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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing

Are you looking to advance your career in manufacturing and engineering? The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing at the University of St. Thomas equips you with the expertise and hands-on experience to solve common manufacturing challenges and improve processes across various industries.

Choose the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing to enhance your career with industry-leading manufacturing skills

This program focuses on the practical application of industry-standard software to address key manufacturing issues, including machining optimization, material management and processing, automated production systems and statistical quality control (SQC).

By mastering these tools and techniques, students will become proficient at designing and improving manufacturing processes, enhancing part quality, reducing costs, and shortening time-to-market. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or transition into a new role, this certificate will give students a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Gain practical hands-on learning with advanced software tools

Students will gain practical experience with powerful software tools used by leading manufacturers worldwide. These tools will help:

  • Improve process efficiency and yield
  • Enhance part quality and minimize waste
  • Optimize production costs
  • Analyze and control quality using statistical methods

Flexible pathway to a STEM-approved Master of Science degree

After completing the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing, you can continue your education with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering. These STEM-approved degrees are offered through the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, allowing you to build on your certificate coursework to further advance your expertise and career.

Contact

John Wentz

Associate Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department
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Phone Number
651-962-5413

Graduate Certificate Requirements and Course Overview

Take these two courses (6 credits):

  • ETLS 662 Computer Aided Manufacturing and Machining Optimization
  • ETLS 779 Finite Element Analysis for Manufacturing

Choose two electives from this list (6 credits):

  • ETLS 506 Statistical Methods for Manufacturing Quality
  • ETLS 640 Lean Six Sigma
  • ETLS 701 Design of Experiments 
  • ETLS 770 Automated Control of Manufacturing Processes
  • ETLS 771 Materials Engineering

View the Graduate Programs in Engineering (ETLS) course catalog.


Enhance Your Career with In-Demand Graduate Certificates

Our evening class schedules allow both industry professionals and career changers to achieve their educational goals. And each class meets just once per week.

Convenient Schedule

Our programs serve working professionals with busy lives. You choose how quickly you move through the curriculum. And you may start in any of our three starts: fall, spring or summer. Classes are offered in the evenings.
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Meet the Faculty: Industry Experts in Advanced Manufacturing

Dr. John Wentz

Dr. John Wentz

Dr. John Wentz is an associate professor and Chair of the mechanical engineering department. John’s research interests include sustainable manufacturing processes, metalworking fluid purification and life extension, microfiltration processes, micro-scale manufacturing processes and more. Before joining St. Thomas, John worked on various projects related to fluid dynamics and sustainable manufacturing.

Dr. John Wentz
Dr. Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman

Dr. Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman

Dr. Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman is an associate professor in the mechanical engineering department and director of the materials science and engineering program at St. Thomas. Brittany's research interests include materials science and engineering, nanoscale science and engineering, smart materials, magnetic and electronic materials, additive manufacturing / 3D printing / fused deposition modeling, next generation energy materials, complex oxides, thin films and heterostructures.
Dr. Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman
Brian Plourde

Brian Plourde

Mr. Brian Plourde brings real-world engineering developing skills to the classroom. He co-founded multiple companies, including a company that has developed solar-power water pasteurization systems for the developing world. Brian's areas of expertise include numerical simulation, heat transfer and fluid flow, structural mechanics, energy generation and entrepreneurship.

Brian Plourde