Manufacturing Production and Operations (MPRO)

The Manufacturing Production and Operations (MPRO) program is a complete online degree designed to develop the skills and knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and technologies needed to be successful in today's advanced manufacturing organizations. MPRO is ideal for a wide variety of career advancement goals such as:

• Upgrading your skills in order to advance in the manufacturing field where an accredited degree is needed for advancement within your company
• Becoming a production technician in manufacturing
• Strengthening and expanding your knowledge of manufacturing to support your role as an accountant, HR professional, inventory manager, etc. in a manufacturing organization.

The Manufacturing, Production and Operations program prepares students to become skilled production operators who can function as fully proficient manufacturing system employees in manufacturing environments. Manufacturing companies require skilled machine operators that can use gauging, inspection, and operations techniques to produce high quality products. Students will be trained to understand the needs, processes, and activities used in today's manufacturing environment.

Students who successfully complete the MPRO program will receive a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The MPRO degree offers a great way to gain employment or advance in one of the most desirable industry sectors, manufacturing. Manufacturing is a great industry in which to make a career because it is provides great benefits and high-paying jobs, with workers earning about 20% more than in other industry sectors.

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SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Machine Operator, Parts Inspector, Assembler, Work Cell Operator, Parts Layout, Machine Setters

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Applied Science via Ivy Tech Online, and Technical Certificate via Ivy Tech Online. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS VIA IVY TECH ONLINE
(Minimum of 31 credit hours)

The Technical Certificate in Manufacturing, Production and Operation can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. This virtual option provides students with the same content and knowledge as our traditional program, but is delivered entirely through our distance education delivery system. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills. Program and Employment Information

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS VIA IVY TECH ONLINE
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. This virtual option provides students with the same content and knowledge as our traditional program, but is delivered entirely through our distance education delivery system. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.