Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFGE-BS), B.S.

New Student Admission Requirements

• The Manufacturing Engineering Technology, BS degree is only open to students who meet the Transfer Student Admission Requirements below.
• High school students interested in this program may apply to the Manufacturing Technology, AAS program.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
• Minimum 57 transferable semester credit hours (C or higher) from an accredited college or university, including technical courses, general and technical related courses.
• Successful completion of COMM 121 , ENGL 150  and (ENGL 211  or ENGL 250 ), MATH 126  or MATH 130 , MATL 240 , MFGE 150, PDET 122 , MECH 122  or ISYS 105 , a Natural Science Competency course (preferably Chemistry), a Culture Competency course, a Self and Society Competency course, or transfer equivalent courses of C grade of higher.

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 37 to 40 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 9 to 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

If the Process Development Concentration (PDV) is chosen, MFGE 324 , MFGE 393 , and MFGE 421  are major and concentration courses that are also considered Communication Across the Curriculum (CATCs) courses and satisfy the upper-level Communication requirement. If the Quality Concentration (QTY) is chosen, the upper-level Communication requirement is met by ENGL 311 .

• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 2

• ENGL 211 - Industrial and Career Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 3

• ENGL 311 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Quality Concentration (QTY); If Chosen)
• ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3

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• MFGE 324 - Prin of Process Planning 1 Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Process Development Concentration (PDV); If Chosen) and
• MFGE 393 - Internship-MFG Engineer Credit Hours: 4 (Met in Major Courses) and
• MFGE 421 - Automation-Systems Design Credit Hours: 4 (Met in Process Development Concentration (PDV); If Chosen)

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• MATH 220 - Analytical Geometry-Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.

• PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements or Concentration

If not met by courses taken in the bachelor’s degree program, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• MFGE 324 - Prin of Process Planning 1 Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Process Development Concentration (PDV); If Chosen)
• MFGE 442 - Design of Experiments 1 Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• MFGE 443 - Continuous Improvement Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Quality Concentration (QTY); If Chosen)

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements or Concentration

If not met by courses taken in the bachelor’s degree program, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• MFGE 324 - Prin of Process Planning 1 Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Process Development Concentration (PDV); If Chosen)
• MFGE 442 - Design of Experiments 1 Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• MFGE 443 - Continuous Improvement Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Quality Concentration (QTY); If Chosen)

Major Courses - 32 Credits Required

• MFGE 311 - Industrial Engineering Credit Hours: 4
• MFGE 321 - Metrology Credit Hours: 3
• MFGE 322 - Production Processes Credit Hours: 3
• MECH 340 - Statics-Strength of Materials Credit Hours: 4
• MFGE 341 - Quality Science Statistics Credit Hours: 3
• MFGE 342 - Statistical Proc Engineering Credit Hours: 3
• MFGE 354 - Lean Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3
• MFGE 393 - Internship-MFG Engineer Credit Hours: 4
• MFGE 423 - Engineering Economics Credit Hours: 2
• MFGE 442 - Design of Experiments 1 Credit Hours: 3

Concentration - 18 to 20 Credits Required

Electives - 31 to 33 Credits Required (Consult Advisor)

The credits required may vary depending on courses taken.

In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 31 to 33 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. The total number of elective credits required depends on the chosen concentration in the Concentration section.

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.

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Fourth Year