Manufacturing, Certificate
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- graduate
- Academic Pathway
- certificate
- Degree/Program Type
- na
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- College of Engineering and Polymer Science
- School/Department
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
Program Contact
- Dean's Office: College of Engineering and Polymer Science
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Auburn Science and Engineering Center
330-972-6978
Overview
The 15-credit Manufacturing Graduate Certificate Program provides engineering and engineering technology professionals an opportunity to extend and update their knowledge in the area of manufacturing.
This program is designed for people who cannot make the commitment to a full graduate degree program but would like to receive recognition for their expanded knowledge in this area of study.
Admissions Requirements
This certificate is designed primarily for industry employees with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. Review application criteria on the School of Graduate Studies website.
Career Outcomes
This certificate prepares you for careers such as manufacturing engineer, process engineer, production supervisor, quality engineer and operations manager, while strengthening your expertise to advance in modern manufacturing environments.
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Flexible Part-Time Program with Real-World Application
Flexible part-time program designed to fit your busy schedule with convenience and real-life application of engineering principles you can use right away.
Learn from Industry Leaders & Experienced Faculty
Learn from experienced faculty including former chief engineers, start-up founders, international fellows and industry leaders.
Cutting-Edge Labs, Tools & Small-Class Learning
Access cutting-edge equipment and software, participate in entrepreneurship programs and enjoy small graduate classes with personal attention and group collaboration in world-class labs like the Center for Tire Research and the FAA Center for Excellence.
Experience Akron Engineering
Our graduate programs prepare you to be an innovator and leader in mechanical engineering. Graduates become experts in their field.
Advancing Innovation
Students are encouraged to devise a plan of study that fits their interests, regardless of how it cuts across traditional disciplines. A strong presence of manufacturers in the area gives students opportunities for internships and training. Research areas include dynamics, vibrations and controls, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and energy systems, materials and manufacturing, solid mechanics, and systems engineering. UA Research Centers: Akron Engineering Tribology Laboratory, Center for Tire Research, Center for Advanced Materials Performance, Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing.
Funding Your Education
Funding options are available to help support your graduate education. The University of Akron offers graduate teaching and research assistantships (TA/RA); however, students must first be admitted to a graduate program before they are eligible to apply for departmental assistantships. To learn more about the overall process, stipends, and guidelines, please review the University's Financial Assistance page. For the most up-to-date tuition and fee schedules, visit the Office of Student Accounts.
Life in Akron
With a population of nearly 200,000, Akron is Ohio’s fifth-largest city. It offers a vibrant downtown, serene parks, shopping, events and venues. Its regional location and easy access to air and freeway travel puts you at the hub of a world of experiences and opportunities.
“My master’s degree deepened my knowledge on simulation and finite element analysis that I use at work. It opened more potential doors for job positions that may not have been available to me without the degree and it even led to an early promotion.”
“The engineering graduate program gave me the tools I needed to analyze complex systems. I learned to use numerical and experimental methods to investigate real world engineering problems, such as the vibration of aircraft engine components.”
