Gain comprehensive training in the field of advanced manufacturing
To progress as an industrial engineer within the advanced manufacturing industry, you should have an in-depth understanding of one or more of the following disciplines:
- Material design, processing, and testing
- Manufacturing systems and automation
- Simulation modeling
Start building the knowledge you need to grow in your career by enrolling in CSU’s online Master of Engineering program with a specialization in advanced manufacturing.
Learn applied skills in a degree built for working professionals
Manufacturing plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of our daily lives, from the products we depend on to the technology that keeps us connected. Innovation continues to change the way products are developed, assembled, distributed, and supported. As a student in this program, you will develop the engineering skills necessary to support a wide array of advanced manufacturing operations, including but not limited to:
- Automotive
- Aeronautics
- Consumer products
- Computers and electronics
- Communications
- Defense
- Healthcare equipment and supplies
- Shipping and transportation
Customize your program of study to fit your goals
After being accepted into this program, you and your advisor will create a customized program of study based on your individual career goals. Select courses in several specialized engineering disciplines, including:
- Injection molding
- Advanced composite materials
- Simulation modeling and experimentation
- Nanomaterials
- Probabilistic design
Career Opportunities
Advanced manufacturing can be a rewarding and lucrative field. Industrial engineers can expect to earn an average salary of $88,950, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment opportunities for industrial engineers have been projected to grow ten percent between 2019 and 2029, much faster than the average growth for all professions. By earning a Master of Engineering, you will be well-positioned to pursue advancement opportunities within or outside your current organization.
Study in a flexible, online format
This online program allows you to earn your master's degree from a respected, regionally accredited public research university in Colorado without traveling to a campus. Balance your academic studies with your career, family, and personal obligations.
Although this program is entirely online, you will still have opportunities to interact closely with both your instructors and peers. You will also have access to many of the same resources and services as CSU’s resident students.