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Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program (IMSE)

The Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering degree equips you to solve complex manufacturing problems across industries.

What is Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering?

The Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MIMSE) degree equips you with the knowledge to solve complex manufacturing problems across diverse industries. In today’s complex technical world, our graduates can obtain an integrated skillset at the intersection of technology, design, and business. Whether on the shop floor or the board room, Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) graduates are well equipped to be top performers.

  • Provide multi-disciplinary graduate education and practical training opportunities in the theory and practice of integrated manufacturing systems engineering at the master’s degree level.
  • Bring university and industry expertise and interests together to conduct basic and applied research leading to the development of advanced modern manufacturing systems technology.
  • Advance the application of modern manufacturing technology through interactive technology transfer between university research and industrial applications.
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Why Enroll in the MIMSE Program?

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Success

The MIMSE Program prepares you to step into various roles and succeed, such as project management, product design, data science, etc. The program will transform your professional journey by enhancing your skill sets, allowing you to lead with innovation, impact projects and organizations through insight. All of which will help you become a better leader and manager.


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Flexibility

Take only the courses you are interested in to prepare yourself for your chosen career path. MIMSE Programs have no breadth course requirements; we stay flexible to your wants and needs regarding courses. For example, many students have found that taking several MBA courses is beneficial to their goals. MIMSE Programs prepare you for various industries. Allowing you to design your own path so you are better prepared to meet your career goals and the needs of industry.

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Internships and Co-ops

Our 6-8 month internship and co-op program allows you to take the theoretical knowledge gained through courses and apply it to real-world problems at many of the top companies in the country, such as Tesla, GKN, Amazon and Apple. Nearly all internships and co-ops are paid employment with an average wage of $29 per hour and a housing allowance. The experiences gained in your internship/co-op are often key to obtaining full-time employment upon graduation.

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Affordability

Compared to similar programs at NC State and around the US, the MIMSE Program is affordable. Other similar programs have implemented a premium tuition charge, but MIMSE has not. You can often take the exact course that those paying the premium tuition take at NC State University.



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Sample Path to the MIMSE Degree

IMSE caters to the needs of its students. The path to the MIMSE degree is not the same for everyone. You are encouraged to take the courses you feel would be most beneficial to obtain a co-op and further your career goals. 

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Industry Internships and Co-ops

The purpose of internships and co-ops is to provide you with the opportunity to gain practical experience in solving engineering problems of relevance. Internships are obtained in various industries with numerous industry partners.

Additionally, on average, graduates in the MIMSE program obtain full-time employment within three months of graduation. They receive an average salary of 70 – 80K in similar industries.

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Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Degrees

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Alumni Resources Program

Partnering with the ISE Department, IMSE has launched our Alumni Resources Program. The mission of our program is to provide you, our alumni, with resources that will benefit you throughout your career. These resources include:

Whether you are looking to gain a competitive edge in your career or are interested in networking with ISE, OR, MEM and IMSE alumni, faculty and students, the Alumni Resources Program can help.

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IMSE Invites YOU to Volunteer

Volunteering time – your most valuable resource – allows you to make a difference in someone’s life. You can give back to your IMSE community, help a program that helped you and improve the education of future IMSE students. Besides, it just feels good to volunteer.

So, what is stopping you? We know you may have questions, so we made an FAQ to address your concerns.

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Fitts-Woolard Hall is the Home of IMSE

The south-facing side of Fitts-Woolard Hall (home to NC State IMSEI) is part of the virtual tour.

In March 2016, voters approved Connect NC. As a result, IMSE joined top businesses and government agencies on Centennial Campus. This campus served as a model for a modern, 21st-century research center.

Later, Fitts-Woolard Hall became the fourth engineering building on Centennial Campus. It stands between the Hunt Library and Engineering Building I. In fact, it covered .

Moreover, the 227,000 square foot building included more than 100 classrooms and state-of-the-art laboratories.

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Giving

Donations help IMSE evolve and keep pace with the latest technology. It gives our students the skills and sense of responsibility they need to make a difference in the world. Consider supporting the department today.

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