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Manufacturing Engineering, PhD
The PhD program in manufacturing engineering provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully meet the most difficult challenges of modern manufacturing industries, including microelectronics, on a global scale.
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Materials Science and Engineering, PhD
The PhD program in materials science and engineering prepares students for professional careers in multiple industries, including microelectronics, and academia. The program addresses a broad range of materials-driven challenges, such as energy efficiency, sustainability, functional nanostructures, electronic materials, biomaterials and polymers.
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Mechanical Engineering, PhD
The PhD program in mechanical engineering emphasizes original research and provides students with a strong background for employment by academic institutions, government laboratories and industries such as microelectronics. The program offers a broad curriculum that provides a sound foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism.
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Supply Chain Management, PhD
Supply chain management is a vital discipline for numerous industries including microelectronics and incorporates logistics management, operations management and supply management. The PhD in business administration with a concentration in supply chain management is a full-time residential program for students whose career goals are full-time university research and teaching.
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Data Science
The data science certificate program combines the strengths of database skills with interdisciplinary computational statistics with application in business and technical roles in microelectronics. The program trains students to extract insights from complex datasets using a hands-on approach.
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Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
This certificate provides current and prospective employees of multiple industries, including microelectronics, with a comprehensive and practical curriculum of study in hazardous materials management. It is targeted to environmental professionals who engage in management and transportation of hazardous materials and waste and includes several industry-required trainings.
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Applied Science (Operations Management), BAS
Graduates of the BAS program with a concentration in operations management are able to provide strategic focus and meet organizational objectives by implementing best practices, managing people and creating value. These skills are essential in advanced manufacturing settings, such as the microelectronics industry.