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Certificate Program in Manufacturing Technology

Advance your knowledge of production and quality control processes with UMass Lowell's Manufacturing Technology certificate.

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Learn Online and On-Campus with UMass Lowell's Manufacturing Technology Certificate

UMass Lowell's 7-course Manufacturing Technology certificate correlates theoretical knowledge with the real-world environment of manufacturing technology. This program is designed for technical personnel, supervisors and managers involved in manufacturing technology disciplines that require a broad understanding of manufacturing processes, automation methods and environments. Enjoy the convenience and affordability of the programs' online courses and collaborative environment of the programs' on-campus courses – the best of both worlds for today's learners.

Many courses in this certificate program can be applied to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Just 7 Courses

Just 7 Courses

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Curriculum Outline

Required Courses (7 / 20cr)

Course Descriptions

MTEC.1020 Engineering Design and Graphics (3cr)

This course presents material in both class and laboratory format. Topics covered include: dimensioning, print reading, auxiliary views, graphs, screw threads, gears, and the design process. Working in teams, a major design project with written and oral reports is required.

MTEC.2000 Computer Aided Drafting (CADrf) (3cr)

This course introduces the student to the use of CAD for construction of basic shapes and multi view drawings. It is a project oriented course introducing the student to graphic design using AutoCAD. AutoCAD, as it is applied in MTEC.2000, is a two dimensional CAD program used to produce computer design models. Course stresses hands-on work with AutoCAD. Course is a fundamentals approach and requires no experience with other CAD programs.

Requirements:

MTEC.1020

MTEC.2040 Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (2cr)

Students will develop an understanding of precision metrology and the machine tools, related equipment, and systems used in manufacturing. Students will learn the inter-relationships between machine tools, various machining methods, engineering design considerations, and manufacturing techniques studied in the MET program. Lecture, case studies, and laboratory work are supported by a comprehensive text with supplemental materials provided by the instructor to enhance student learning. Students will work with lathes, drill presses, vertical milling machines, and abrasive finishing methods during laboratory sessions to manufacture several precision finished parts from engineering drawings. Course grades will be determined from student performance on examinations and laboratory projects.

Requirements:

MTEC.1010 Engineering Graphics

MTEC.2060 Applied Computer Aided Manufacturing (3cr)

This course is an introduction to computer aided manufacturing with an overall perspective focusing on the design process and how computer technology have affected the modern manufacturing environment. Introduces students to computer aided design systems, process engineering, basic tooling design, machining, programmable logic controllers (PLC), fundamentals of numerical control (NC), process planning, and concurrent engineering with the objective of design optimization for manufacturing and commercialization.

MTEC.3050 Manufacturing Processes (3cr)

The course will focus upon a variety of manufacturing processes used for metals, ceramics and plastics, material interactions that occur during manufacturing, mechanical test methodology and material response to stress at different temperatures, methods to select appropriate processes to achieve product specification and methods to investigate process history based on material properties.

MTEC.3140 Manufacturing Productivity (3cr)

The course will focus upon three primary categories of manufacturing improvement: theory of constraints/workflow, work definition and design, and quality improvement. Each students should understand and be conversant in the principles of productivity and able to lead a productivity improvement project upon successful completion of the course. Case studies will be used to illustrate the proper implementation of productivity improvement principles.

MTEC.4140 Engineering Economics (3cr)

This course introduces students to accounting and finance operations and principles, and how they impact engineering and manufacturing activities in both analytical and forward looking planning activities. Topics covered include financial statements, costing, depreciation, time value of money, cash flows, capital budgeting, and capital recovery with the objective of building working financial models for a technical environment. Pre-Requisites: 49.201 Economics I or instructor permission. Proficiency in MS Excel or equivalent.

Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

Students enrolled in UMass Lowell certificate programs must complete all courses and maintain a grade point average of 2.000 or better to earn the certificate. All certificate courses must be completed within a five-year period.

Certificate Completion

Students who successfully complete the certificate program should submit a Certificate Petition Form to have their certificate mailed to them.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.

Spring 2025 Tuition

Cost Per Credit Cost Per 3-Credit Course*

Undergraduate

Online and On Campus $385 $1,155
*Tuition is priced on the listed credit hour unless the contact hour is different. Tuition is then based upon the listed contact hour.

Additional Costs

Cost
Term Registration Fee $30
Returned Check Fee $30

Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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Applying into an Undergraduate Certificate Program

Apply to an undergraduate certificate program using the Online Application Form or by printing and completing the Undergraduate Certificate Application Form in .pdf file format. Applicants will be required to have either their official high school transcript, HiSET®, GED® or their most recent college transcript if applicable, sent to Graduate, Online & Professional Studies at the address below. Applications, transcripts, and other correspondence should be sent to:

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
Undergraduate Admissions
839 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor
Lowell, MA 01854

Undergraduate certificate applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no fee to apply. You will be notified upon acceptance.

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