Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
Start or Advance in Your Career
Completing Ivy Tech's Manufacturing Production and Operations program can be your first step toward a manufacturing career, or it can help you advance in the field. Graduates can seek jobs with employers such as Indiana Precision Technology, Mitchel & Scott Machine Company and Hostess.
Conveniently Offered Online
Ivy Tech is proud to offer the Manufacturing Production & Operations program 100% online as part of IvyOnline. This gives students the most flexibility to skill up through the program no matter where they are or what their schedules require.
The Ivy Tech Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Production and Operations degree is a 100% online program focused on modern manufacturing processes. Students take general education core courses in addition to those program-specific classes like:
Shop math
Manufacturing automation
Plant floor and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) principles
AAS in Manufacturing Production and Operations degree program at Ivy Tech requires 60 credit hours, or four semesters, to complete.
Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your AAS
A recommended path to the associate degree in Manufacturing Production and Operations is to complete the long-term certificate (known as a technical certificate) while working toward the degree. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway toward entry-level manufacturing production and operations careers, so you can begin working quickly. You may then choose to pursue a credential that requires more credits and time in order to learn more and move up in your professional career. You can apply the credits from your certificate to your higher level credential at Ivy Tech to make the most of your time and tuition.
Long-Term Certificate
known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Ivy Tech's Manufacturing Production and Operations Technical Certificate (TC) is a 100% online program offered via IvyOnline. The certificate program prepares students to become skilled production operators who can succeed in manufacturing environments.
Courses focus on topics such as:
Plant floor and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) principles
The Manufacturing Production and Operations TC program requires 31 credit hours, or two to three semesters, to complete.
FREE Through Next Level Jobs
The Manufacturing Production and Operations TC is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Manufacturing Production and Operations TC. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:
Are an Indiana resident
Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*
*Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the Manufacturing Production and Operations TC are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing, and physical exam.
Building on Your Certificate
If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Manufacturing Production and Operations, you can earn this long-term certificate on your way. The technical certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level manufacturing production and operations careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
Courses
The 31 credit hours required to complete the long-term certificate include:
Manufacturing Production & Operations is offered at 39 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
Is Manufacturing Production and Operations Right for Me?
Graduates of Ivy Tech's Manufacturing Production and Operations program can become production operators with the skills to succeed and advance in the manufacturing environment. Manufacturing companies require these workers to produce high-quality products.
A 100% online program, Manufacturing Production and Operations can be a great fit for working adults seeking flexibility as they pursue a certificate or degree.
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the program description and traits above, manufacturing production and operations may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
Prerequisite Courses for Manufacturing Production and Operations
Students coming to Ivy Tech with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the knowledge assessment.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least four weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Manufacturing Production and Operations Courses
Descriptions of manufacturing production and operations courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.
If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Class Format
Ivy Tech's Manufacturing Production and Operations courses are presented in an online format via IvyOnline.
Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy
The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates
Steps to Apply
(1) Apply to Ivy Tech
If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out toyour local admissions teamand arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our freeKnowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed withinMyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet withyour advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in yourMyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
At this time, the degree program is only offered in an online format at this campus. Contact our Enrollment Center to set up a personalized visit to learn more about this program, or connect with your academic advisor for more information about how this fits with your career goals.
Contact Us to Learn More
David Will
Statewide Manufacturing Production and Operations Program Lead
Dean of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science | Terre Haute
If you’re not yet an Ivy Tech student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we’ll be happy to help.
Current Students
Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Manufacturing Production & Operations program and your certificate and degree options.
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1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.
