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Industrial Engineering and Management, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0 .

Total Hours: 60

At least 75 percent of total credit hours must be 5000/6000 level courses.

Additional Industrial Engineering and Management, PhD., Requirements

• Minimum 60 hours required
• At least seventy-five percent of coursework on the Plan of Study must include 5000 and 6000 level courses
• A minimum of 15 hours at the 6000 level with a grade of SR for the doctoral dissertation must be complete.  The maximum number of dissertation hours (6000 with a grade of SR) permissible on a Plan of Study must not exceed three-fourths of the total credit hours in the approved graduate degree program
• Credit for all courses on a graduate Plan of Study must have been awarded within 10 years of completion of all degree requirements
• A minimum of 30 in-residence credit hours are required
• Doctoral Candidacy
• Dissertation Defense
• Dissertations Submission/Approval

Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements . Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.

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DEGREE Industrial Engineering, PhD

Doctoral degree in industrial engineering

As a PhD student in our very highly ranked industrial engineering program, you’ll be able to specialize in one of four areas, each of which is designed enable you to be a leader in new and developing areas within industrial and systems engineering. You can choose advanced training in decision science/operations research, health systems, human factors and ergonomics, and manufacturing and production systems.

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Industrial and systems engineering department, learn more about what information you need to apply., how to apply.

Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .

Students from any discipline that provides foundations for research in ISyE topics are encouraged to apply. For example, applicants may come from industrial, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or mathematics, statistics, computer science, psychology, or economics. Applicants are strongly advised to review the prerequisites for each area of specialization at the department website .

Each application is judged on the basis of previous academic record, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores for the general test, three letters of recommendation, and the statement of purpose. Admission is very competitive and application deadlines are extremely important.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

• Fall : December 15th
• Spring:  September 1st
• Summer: December 15th

Reentry applicants: July 15 (fall), December 1 (spring), and must notify an academic advisor.

Additional reentry information

Note: Although we accept summer applications we recommend applying for fall or spring as there are not many courses offered in the summer.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application deadlines are strictly enforced and ALL application materials including transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores MUST be included and submitted by the application deadline.

*Please note our office does not provide feedback to applicants as to their potential for admission – please review both the ISyE department and Graduate School requirements for admission and if you feel you meet the necessary criteria for applying, please do so.

• Applicants must first meet all of the requirements of the Graduate School.  Click here for more information about these requirements .
• Applicants must also meet department specific requirements as outlined below:
• B.S. degree or equivalent

APPLICATION STEPS

• Fill out an  online application  through the Graduate School website .
• List three recommenders and their contact information as part of the online application.  An email will be sent to the recommender, asking that they submit their letter online using the Graduate School’s recommendation form. Applicants can log back into their online application to re-send the email request if the recommender loses the email. Letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically.
•  Submit a  Statement of Purpose  with your online application.   In this document, applicants should explain why they  want to pursue further education in ISyE and discuss which UW faculty members they would be interested in doing research with during their graduate study. 
• TOEFL Exam Information:   Ask  ETS   to submit your GRE and/or TOEFL scores to the UW–Madison Graduate School (Institution Number 1846) . If you have your scores sent to UW–Madison, they will be available online to all departments to which you have applied. The institution code, therefore, is the only number needed. For more information please visit the  Graduate School Requirements  page. Please note: Exam information must be valid at start date of the semester that you are applying for (nonexpired).
• GRE Exam Information:  The IE graduate program requires the GRE exam be taken by prospective students as part of the application. N ote there are no specific scoring guidelines for the exam  as the GRE is only one part of consideration for admission into the program. Please note: Exam information must be valid at start date of the semester that you are applying for (nonexpired).
• Electronically submit one copy of your official transcript with your application.   Official transcripts of all undergraduate and previous graduate work are required. Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted for review, but  official  copies are required for admitted students. Please do not send transcripts or any other application materials to the Graduate School or [email protected].
• Upload your resume in your application .
• Pay the Application Fee:  Submission must be accompanied by the one-time application fee. It is non-refundable and can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or VISA) or debit/ATM. By state law, this fee can only be waived or deferred through the conditions  outlined here by the Graduate School.

