Advanced Manufacturing Systems

• Earn your degree on your schedule with a flexible, 100% online curriculum co-developed with General Electric.
• Learn directly from industry experts, building skills and experience for a successful career in advanced manufacturing.
• Deepen your knowledge of manufacturing, inspection, materials, technology, processes, and supply chains through real-world projects with leading companies like Gillette, United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft, BAE Systems, Stanley Black & Decker, and Procter & Gamble.
• Receive credit for prior experience and competencies to accelerate degree completion.
• Enhance your resumé while studying and gain valuable connections through Northeastern’s extensive industry partnerships and alumni network.

Complete a comprehensive capstone project during your final two semesters, with the opportunity to present at the annual RISE (Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Entrepreneurship) events.

Course projects
Work collaboratively with peers on a real-world project tailored to your location, employment responsibilities, or industry connections. You can choose to partner with your employer or local businesses, with your project contributing to your final grade.

Example project: Additive Manufacturing (AVM 4300)
In this course, you’ll explore current manufacturing technologies, including AM fundamentals and 3D printing processes. Design and produce a 3D-printed assembly prototype, collaborating across multiple locations. This project can be showcased to partners and potential employers, with options for marketing and project management involvement. Student resources for this project include:

• SolidWorks and JMP statistical software—free for students
• Zoom for virtual collaboration—free for students
• Additive Manufacturing Lab at Snell Library—minimal fee

The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.

The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.

Domestic Application Deadlines

International Application Deadlines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

Application Facts – begin at our website

1. No application fees

2. No SATs or ACTs required

3. Multiple start terms per year

Requirements

1. Completed online application

2. English language proficiency proof (if English is not your primary language)

3. Official transcript:

   • Official high school transcript or completed attestation form

   • Official GED

   • Associate degree (with conferral and date) sent directly from your undergraduate institution to Northeastern

4. Optional:

   • Current resume

   • Statement of purpose

   • References