6-12 months
Duration (1-2 weeks for in-person hands-on workshops, 4-6 weeks per online course; and up to 12 months for the certificate)
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Evaluation
Earn a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Evaluation entirely online, or combine courses with hands-on workshops at Miami University's Oxford campus. Transform your career path by exploring additive manufacturing (3D printing), mechanical property characterization, wear analysis, nano-materials, and statistical process control. Analyze and effectively adopt cutting-edge methods that harness the interaction between manufacturing processes and materials. Complete the 12-credit program, or select the specific courses you need to advance.
Quick Facts
4-6 hrs/week
Time commitment for online courses; 20-40 hours weekly for in-person, hands-on workshops
May 15
Application deadline
June 2022
Next program start date
Get Started with Admission
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Evaluation is open to degree and non-degree seeking students. Recent graduates and working professionals currently in the field are equally suited for Miami’s advanced manufacturing courses.
A background in engineering or a related field is preferred. To apply for the certificate, you'll need:
- Undergraduate transcript (with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
Invest in Your Future
Miami University has been named a top 100 best value nationwide by Forbes and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Our Oxford, OH campus ranked in the top 20 online colleges for return on investment by OnlineU. The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Evaluation provides the affordable and flexible education you need to accelerate your engineering and manufacturing career. Tuition is based on the standard Winter/Summer term cost per credit hour.
Financial Assistance: A limited number of Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarships are available for Ohio residents towards the completion of Graduate Certificate. Contact Dr. Kumar Singh and Dr. Fazeel Khan for more information on COF scholarships.
Hands-On, In-Person Workshops Offered in Summer 2022
Three in-person workshops in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Evaluation will be offered in Summer 2022:
- Practicum: Additive Manufacturing (MME 589E, 2 credit hours) [June 6-10]
- Practicum: Mechanical Testing and Sample Preparation (MME 588D, 1.5 credit hours) [June 20-24]
- Practicum: Traditional Manufacturing Process (MME 589B, 2 credit hours) [July 11-15]
Online Courses Offered in Summer 2022
Self-paced online courses offered in Summer 2022:
- Quality and Metrology (MME 589P, 1 credit hour) [June 13-August 6]
- Material Characterization Techniques (MME 588A, 1 credit hour) [June 13-August 6]
Instructor-supported online courses offered in Summer 2022:
- Overview of Advanced Manufacturing Processes (MME 589F, 1 credit hour) [June 13-24]
- Design, Modeling and Simulation for Additive Manufacturing (MME 589C, 1 credit hour) [July 11-22]
- Dynamic Testing of Materials (MME 588E, 1 credit hour) [July 11-22]
- Process Overview and Advances in 3D Printing of Polymers and Metals (MME 589D, 1 credit hour) [July 25-August 5]
Curriculum
Complete two credits for a skill-specific badge, six credits for a microcredential, or any combination of 12 credits for a graduate certificate.
|
Course number |
Course title |
Credit hours |
|
MME 588A |
Material Characterization Techniques |
1.0 |
|
MME 588B |
ASTM Codes |
0.5 |
|
MME 588C |
Sample Preparation Methods, Data Collection and Analysis (in-person workshop) |
1.0 |
|
MME 588D |
Practicum Material Testing and Sample Preparation |
1.5 |
|
MME 588E |
Dynamic Testing of Materials (DMA) |
1.0 |
|
MME 588F |
Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) |
0.5 |
| MME 588G |
Microscopy (AFM, SEM, TEM) Applied to Material Property and Failure Evaluation |
1.0 |
|
MME 588I |
Practicum Advanced Material Testing |
1.5 |
|
MME 588J |
Biomaterials |
1.0 |
|
MME 588K |
Composite Materials |
1.0 |
|
MME 588N |
Fundamentals of Tribology |
1.0 |
|
MME 588O |
Equipment and Testing Protocols for Wear of Materials |
1.0 |
|
Total credit hours |
12 |
|
|
Course number |
Course title |
Credit hours |
|
MME 589A |
Overview of Traditional Manufacturing Processes |
2.0 |
|
MME 589B |
Practicum Traditional Manufacturing Process |
2.0 |
|
MME 589C |
Design, Modeling and Simulation for Additive Manufacturing |
1.0 |
|
MME 589D |
Process Overview and Advances in 3D Printing of Polymers and Metals |
1.0 |
|
MME 589E |
Practicum: Additive Manufacturing |
2.0 |
|
MME 589F |
Overview of Advanced Manufacturing Processes |
1.0 |
|
MME 589N |
Fundamentals of Micro-manufacturing |
0.5 |
|
MME 589O |
Fundamentals of Nano-manufacturing |
0.5 |
|
MME 589P |
Quality, Metrology |
1.0 |
|
MME 589Q |
Practicum: Advanced Manufacturing Processes |
1.0 |
|
Total credit hours |
12 |
|
Get Ahead of Advanced Manufacturing with Miami’s Certificate
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