Program Overview

Master of Engineering in Smart Manufacturing and Systems

Overview

The Master of Engineering in Smart Manufacturing and Systems is a professional graduate degree program that offers unique hands-on learning and training in new Industry 4.0 technologies. This program prepares graduates for working in the new digital manufacturing sector related to Industry 4.0 and expedites their absorption into the job market and their impact on the future of manufacturing.

Program Description

The program is paired with real-world experience from an industrial internship program of at least four months. It prepares graduates for careers in areas related to Industry 4.0, such as digital manufacturing, IoT, robotics and automation, cyber-physical systems, predictive maintenance, and big data analytics.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements and hold a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in mechatronic engineering, computer science, or a related field. The School’s Graduate Admissions Committee may recommend admission to exceptional students without an undergraduate degree in mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.

Program Requirements

This is a course-based program, including hands-on and paid industry internships. Students will complete at least 30 units of graduate work divided into four sections:

• 12 units of specialized hands-on lab courses (Smart Factory I and II)
• 12 units of required core courses (Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, 3D Manufacturing, etc.)
• 3 units of electives (Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc.)
• 3 or 6 units for a paid internship, typically working for at least four months with an industry partner in the advanced manufacturing sector anywhere in Canada

Tuition

Tuition fee for Domestic Students: $9,232.51 (per term) Tuition fee for International Students: $14,216.55 (per term)

Unique Career Opportunities

Graduating from the SMS program will lead to career opportunities specific to Industry 4.0, such as:

• Digital Twin Engineers
• Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineers
• Industry IoT Solution Architects and System Developers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the anticipated completion time of the program? Students will complete the program in four to five semesters (16 or 20 months).
• Where will this program be located? The SMS program will be hosted at the SFU Surrey campus.
• What is a Professional Master’s Program, and what are the benefits? A professional graduate degree provides advanced training that prepares students for industry employment immediately after graduation.
• What industry challenge does this program address? What is the career outlook after graduation? The SMS program will support the high-demand occupations in the technology sector.
• What is the program delivery method? Is this a course-based or thesis-based program? This is a course-based program, including hands-on industry internships.
• Does the SMS (MEng) program require supervision? Will I have to choose a Supervisor, like MSE's MASc and PhD programs? Supervision is not required for the SMS program.
• How does the SMS program compare to similar programs in B.C. or Canada? SMS will be uniquely positioned as the only master’s level professional degree program for training in Industry 4.0 in Western Canada.
• What areas/sectors of employment will graduates be prepared for? What opportunities are there for further studies? Graduates from the SMS program will be prepared for careers in areas related to Industry 4.0.
• What is the internship requirement? This program mandates students to complete three or six units of internship or co-op (MSE 795) typically spanning a minimum of four months, during the Fall (graduating) semester, with potential extension into the subsequent Spring semester.

Further Program Information

Discover more details about this program on our 'current students' pages

• Program requirements

Other program options

• Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Master of Applied Science)
• Smart Manufacturing and Systems (Master of Engineering)
• Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Doctor of Philosophy)

Research Areas

The program focuses on Industry 4.0 topics, such as smart factories, big data analytics, industrial IoT, and digital twin technology.

Conclusion

The Master of Engineering in Smart Manufacturing and Systems is a unique program that prepares graduates for careers in the new digital manufacturing sector related to Industry 4.0. With its hands-on learning and training, real-world experience, and industry internships, this program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the technology sector.