Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Management - Major | On-Campus & Online |
| Manufacturing Management - Certificate | On-Campus & Online |
Explore the manufacturing management program
Our graduates don't leave with just a four-year degree. They leave with the tools and know-how to supervise a manufacturing process and manage human and mechanical resources, budgetary essentials, and product quality. Built for newcomers, transfer students, or those already in the workplace, this program is career-oriented and manufacturing-focused. Learn the importance of all aspects of the industry, including sustainability and compliance, Lean Six Sigma, industrial simulation, and project management.
Manufacturing Management is a Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (BMM) degree.
Maggie Melvin
Director of Admissions
Manufacturing Management Major
The Bachelor of Manufacturing Management (BMM) degree is a career-oriented program that prepares students to manage people and machines in a manufacturing environment. Graduates will be able to supervise a manufacturing process, manage human and mechanical resources within budgetary constraints, and assure product quality.
The program is designed to meet the needs of people already in the workplace and two-year graduates who want to continue their education to the bachelor's degree level with seamless integration of prior credits earned. It is available for in-class instruction on campus and through online education, which is delivered through asynchronous electronic communication technologies and self-directed learning.
After completing the program, graduates will:
- Play a growing role in their workplace, especially in supervision and management.
- Contribute to manufacturing system technology and quality control.
- Establish a quality control department and train staff to meet quality audits.
- Develop grades and standards of quality.
- Set up acceptance sampling and inspection procedures.
- Prepare quality control charts and reports.
- Control the movement of materials in the most efficient manner at the right time, to and from the correct place in the required quantity.
- Conduct a safety audit by taking a comprehensive approach to workplace safety problems, including meeting OSHA standards.
Manufacturing Management Certificate
The manufacturing management certificate is a workplace-centered education program designed to meet the increasing demand for management skills in a production-based industrial environment. The program’s content provides an educational base that enables employees to meet the demands of modern management within a technological work setting.
This flexible program fits the schedules of part-time students and students already in the workplace. The courses taken for the certificate program will transfer into the Bachelor of Manufacturing Management program.
Awards and Accreditation
- U of M Crookston ranked #1 Best Value College in Minnesota for 2025
The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- The accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Learn why this accreditation matters.
Student Experiences
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Full-time (13-18 credits), on-campus.
| Expense Category | MN Resident & Non Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,288 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 |
| Housing/food | $11,024 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,436
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
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What is Campus Life Like?
Residential Life
University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!
