Developed in consultation with business and industry leaders and professionals in manufacturing, SMU's Master of Science in manufacturing systems management program is unique in providing both the latest in technology and the broad management skills needed for success in today s business. This interdisciplinary program prepares manufacturing professionals to lead their company in the integration of the entire product commercialization process including concept, design, manufacturing process development, production and distribution. The program provides a broad set of business skills to manage this integrated process including strategies, globalization, project management, and quality.

The Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering and the Edwin L. Cox School of Business offer a two-year, dual degree in Master of Science in Engineering (with one of the specific degrees listed below) and Master of Business Administration, with as few as 68 credit hours. The program is intended for full-time graduate students with bachelor's degrees in engineering or science. The program is offered on-campus, although some of the engineering courses may be taken by means of the Lyle School s distance learning facilities. This program is geared toward recent graduates as well as early-career professionals employed in the engineering and technology sector who desire to broaden and deepen their skills to further their career opportunities and become leaders in technology with the appropriate business and management acumen.