Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Unique Features

• A 100% online curriculum, co-developed with General Electric, lets you earn your degree with maximum flexibility
• Learn from industry experts as you gain skills and experience to grow a career in advanced manufacturing
• Increase your knowledge of manufacturing, inspection, materials, technology, processes, and supply chain concepts with challenge-based learning projects with Gillette, General Electric, United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft, BAE, Stanley Black & Decker, and Proctor and Gamble
• Earn credit for your previous experience and competencies, allowing you to complete your degree faster
• Build your resumé while earning your degree and gain career-boosting connections through Northeastern's extensive industry and alumni networks

Career Outlook

Manufacturing leaders are in demand, and career prospects will remain strong in the years ahead:

• Employment of architectural and engineering managers is expected to reach more than 14,000 by 2026, reflecting a 10-year growth rate of 6.6 percent (compared to 6.0 percent across all occupations in New England).

• A recent study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute found the U.S. manufacturing labor force is projected to experience a shortage equal to 2.4 million by 2028, in large part because of shifting skills requirements.

• Post-graduation careers (and average/median salary) include:
  • Logistics and supply chain manager - $109,669, salary.com (2021)
  • Maintenance engineer - $72,820, salary.com (2021)
  • Computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinist programmer - $53,820, salary.com (2021)
  • Electromechanical technician - $57,900 (Boston), $59,500 (U.S.), according to JobsEQ

Capstone Project

Prepare and complete a capstone project—including two courses during your last two semesters and presenting your project at annual RISE (Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Entrepreneurship) events.

Course projects: Course projects allow you to work with other students in a team setting on assignments based on your location, employment responsibilities, and company associations. You can also choose to work with your employer or local businesses, and these projects will be part of your final grade.

Example of a course project:

In the AVM 4300 Additive Manufacturing course, you’ll receive a comprehensive overview of manufacturing approaches and technologies used in today’s industry, including the fundamentals of AM and 3D printing, the key AM processes.

Your project components may include design, materials, selection, manufacturing methods, technical partnerships, and marketing. Members of the project team will receive assignments based on their interests and resource availability.

In this course, Northeastern provides:

• SolidWorks engineering design software—free to all students
• JPM statistical processing software—free to all students
• Zoom communications—free to all students
• Additive manufacturing lab at the Snell library—minimal payment
• Project deliverables will be the design and prototype of an assembly made by additive manufacturing (3D) printing and created by students at multiple locations. The design, manufacturing approach, and prototype from this course can be offered to partners and potential employers. Marketing and project management students can also be involved in this project.