Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership
offered by RIT USA

Private University
3 Campuses
Estd. 1829

Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership
at
RIT USA
Overview

Gain in-depth knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 technologies

Duration	24 months
Total fee	₹50.86 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership

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Overview
Highlights
Course Details
Curriculum
Faculty
Entry Requirements

Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership
at
RIT USA
Highlights

Earn a master degree from Rochester Institute of Technology
Learn from industry experts

Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership
at
RIT USA
Course details

Skills you will learn

Financial Management Supply chain management Process Improvement Relationship Management Accounting Logistics Management Project Management Operations Operations management Risk Management Lean Manufacturing Lean six sigma Six sigma

Who should do this course?

For experienced professionals moving to mid- and senior-level positions

What are the course deliverables?

Ability to make sound business decisions in a complex global economy: business planning with full understanding of outsourcing and offshoring; financial management and total/life-cycle cost; agile decision-making
Ability to manage the global supply chain: supply chain strategy development and execution; logistics management (quality and delivery assurance); systems needs for supply chain management; and supply chain optimization
Ability to manage global, multi-site production and operations: managing distributed teams; process technology transfer to domestic and international locations; service operations; enterprise and manufacturing strategies; lean operations; location strategy and facility design; state-of-the-art tools; regulatory issues and established norms
Comprehensive understanding of quality and continuous improvement principles, with application to manufacturing and operations management
Strong leadership and management skills applied to global high technology manufacturing: systems thinking, planning, and management; applications (“hands-on”) orientation; project management expertise (planning, relationship management, control, risk management, and decision-making); creative leadership to drive innovative solutions; enhanced ability to recognize barriers to success early, when corrective actions are least costly

More about this course

The master of science in manufacturing leadership is for experienced engineers and other professionals who aspire to high-level positions in operations, supply chain management, and process improvement
The program integrates business and engineering management courses, delivering them online or on-campus where students continue to work while taking classes
The program integrates business and engineering courses, delivering them in a part-time format where students continue to work while taking classes
Manufacturing leadership is a highly focused program developed jointly by the Saunders College of Business and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Particular emphasis is placed on supply chain management, global manufacturing and operations, lean thinking, leadership, and decision-making

Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership
at
RIT USA
Curriculum

Leading Teams in Organizations

Engineering of Systems I

Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals

Manufacturing Systems

Supply Chain Management

Global Facilities Planning

Systems and Project Management

Choose one

Accounting for Decision Makers

Cost Management in Technical Organizations

Choose one

Manufacturing Leadership Capstone

Engineering Capstone

Elective

Engineering Elective

Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership
at
RIT USA
Faculty details

Mark Smith

Mark Smith is Director of leadership programs and the John D. Hromi Center for Quality & Applied Statistics in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT. In this capacity he is responsible for graduate programs in Product Development and Manufacturing Leadership, as well as certificates and other customized course offerings for corporate clients. As Director of the Center he has responsibility for programs and workshops designed for working professionals in areas such as Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, and quality. Prior to joining RIT in 1998, he spent nearly 20 years in medical electronics R&D. Mr. Smith has a BS in Engineering Science from the University of Virginia and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester.

Marcos Esterman

Dr. Marcos Esterman received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. His teaching interests are in product and process development, and systems engineering. He teaches students in Multi-Disciplinary Design, the Manufacturing and Management Leadership, and the Masters in Product Development Programs. Dr. Esterman is director of the Printer Research and Image Systems Modeling (PRISM) and the co-director of the Sustainable Print Systems Laboratories, which focus on the modeling of printer and imaging systems to support product architecture and business decisions. His research focuses on structured product development methods, sustainable printing, and print as a manufacturing process.