Chair’s Message - Fall 2025 Enrollment
Dear New & Current MSEM Students,
I hope this message finds you well as you eagerly await the upcoming Fall semester.
I'm pleased to announce that registration for Fall 2025 is now open! I strongly encourage you to register for your classes as soon as possible to ensure you secure the courses you need for academic progress.
Please note that you will need a permission number to complete your registration. You can obtain this by filling out our MSEM Permission Numbers Form, which is available through the button below or in the navigation menu above.
If you have any questions about course selection or would like academic advising to help determine which classes best align with your career objectives, please don't hesitate to reach out. Simply email our department at msem@csun.edu, and we'll arrange an advising appointment for you. As always, we're committed to supporting your success in the Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management department, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Best regards,
Dr. S. Jimmy Gandhi
Department Chair & Professor
Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management
Undergraduate Programs
B.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering majors at Cal State Northridge receive a solid, broad-based education. Among the many topic areas in the basic curriculum are mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering materials, electrical circuits, engineering mechanics and engineering economy.
B.S. Engineering Management Technology
The Engineering Management Technology program is an unparalleled opportunity to develop your proficiency in both the technical and business aspects of engineering projects. This combination is in high demand, making Engineering Management Technology majors indispensable to today's leading technical organizations. Elevate your career prospects by exploring our program now.
Graduate Programs
M.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Dive into our Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering program, crafted to offer a deep understanding of advanced manufacturing principles and their real-world applications. Acquire the expertise essential for thriving in the modern industrial arena and play a pivotal role in enhancing your workplace's efficiency.
M.S. Engineering Management
The Engineering Management program at Cal State Northridge offers engineers and other technical professionals the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills pertinent to the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial management of existing and emerging technologies. Students in this program have the option to choose data analytics.
M.S. Materials Engineering
Immerse yourself in our Materials Engineering graduate program, where you'll be learning the creation, utilization, and sustainable recycling of materials. This program is dedicated to the development and processing of cutting-edge materials and products, as well as the inventive application of established materials.
Minors & Certificates
Minor in Engineering Management
Complement your current program with a Minor in Engineering Management, where you'll get the background information needed to make manufacturing and automation decisions in your future career path.
Minor in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Elevate your industry prospects with this specialized minor in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, crafted to complement undergraduate studies in engineering and related fields.
Minor in Automation and CAD/CAM
This specialized minor program is tailored to complement your major studies, equipping you with indispensable knowledge and hands-on skills in automation technology and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM).
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management for Engineering Professionals Certificate
Designed for graduate-level professional development, the Entrepreneurship
and Innovation Management Certificate equips you with comprehensive knowledge in technology management, technical innovation & entrepreneurship, engineering economy, finance, leadership, marketing, and strategies for sustainability. Offered in collaboration with Tseng College, this program is available through self-support, ensuring you receive top-notch education and professional development at a pace you need.
Quality Management Certificate
Consider enrolling in our Quality Management Certificate, tailored for those with a bachelor's degree looking to excel in quality-related career pathways. This certification equips you with the essential knowledge needed for quality management & control, lean processes, and specialized methods for projects and services.
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Department Chair
Jimmy Gandhi, Ph.D., F.ASEM
Jacaranda Hall (JD) 4510
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8332
- Phone: (818) 677-2167