White Paper – Industry 4.0 and the Future of Engineering Education

With industries becoming more automated, more tech-driven and more complex, engineers need to keep their skills and knowledge up to date in order to stay on top of this wave—and to be prepared for the Industry 4.0 future. The University of Cincinnati offers two online Master of Engineering degree programs designed specifically for practicing engineers.


It’s easy to think that Industry 4.0 simply means more technology on the factory floor, but in reality the scope of Industry 4.0 is more than just technology; it’s a new way of thinking about technology and its place within the factory production setting.

With industries becoming more automated, more tech-driven and more complex, engineers need to keep their skills and knowledge up to date in order to stay on top of this wave—and to be prepared for the Industry 4.0 future.

The University of Cincinnati offers two online Master of Engineering degree programs designed specifically for practicing engineers who want to stay at the forefront of their field with a combination of advanced technical and business skills. Both the M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, and the M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering offer students in-depth Industry 4.0 focus along with engineering knowledge.

In this whitepaper, you will learn:

  • Key Industry 4.0 technologies and domains of knowledge
  • How Industry 4.0 will change the manufacturing workplace & factory floor
  • Why an advanced degree is vital to success in Industry 4.0
  • The benefits of earning a Master’s degree online

To download, please complete the form on this page. Your download is sponsored by the University of Cincinnati Online.