Course Overview
The MITx MicroMasters in Principles of Manufacturing provides an advanced, graduate-level understanding of manufacturing systems, process control, supply chain, and quality engineering.
Designed for engineers, operations managers, and technical professionals, this program teaches how to analyze, optimize, and design efficient production systems.
Completion of the full program can count toward a Master’s degree at participating universities.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
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Analyze and optimize manufacturing systems
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Apply statistical methods for quality control
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Understand and improve production processes
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Model and optimize supply chains
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Reduce process variability and improve reliability
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Implement lean manufacturing principles
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Solve real-world operations and logistics problems
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Apply mathematical modeling to manufacturing processes
Program Structure
The MicroMasters includes 8 graduate-level courses + 1 comprehensive final exam.
| Module | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing Process Control I | Variability, process modeling, statistical process control (SPC) |
| 2 | Manufacturing Process Control II | Advanced control methods, feedback, optimization |
| 3 | Manufacturing Systems I | Production flow, bottleneck analysis, Little’s Law, variability |
| 4 | Manufacturing Systems II | Queueing networks, scheduling, capacity planning |
| 5 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | Inventory management, forecasting, demand modeling |
| 6 | Supply Chain Analytics | Network optimization, simulations, risk analysis |
| 7 | Supply Chain Design | Logistics, facility location, global supply chain strategy |
| 8 | Supply Chain Technology & Systems | Automation, digital manufacturing, smart production systems |
| Final Exam | Comprehensive Exam | Tests mastery across all modules |
Course Duration
| Component | Duration |
|---|---|
| Each course | 8–10 weeks (8–12 hours/week) |
| Full MicroMasters | 12–18 months (self-paced) |
| Final exam | 2–3 hours (proctored online) |
Assessment
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Weekly problem sets
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Case studies and modeling assignments
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Quizzes and exams
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Capstone-style applied exercises
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Final comprehensive exam
Included Materials
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Lecture videos from MIT faculty
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Downloadable readings & notes
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Practice problem banks
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Simulation tools & datasets
Prerequisites
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University-level calculus
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Basic probability and statistics
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Background in engineering or technical fields recommended
Certification
MITx MicroMasters Credential in Principles of Manufacturing
Awarded upon completion of all modules and the final exam. Eligible for Master’s degree credit at select institutions.
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