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.
Sarah Monson
Asst Dir Online/Transfer Rcmt
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
The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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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!
