Program: Advanced Manufacturing Advanced Certificate - University at Buffalo

Apr 10, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

There is an increased international, national, and statewide interest in advanced manufacturing-from new methods in additive manufacturing to co-robotics and digital manufacturing. An Advanced Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing prepares students for careers in this growing field.

Students in the program take courses with graduate faculty members in Industrial and Systems Engineering or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and they have access to state-of-the-art facilities and interaction with UB’s Community of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Technologies (SMART).

This program can be completed as a stand-alone credential for professionals seeking to enhance their background in cutting-edge manufacturing technologies or as a complement to a master’s or doctoral degree for currently enrolled graduate students.

Required Core (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

IE 505LEC - Production Planning and Control Credits: 3
MAE 564LLB - Manufacturing Automation Credits: 3
MAE 577LLB - Cad Applications Credits: 3

Electives (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

IE 506LEC - Computer-Integrated Manuf Credits: 3
IE 521LEC - Sustainable Manufacturing Credits: 3
or
MAE 521LEC - Sustainable Manufacturing Credits: 3
IE 528LEC - Decision-Based System Design Credits: 3
or
MAE 528LEC - Decision-Based System Design Credits: 3
MAE 550LEC - Optimizat in Engrg Design Credits: 3
MAE 555LEC - Continuum Mechanics Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

12 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 Year

Application Fee

$100

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.