. Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2008.
. Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
. Required credits within the major: 120.
. Degree: Bachelor of Manufacturing Management.
The bachelor of manufacturing management (B.M.M.) 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. The program is available for in-class instruction on campus and at various locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul as well as through online education. The online education components of the program are delivered through asynchronous electronic communication technologies and self-directed learning.
Program outcomes: 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
. do a safety audit through a comprehensive approach to problems of safety in the workplace, including meeting the OSHA standards
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.
General Requirements
All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 40 upper division credits.
Liberal Education Requirements
COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
ECON 2101 - Microeconomics, HI/BEH/SSC (3.0 cr)
MATH 1031 - College Algebra, MATH THINK (3.0 cr)
MATH 1150 - Elementary Statistics, MATH THINK (3.0 cr)
SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
Manufacturing Management Core
ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0 cr)
BM 3012 - Applied Engineering Principles (3.0 cr)
BM 3034 - Quality Management Systems (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3200 - Principles of Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3300 - Principles of Marketing (3.0 cr)
Manufacturing Management Options
Students either continue with requirements for the manufacturing management program or complete requirements for the quality management emphasis.
Students are required to complete one of the following course groups.
Manufacturing Management Courses
In addition to the courses listed below, students must complete the following:
13 credits of upper division business/technology credits (ACCT, BM, CS, ENTR, GBUS, ITM, MGMT MKTG) and 58 transfer credits or open electives.
COMM 3431 - Persuasion, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
GBUS 1005 - Orientation to Online Programs (1.0 cr)
MGMT 3100 - Managerial Finance (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3250 - Operations Management (3.0 cr)
COMM 3008 - Business Writing, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
or COMM 3303 - Writing in Your Profession, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
-OR-
Quality Management Emphasis
Complete the requirements in the quality management emphasis.
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Quality Management Emphasis
The quality management emphasis prepares graduates for employment in industry and public regulatory agencies. UMC graduates have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the quality functions at their prospective employers.
Quality management graduates will leave UMC with
. statistical preparation
. foundations in the principles of engineering
. strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
. effective business management training
. technology skills that meet or exceed industry demands
These skills are essential not only to help secure an entry level position, but also to increase the frequency and likelihood of promotion.
Quality Management Courses
In addition to the courses listed below, students must complete the following: 10 credits of upper division electives (suggested electives include BM 3011, BM 3804, GBUS 3107, MGMT 3100, MGMT 3250) and 58 transfer credits or open electives.
BM 3006 - Maintenance and Safety Management (3.0 cr)
BM 3007 - Metrology (3.0 cr)
BM 3008 - Regulations and Compliance (3.0 cr)
BM 3009 - Quality Auditing Certification (1.0 cr)
BM 3053 - Product Development Management (3.0 cr)
COMM 4800 - Crisis Communication, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr)
or COMM 3431 - Persuasion, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr) |
