There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.

Essential skills build through majoring in Advanced Manufacturing Sciences include:

• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Oral & Written Communication

Click here to learn more about each essential skill.

Students graduating from Advanced Manufacturing Sciences find themselves most often in Aerospace, Biomedical, and Food and Beverage.

Click here to explore career opportunities by major.

Students who choose to pursue a graduate degree often consider these pathways:

• Additive Manufacturing 4+1 Graduate Program @ Colorado School of Mines

MSU Denver advanced manufacturing students can enter the Additive Manufacturing MS Non-Thesis degree program with (6) credit hours. This will enable the student to complete the graduate program in (1) year.

• Master of Engineering, Plan C, Advanced Manufacturing Specialization @ Colorado State University

Click here to learn more about applying to graduate school.

Major milestones consist of activities students should complete during their first year, middle years and last year at MSU Denver. These milestones will help prospective and current students explore major and career options and create a year-by-year plan to integrate curricular (what happens inside the classroom), co-curricular (what happens inside and outside the classroom, and non-curricular (what happens outside the classroom) experiences. For example, milestones might list specific classes student should take at specific times along their journey or may suggest when students should participate in research opportunities with faculty members.

Simply put, Major Milestones are meant to enhance your student experience and set you up for success.

To use this tool to the fullest, follow these steps

1. Click on your year in school from the list below.
2. Read the steps listed in each category: Cultivate, Engage and Prepare.
3. Complete any necessary steps listed.
4. Check out further resources by connecting with your academic advisor, the Classroom to Career Hub, and your department faculty.

All options listed below are available in-person and online unless noted otherwise.

• Attend orientation and register for classes.
• Meet with your Academic Advisor.
• Complete FAFSA/CASFA/COF and the General Scholarship Application.

• Join a student organization and get connected to support on campus.
• Declare a major, (explore our fully online programs!) or meet with an exploratory advisor to learn about options.
• Attend signature events on campus (Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).

• Attend AMSI New Student Orientation to meet the staff and learn more about the advanced manufacturing program.
• Meet with the Academic or Program Advisor to ask questions and ensure you are registering for the right courses.
• Follow AMSI on social media and read the bi-weekly AMSI Update eNewsletter.

• Join the Advanced Manufacturing Club to further your knowledge and experience with advanced manufacturing, as well as collaborate with students from other majors with similar interests.
• Attend Manufacturing Day at MSU Denver every October.
• Join a professional association as a Student Member to connect with professionals and other students in your field on the local and national level. Find some here: AMSI Student Resources

• Begin to explore career pathways here: Colorado Journey | Advanced Manufacturing
• Volunteer with organizations related to your interests.
• Register for AMS 1010 Survey of Advanced Manufacturing and Workplace Preparation to learn Industry 4.0 digital technologies including 3D printing, AR/VR, and artificial intelligence.

• Consider adding a minor or certificate to your chosen major.
• Explore resources like the tutoring program or the writing center.
• Get familiar with MSU Denver’s Academic Planning Tool.

• Explore student leadership on campus and volunteering in your community.
• Earn credit and gain experience through an internship, study abroad, or community-engaged learning.
• Attend identity or interest-based campus events like the Richard T. Castro speaker series.

• Connect with the Undergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
• Attend an in-person Career Fair to network and secure a professional headshot.
• Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) for opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.

• Explore Study Abroad and/or Student Travel Opportunities.
• Meet with Program Advisor to discuss progress to degree completion.
• Declare an advanced manufacturing concentration: Aerospace, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Operations Management.

• Attend events through your professional association to network with industry professionals and peers.
• Volunteer in K-12 STEM programs such MSU Denver’s Summer Science Institute through the Center for Advanced STEM Education.
• Pursue summer internships.

• Use the Classroom to Career Hub (C2 Hub) for resume review, interview preparation, graduate school resources, and internship/job board.
• Seek out academic mentors.
• Participate in local or national STEM-focused competitions.

• Meet with your advisor to complete remaining graduation requirements.
• Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
• Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.

• Attend in-person alumni and campus-wide networking events.
• Submit a proposal to present in-person at the Undergraduate Research Conference.
• Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.

• Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
• Attend in-person career-focused events with an industry-ready resume.
• Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
• Prepare and submit applications for jobs, graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.

• Complete an advanced manufacturing Professional Internship.
• Meet with the Program Advisor to discuss progress to degree completion.
• Participate in projects or research opportunities through the Industry 4.0 Center of Excellence at Auraria

• Attend a conference or summit such as North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit or Women in Manufacturing Summit
• Participate in a Manufacturing USA project call.
• Engage with Colorado’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Manufacturer’s Edge and/or the  Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association (CAMA)

• Attend networking events within AMSI, the University, and professional associations.
• If applying for graduate school, connect with AMSI Director for a recommendation letter.
• Develop your resume and create a LinkedIn profile; be sure to follow AMSI.