Course Overview
The Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters Program from MITx provides advanced, graduate-level training in manufacturing systems, process control, supply chain fundamentals, and quality engineering.
This program is designed for engineers, technical managers, and manufacturing professionals seeking to strengthen their analytical and operational skills in modern manufacturing environments.
Through a sequence of rigorous courses and hands-on problem sets, learners gain expertise in manufacturing systems optimization, production control, supply chain design, and operations management.
Upon completion, learners may apply earned credits toward a Master’s degree at participating universities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
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Analyze and improve manufacturing systems
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Apply statistical methods for quality control
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Understand fundamentals of manufacturing processes
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Optimize production workflows and reduce variability
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Use supply chain models to enhance efficiency
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Evaluate automation, lean manufacturing, and process design
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Understand advanced topics in logistics and operations
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Apply operational analytics to real-world manufacturing problems
Program Structure (MicroMasters Series)
This MicroMasters includes 8 graduate-level courses + 1 final comprehensive exam.
| Course | Title | Description |
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| 1 | Manufacturing Process Control I | Variability, process modeling, statistical process control |
| 2 | Manufacturing Process Control II | Advanced control methods, feedback systems, optimization |
| 3 | Manufacturing Systems I | Little’s Law, flow analysis, bottlenecks, variability |
| 4 | Manufacturing Systems II | Queueing networks, scheduling, capacity planning |
| 5 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | Inventory, forecasting, demand modeling |
| 6 | Supply Chain Analytics | Network design, optimization, simulation |
| 7 | Supply Chain Design | Logistics, facility location, global supply chains |
| 8 | Supply Chain Technology & Systems | Automation, data-driven systems, digital manufacturing |
| Final Exam | Comprehensive Exam (Proctored) | Tests mastery of all MicroMasters content |
Course Duration
| Component | Duration |
|---|---|
| Each course | 8–10 weeks (8–12 hours/week) |
| Full program | 12–18 months (self-paced) |
| Final exam | 2–3 hours (online proctored) |
Assessment
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Weekly problem sets
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Case studies
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Mathematical modeling assignments
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Quizzes and graded exams
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Capstone-style applied exercises
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Final comprehensive exam
Included Materials
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MIT lecture videos
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Downloadable readings & notes
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Practice problem banks
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Simulation tools
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Data sets for analytics exercises
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
Upon completing all courses + final exam:
MITx MicroMasters Credential in Principles of Manufacturing
Provides eligibility for credit toward a Master’s degree at select institutions.
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