Graduate 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.
4. Minimum GPA of 2.8 (with appropriate experience).
* initial evaluation may result in additional pre-core requirements to ensure that the applicant has the required knowledge to succeed.
Certificate in Manufacturing Systems Courses
A Certificate in Manufacturing Systems will be awarded upon the successful completion of the five courses listed below.
Curriculum Courses
Credit Hours
EME5603 Engineering Systems Simulation
3
EME6203 Manufacturing Processes
3
EME6503 Manufacturing Productivity
3
EME6703 Manufacturing Systems
3
EME6803 Engineering Management
3
For More Information Contact
Dr. Kingman Yee
Program Director, Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems
kyee@ltu.edu
248.204.2582 p
Lawrence Tech Office of Admissions or 800.CALL.LTU
