 Manufacturing Planning, 3 credit hours
- ENGT 5376 Automated Manufacturing Systems, 3 credit hours
- Option 2 – Thesis, 6 credit hours
- ENGT 5388 Thesis, 6 credit hours
Features and Facilities
The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is dedicated to the development, advancement, and promotion of quality concepts, principles, and techniques. Student membership is available and provide access to valuable information difficult to find elsewhere. Student membership information is available on the ASQ website.
The Engineering Technology Building is located on the Main Campus of Tarleton State University and was constructed, and occupied in 1952. The total gross assignable area is 24,226 feet, encompassing 42 rooms on one floor. The facilities contain twelve well-equipped laboratories.
The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) serves the professional needs of industrial engineers as well as other individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Members of IISE stay on the cutting edge of their profession by participating in the educational opportunities, publications, and networking opportunities offered by the organization.