Admission Requirements & Program Prerequisites: A minimum 30 credit hours of registration is required for the Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering degree.
Candidates for the MSE program should have a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline or applied science (e.g., physics, chemistry). This degree must be from an accredited college or university. A GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.0 is required for regular admission. GRE (with score at or above 75th percentile) is recommended and may be required of candidates. International candidates must present TOEFL scores of at least 620 or 260 on the new computer-scored test and GRE scores above the 75th percentile. Strong verbal skills are essential.
- Students entering the MSE Program are expected to have knowledge and skills in probability and statistics, as well as computer programming.
- Industry Experience - A minimum of six months industrial work experience is essential for all program participants, prior to beginning course work.
Flexibility. MSE Students attend classes on-campus, via classroom-live, or on-line:
Part-time students can complete the MSE degree requirements in two years. MSE classes are conveniently scheduled and offered on-campus, via web, and broadcast through Lehigh's Office of Distance Education.
Distance Education Tuition and Fees: Distance Education tuition is $725 per credit hour for the 2011-12 academic year. On-line students also pay an access fee of $100.00 per each on-line course. Candidates interested in applying as part-time distance education students may access instructions and application information on the distance education site.
Campus Student Tuition and Fees:The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science graduate tuition is $1,220 per credit hour for the 2011-12 academic year. Prospective candidates interested in attending on-campus, please access information through the P.C.Rossing College of Engineering and Applied Science and graduate admissions and on-line application page.
- Books & Supplies average $1200 per semester
- Health insurance $1520
- Living expenses in Lehigh Valley area average $1080-1150 per month.
Financial Aid - Currently the Center does not have financial aid available for student support.
For specific information on current per credit hour tuition cost contact MSE Program Coordinator 610/758-5157, ccj1@lehigh.edu
Student Affairs - For information on all aspects of student affairs, visit Lehigh's Graduate Student Life website. This will be of particular interest to full-time students.
