Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Technology prepares graduates to move from skilled execution into manufacturing leadership, systems improvement, and production optimization roles. Students expand beyond machining proficiency to develop process evaluation skills, automation integration knowledge, data-informed decision-making, and professional communication capacity.

Why Pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in a Trade Field?

Modern manufacturing requires professionals who can:

Evaluate and improve production systems
Integrate automation and robotics
Lead cross-functional teams
Analyze workflow efficiency
Present improvement strategies to management
Translate shop-floor realities into operational decisions
The bachelor’s degree increases long-term mobility by preparing graduates for plant-level, systems-level, and managerial roles that typically require four-year credentials.

This degree is particularly valuable for:

Machinists seeking advancement into supervisory or management roles
Technicians transitioning into process engineering or manufacturing support
Professionals aiming for operations or production management

Career Mobility Pathways

Graduates may advance into roles such as:

Manufacturing Engineer (Technology Track)
Process Improvement Specialist
CNC Programmer (Advanced)
Production Manager
Operations Supervisor
Manufacturing Systems Analyst
Technical Sales or Applications Specialist
The bachelor’s degree opens pathways into positions that combine technical expertise with leadership and decision-making authority.

Coursework Includes

Advanced Machining Applications
Machine Tool Process & Production
Mechatronics, Automation & Robotics
Advanced Studio & Innovation Lab (Capstone)
Work-Based Learning / Co-Op
Additional general education and upper-division coursework
Total: 120 Credits

Skills that Work | Values that Lasts

The Bradbury School of Manufacturing & Innovation prepares students for high-skill careers in modern manufacturing through hands-on training, industry-aligned instruction, and stackable credentials that lead from technical foundations to leadership-level preparation.

At BSMI, technical excellence is inseparable from personal integrity. Precision matters. Accountability matters. The habits that define a skilled machinist — discipline, attention to detail, safety awareness, and responsibility for quality — are also the habits that shape strong professionals and trustworthy leaders.

BSMI is built on a simple belief: skilled trades deserve clear pathways for growth. Whether a student is entering the workforce, advancing from the shop floor, or preparing for plant-level responsibility, the School provides structured mobility through certificates, an associate degree, and a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology — all grounded in character formation and professional responsibility.

Students begin with foundational competencies in safety, measurement, print reading, metallurgy, and benchwork. As they progress, they develop proficiency in manual machining, CNC operations, CAD/CAM integration, automation systems, and process optimization. At the highest levels, students engage in advanced machining applications, production analysis, lean workflow evaluation, and capstone-level problem solving connected directly to real manufacturing environments.

What distinguishes BSMI is its integration of:

• Precision machining and CNC technology
• Automation, robotics, and mechatronics
• Production workflow and quality systems
• Applied communication and professional readiness
• Work-based learning and industry engagement
• Character-driven leadership development

Graduates are prepared not only to operate equipment, but to improve systems, support production teams, and lead with integrity in manufacturing organizations. They understand that quality is not simply a measurement — it is a commitment.

The Bradbury School partners closely with regional and national industry leaders to ensure that the curriculum reflects current workforce needs while reinforcing the values that sustain long-term professional success. Programs translate directly into recognized career roles such as CNC Machinist, Advanced Machinist, Process Technician, Manufacturing Engineer (technology track), Production Supervisor, and Operations Leader.

Through disciplined technical training, structured career mobility, and a commitment to character, the Bradbury School of Manufacturing & Innovation equips students to strengthen both the manufacturing workforce and the communities it serves.