The MS in Smart Manufacturing is designed for engineers, technology specialists, business professionals with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds, and STEM entrepreneurs who want to lead the future of manufacturing through innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable practices. It’s ideal for those looking to create, optimize, and automate advanced manufacturing systems while launching entrepreneurial solutions.
- Self-paced online learning
- Live Lectures (recorded, in case you miss a session)
- 9 Courses
- Less than a year
- $600 per year (or $200 upfront and $50 per month for 10 months)
OVERVIEW
The MS in Smart Manufacturing prepares students to lead in the new era of Industry 4.0. Students master cutting-edge technologies like digital twins, artificial intelligence, and computational modeling, while applying leadership and sustainability principles to real-world manufacturing challenges. Through project-based learning, students can launch ventures or drive transformation within existing organizations, all while earning experience and impact.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Become a pioneer of smart manufacturing innovation - building factories of the future and launching ventures that change the world:
- How to apply digital twin technology and AI to modern manufacturing systems.
- How to develop smart factories that are efficient, sustainable, and scalable.
- How to lead innovation and drive digital transformation in manufacturing organizations.
- How to design entrepreneurial manufacturing solutions that generate real-world impact.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field and demonstrate proficiency in English. We welcome applicants from STEM backgrounds who are eager to innovate and make an impact in manufacturing. . Non-STEM field degree holders must possess a relevant STEM training or certificate. A strong appetite for entrepreneurship, technology application, and sustainability leadership is highly encouraged. Osiri University will accept up to nine credits (approximately three graduate courses) previously taken courses at other universities towards a master’s degree. Exemptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
To begin the enrollment process, please upload a copy of your bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification, such as an HND) or an unofficial transcript, along with the administrative fee. After starting classes, ensure that official transcripts are sent to the Registrar via email at [email protected], or mailed to The Registrar, 2737 N. 49th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 68504, directly from your former institution.
CURRICULUM / COURSES
The MS in Smart Manufacturing offers a dynamic, future-focused curriculum blending technical excellence with leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Students build a strong foundation in computational physics-based modeling, digital twin technology, and AI applications while mastering smart factory and Industry 4.0 practices. Courses in sustainable leadership, python for data analytics, and Ubuntu Mind ground technical knowledge in ethical innovation. Through project-based experiential learning, students work on real manufacturing challenges, preparing to launch ventures or lead technological transformations in advanced manufacturing.
HUMA 570 Ubuntu Mind
CSIS 500 Python for Data Analytics
BICE 502 Sustainable Leadership
ENGR 500 Computational Physics-Based Modeling
ENGR 501 Digital Twin Technology
ENGR 502 Manufacturing Technology and Process
CSIS 504 Artificial Intelligence
ENGR 503 Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory
BICE 500 Project-Based Experiential Course
Total Credits: 30