{"id":1121,"date":"2026-07-28T00:19:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T04:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/cit\/digital-machining-automation-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:03:26","slug":"smart-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/undergrad\/smart-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"BS in Smart Manufacturing and Automation Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">BS in Smart Manufacturing and Automation Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where computer science is applied to machining and automation. 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Through a quality liberal arts education and robust technical training, you are well-prepared to pursue manufacturing- and logistics-related careers, such as quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and systems integration engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">ON THIS PAGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f0d1fcef wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#highlights\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Program Highlights<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#curriculum\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Curriculum Overview<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#career\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Career Outlook<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#admissions\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Admissions Information<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"highlights\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Why Study at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Hands-On Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work closely with industry partners to create co-curricular opportunities for students to gain first-hand experience applying the latest manufacturing technologies to real-world applications. Through pioneering entrepreneurship and leadership programs with our industry partners, you can follow visionary leaders to ignite innovation in the era of Industry 4.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Digital Manufacturing Technology\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ikg56pOIg6M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Committed Expert Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty members are experts in the field. Learning under our renowned faculty, you can gain the most cutting-edge insights into automation and manufacturing engineering. You can also develop inspiring mentorships with your instructors and gain valuable academic and career guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"curriculum\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Smart Manufacturing and Automation Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A transformative curriculum that innovatively integrates practical technical training into a high-quality liberal arts education to produce career-ready graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to general education requirements, the curriculum includes 13 credits of prerequisite courses that build a knowledge base of programming and design-thinking and 72 credits of program requirements that delve into the application of new manufacturing technologies. The program also provides elective courses for students to explore relevant topics that fit their career interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through experiential training and project-based Capstone courses, students acquire the abilities to develop, communicate, and implement digital and next-generation theories and technologies to solve real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16275\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-background has-brand-maize-background-color plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Smart+Manufacturing+and+Automation+Program+(BS) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>View the Smart Manufacturing and Automation Program curriculum<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"career\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Manufacturing Technology Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/american-factories-demand-white-collar-education-for-blue-collar-work-11575907185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a>, within the next three years, American manufacturers are on track to employ more college graduates than workers with a high school education or less, as part of a shift toward automation. The Bachelor of Science in Smart Manufacturing and Automation Program can prepare you to pursue various in-demand, high-paying careers in this evolving field of manufacturing engineering and technology. Potential roles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industrial Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Systems Engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Production Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Architectural and Engineering Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and Production Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-960b2889 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.743rem, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.571), 3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">$95,200<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Median annual wage for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes172112.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industrial engineers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.743rem, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.571), 3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">$117,780<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Median annual wage for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes113051.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industrial production managers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c8fe64c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--brand-maize);border-left-width:5px;min-height:100%;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.743rem, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 1.571), 3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">$158,970<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Median annual wage for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes119041.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">architectural and engineering managers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-text-alternate-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-120469e1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"admissions\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are ready to disrupt the future of manufacturing and automation, submit the following materials to apply to UM-Flint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed online or paper application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all previous schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/first-year-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint&#8217;s complete undergraduate admission requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Smart Manufacturing and Automation Program major, you have so many options and opportunities that you need to develop a strong relationship with our academic advisors. They can answer your questions about program requirements, assist you in choosing courses, and help you succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-white-background-color has-background has-chamfer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(60px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 60px); min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Academic Advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have questions? 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