MSE Objectives and Outcomes

Program Education Objectives

Within 3-5 years of graduation, the alumni of the B.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineering program at CSUN will:

1. Have an engineering job that applies hands-on skills to integrate technology, people, and processes effectively and economically.
2. Solve complex challenges and innovate solutions for continuous improvement with a principal emphasis on safety, quality, productivity and cost.
3. Collaborate and communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams both as a leader and a member, and value diversity.
4. Lean into additional responsibilities through pursuing ongoing professional development and growth.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at CSUN will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics;
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgement, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose member together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.