Manufacturing Systems Engineering, BS

The Manufacturing Systems Engineering (BSMFE) program, housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, provides students with the skills and knowledge for successful careers in manufacturing systems and processes, which includes practical applications ranging from manufacturing processes to cyber-physical systems. The BSMFE is supported though multidisciplinary research and education in intelligent and advanced manufacturing systems and processes. Through the Alabama Initiative on Manufacturing Development and Education (Alabama IMaDE), students in the Program are exposed to advanced manufacturing technologies widely used in today’s global industries.

BS Manufacturing Systems Engineering Curriculum Flowchart – Fall 2020
BS Manufacturing Systems Engineering Curriculum Flowchart – Fall 2025

Program Objectives and Student Outcomes

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the B.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering program at the University of Alabama are expected to accomplish the following Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) within a few years after graduation:

1. Attain engineering or administrative roles focused on the effective integration of people, processes, and technology.
2. Develop and implement viable industrial solutions that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
3. Engage in continuous professional development and growth in emerging and innovative fields.

STUDENT OUTCOMES

The manufacturing systems engineering program al The University of Alabama will demonstrate that its graduates have

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design lo produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.