Certificate in Manufacturing Systems (CMS)

Lawrence Technological University’s Certificate in Manufacturing Systems (CMS) is offered in response to a need that exists in small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. Topics include:

·        The different manufacturing processes as well as the capabilities and limitations of these processes;

·        The variety of manufacturing systems and how well they are suited for flexibility and productivity;

·        The importance of computers in manufacturing enterprises, from the design stage to the manufacturing stage;

·        Global competitiveness and the need to productively manufacture products;

·        Effective leadership and management.

Admissions Requirements
Admission into the Certificate in Manufacturing Systems program requires:

1.      Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, physics, computer science, chemistry or mathematics;

2.      Two letters of recommendation from supervisors;

3.      A resume including professional experiences and extracurricular activities.

Certificate in Manufacturing Systems Courses
A Certificate in Manufacturing Systems will be awarded upon the successful completion of the five courses listed below.

Course Number           Subject                                                            Cr. Hrs
EME 5603                   Engineering Systems Simulation                        3

EME 6203                   Manufacturing Processes                                 3
EME 6503                   Manufacturing Productivity                                3
EME 6703                   Manufacturing Systems                                     3
LMGT 6013                Leadership and Management                             3