MSE/MBA JOINT DEGREE

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Introduction

The Joint MSE/MBA Program provides an opportunity to earn two degrees simultaneously: a Master of Science in Engineering and a Master of Business Administration.

This program is a well-rounded education for professional managers of manufacturing technology. For the manufacturing engineer, it is an opportunity to understand labor and management issues in the design of the manufacturing complex. For the manufacturing manager, it is an opportunity to develop an appreciation of world-class manufacturing technology.

A student in the Joint MSE/MBA Program must complete a minimum of 72 semester hours. Areas of specialization include design for manufacturing, manufacturing automation and assembly, electronic packaging manufacturing, integrated circuit manufacturing, and advanced materials manufacturing.

Students seeking admission must apply to both the University's Office of Admissions and to the Graduate School of Business, and be accepted by both the College of Engineering Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program and the Graduate School of Business before being accepted into the Joint MSE/MBA Program. Students can be admitted for either Fall or Spring semesters.

Advising will be handled by the Graduate Advisor for the Joint MSE/MBA Program. The Graduate Advisor will act as liaison between the two colleges in helping the student satisfy the requirements of the two programs.

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Admission

The Graduate Admissions Office and the Graduate School of Business each require separate applications for admission. The major code to be listed on the applications for the MSE/MBA joint program is 663100. Each application and all required materials must be received by each admissions office by the deadlines stated on the individual applications. Generally, the deadline in the College of Engineering is February 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. For full consideration for fellowships for fall semester admissions, applications should be submitted by January 1. GRE and GMAT examination scores, official transcripts from each university attended, letters of recommendation, and departmental application forms are required.

Applicable items for admission to the MSE are listed in the Manufacturing Systems Engineering brochure and in the Graduate School of Business brochure for the MBA.

Upon entering graduate school, the Master of Science in Engineering degree candidate selects one of three options. All students seeking the master's degree are expected to write a thesis; however, the option of a master's degree with a report and the no thesis/no report option are also available by petition.

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Degree Requirements

Students are responsible for completion of work in both degree programs. Required core courses are listed below. A block of designated and free electives from one of five technical areas listed in the Manufacturing Systems Engineering brochure are also required. With the approval of the Chairman of the Graduate Studies Committee or the Graduate Advisor, other courses may be counted toward fulfillment of the technical area course requirements.

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The following Core Courses are required for the MSE degree:

Core Courses

       BA 380N        Operations Management                                          
       EE 390C        Statistical Methods in Engineering and Quality Assurance       
       ORI 390Q       Modeling & Analysis of Manufacturing Systems

The following Core Courses are required for the MBA degree, in addition to BA 380N (Operations Management) listed above:

       BA 380S       Economics                                                      
       BA 381T       Marketing Management                                           
       BA 384T       Financial Accounting                                           
       BA 385T       Financial Management                                           
       BA 386T       Statistics                                                     
       MIS 380N      Information Technology Management

The MBA degree requires 20 courses and 60 hours for completion. Of these, 7 courses and 21 hours are counted jointly with the MSE degree.

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Program Structure

ENGINEERING 
       MSE in Mfg Sys Engr - Core courses              3 courses        9 hours       
       Mfg Sys technical option area courses           5 courses       15 hours       
       Engr Electives                                  2 courses        6 hours      
       MFG 398R (Master's report course)               1 course         3 hours

BUSINESS 

       MBA Core Courses                                6 courses       18 hours       
       MBA Electives                                   7 courses       21 hours       
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                           Total                      24 courses       72 hours


A total of 24 courses and 72 hours is required in the Joint Program for completion of both degrees.

The Graduate School of Business, Department of Management also maintains a Joint Degree website on this program.

CLICK HERE for the Business School's website on the Joint Degree.

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This information was last updated June 22, 1998 by mbryant@mail.utexas.edu