Academic Program Proposal

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Proposal
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Academic
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MHEC Final
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Capitol Technology University
Proposal
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Manufacturing1/17/2019Recommended2/11/2019
Manufacturing Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Manufacturing provides students with the opportunity to conduct extensive and sustained original research at the highest level in the field of Manufacturing. The Ph.D. in Manufacturing is a unique interdisciplinary program designed to meet the demands for the highest skilled professionals to become the leaders who will be involved in the advancement, expansion and support of manufacturing on a large or small commercial scale. The design of manufacturing for increased revenue, lowers costs, time to market, and higher quality is more demanding now in a competitive global environment and with the introduction of mechatronics and robotics engineering. One manufacturing model will not fit all production lines. The Ph.D. in Manufacturing is for current professionals in the field who desire to elevate their skills to the highest level and contribute to the body of knowledge in Manufacturing.