Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Technology

Manufacture Your Future

Want to turn your ideas into tangible products? 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Technology gives you the skills and experience to do so.

You’ll take courses in machine tooling, welding, and advanced materials processing while gaining hands-on experience that extends beyond traditional classroom learning. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop valuable professional skills, including communication, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making.

As a result, you’ll graduate ready to tackle real-world challenges with confidence, creativity, and technical expertise. Whether your goal is to run production lines, lead teams, or innovate in product creation, the Manufacturing Technology program will help you launch a successful career in modern manufacturing.

Our students use various labs and facilities to innovate, bring their ideas to life, and refine the skills for their future careers.

Curriculum & Requirements

Why Study at the Region's Polytechnic?

Get a hands-on education, real-world experience, and personalized support from faculty so you can launch your career with confidence.


Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence

We are a 2025-26 Engineering College of Distinction.

Top-Rated Robotics Program

Top-Rated Robotics Program

Gain cutting-edge skills in automation and robotics.

Career Connections

Career Connections

Tap into a network of top regional employers like Boeing and Lamb Weston.

Industry-Experienced Faculty

Industry-Experienced Faculty

Get real-world insights from experts who’ve worked in the field.

Where Mechatronics Happens

Where Mechatronics Happens

Learn at the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and computing.


51¸£ÀûÉç Mechanical Engineering and Technology

"The supportive faculty, collaborative atmosphere, and exposure to cutting-edge technology makes 51¸£ÀûÉç an excellent place to develop the skills needed to be a successful engineer." – Lauren McCauley

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Manufacturing Technology Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

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The Manufacturing Technology focuses on select areas of technology, science, and methods of materials processing. This prepares students to enter and progress in various industries, including quality assurance, inventory control, production line supervision, or process management.

Note: Including university requirements, the above program requires a minimum of 180 credits, an average of 15 credits per quarter for a 12 quarter, four-year program. The 180 credits are based upon the following assumptions:

  • Students will have satisfied university proficiencies. If this assumption is not true, then the student will have to complete up to six more courses. (review .)

Grade Requirements: In order to graduate, students majoring in the department must earn an average GPA ≥2.5 in all courses required for this major (all courses in the list below).

Required Supporting Outside Department Courses

CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY
and CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY LAB
5
or 
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
PRECALCULUS MATH II5
or  CALCULUS I
or  CALCULUS I
PHYSICAL SCIENCE I5
or  ENERGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
or  DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY
or  INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I
or  GENERAL PHYSICS I
Required Departmental Courses
3D PARAMETRIC COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN4

INDUSTRIAL ROBOT OPERATION
and INDUSTRIAL ROBOT OPERATION LAB
3
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS5
TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN I4
TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN II4
TECHNOLOGY WORLD CIVILIZATION4
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT4
ENGINEERING ECONOMICS4
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING4
ENGINEERING ETHICS, CONTRACTS AND PATENTS4
QUALITY ASSURANCE4
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ENGINEERING4
Required Manufacturing Technology Courses

INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS
and INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS LAB
5

SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY
and SURVEY OF ELECTRICITY LAB
4

METALLIC PROCESSES
and METALLIC PROCESSES LAB
5

NON-METALLIC PROCESSES
and NON-METALLIC PROCESSES LAB
5

MACHINE TOOL I
and MACHINE TOOL I LAB
5

COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL
and COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL LAB
5

WELDING TECHNOLOGY
and WELDING TECHNOLOGY LAB
4

MACHINE TOOL II
and MACHINE TOOL II LAB
5
Required Senior Capstone Series

SENIOR CAPSTONE: PRODUCTION LAB
and SENIOR CAPSTONE: PRODUCTION LAB LAB
4
SENIOR PROJECT (variable credit)4-6
INTERNSHIP1-15
or  TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING
Total Credits110-126

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.ÌýIndividual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.ÌýStudents should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet theÌý.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
554
55Humanities & Arts BACR 215
Humanities & Arts BACR 115Elective - minor or general elective5Elective - minor or general elective5
ÌýÌýElective - minor or general elective3
Ìý15Ìý15Ìý17
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits

&Ìý
5
&Ìý (Natural Science BACR 2)
5Social Science BACR 215
or (Natural Science BACR 1)5Diversity - graduation requirement15Elective - minor or general elective5
Elective - minor or general elective5Social Science BACR 115Elective - minor or general elective5
Ìý15Ìý15Ìý15
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits

&Ìý
4
&Ìý
5
&Ìý
5
4
&Ìý
4
&Ìý
5
444
Elective - minor or general elective34Ìý
Ìý15Ìý17Ìý14
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits

&Ìý
55
&Ìý
3

&Ìý
5 (Global Studies - graduation requirement)4
&Ìý (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)
4
444
ÌýÌý4
Ìý14Ìý13Ìý15
Total Credits 180
1

University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.Ìý Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

Applied Learning Opportunities

  • Applied Laboratory Work:ÌýBuild practical, career-ready skills by working in labs that mirror professional lab environments.
  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation:ÌýPractice decision-making through simulations, case studies, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Internships:ÌýGet real-world experience (and often credit or pay) by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.
  • Service-Learning Experiences:ÌýWork on critical issues—such as food security, poverty, or climate change—that connect community service with what you’re learning in class.
Two engineering students collaborate on a class project.