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT SEND MATERIALS/DOCUMENTS TO THE ISyE DEPARTMENT OR GRADUATE SCHOOL UNTIL YOU ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ADMISSIONS. ALL DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Check out the  Admissions FAQ  or contact us at  [email protected] .

Tuition and funding

Tuition and segregated fee rates are always listed per semester (not for Fall and Spring combined).

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Graduate School Resources

Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.  Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

If you choose to attend UW–Madison and plan to pursue funding on your own, the following sites could be very helpful:

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All ISyE PhD students are provided funding and tuition remission, provided they are making satisfactory academic progress. This funding may be in the form of a teaching assistant, research assistant, or project assistant position, or as an external fellowship. The type position providing the funding support may change from semester to semester and is determined based on a combination of factors including the availability of research funds by the student’s faculty advisor and the need for teaching assistants in ISyE courses.

For information specific to graduate assistantships within the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, please consult the  department’s  graduate program handbook . 

FEDERAL LOANS

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be eligible to receive some level of funding through the federal direct loan program. These loans are available to qualified graduate students who are taking at least 4 credits during the fall and spring semesters, and 2 credits during summer. Private loans are also available. Learn more about UW-Madison financial aid here.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS

For information on international student funding and scholarships, visit the ISS website.

The UW-Madison Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is a national leader in research funding. At the cutting-edge of industrial engineering and systems research, the department offers state-of-the-art facilities for faculty, staff and students to work in. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, respected nationally and internationally for their research.

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Curricular Requirements

Minimum graduate school requirements.

Review the Graduate School minimum  academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.

Required Courses

Students choose one of the following research areas . Work with your faculty advisors to answer any questions and to form a plan of study.

Operations Research, Optimization, and Analytics 1

These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.

Health Systems Engineering 1

Topics vary for this course. Obtain advance approval from your faculty advisor.

Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial AI 1

Human factors and ergonomics 1.

HFE Course Requirement

Various courses in the categories of Research Methods, Statistics, Qualitative Research, Biomechanics Methods, and Psychology count as "Tools and Methods." The Human Factors and Ergonomics faculty group updates the list of "Tools and Methods" courses, and advisors decide which set of courses are appropriate for each student.  Work with your faculty advisor regarding non-I SY E course work.

Prior to defending their dissertation, HFE Ph.D. students must complete at least six seminar/special topics courses numbered 700 or above totaling a minimum of 12 credits; at least 6 credits of these must be in the Human Factors and Ergonomics area. Seminar credits outside the Human Factors and Ergonomics area may be used to satisfy the Industrial Engineering Breadth requirement. Other courses may qualify. Students may submit courses to the HFE Area group for consideration. Transfer students should submit a course syllabus or description and transcript for any courses from other institutions that they would like to have considered for satisfaction of this requirement. The HFE Area group will make this decision.

Additional Requirements for all ISyE PhD Students

• PhD students must complete the Breadth requirement for their degree program by completing a cohesive group of courses outside the ISyE major in order to add breadth to their program.
• Recognizing the importance of instructional training to our PhD students, each student in the PhD program is required to serve as a teaching assistant for at least one semester during their program. Requests for a partial or full waiver of this requirement should be submitted in writing to the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and will be reviewed by the Academic Affairs Cluster.  
• Colloquium/Lecture Series: For at least two semesters, students must regularly attend a colloquium series. The appropriate colloquium series must be approved by the student’s faculty adviser. It is not required to meet this requirement by registering for a course (indeed some colloquium series have no associate course). Instead, attendance at the approved colloquium series must be confirmed by the student’s faculty adviser when the student submits their PhD Plan of Study prior to their preliminary examination. Example of colloquium series that can be used to meet this requirement include the ISyE Colloquia and the Systems, Information, Learning and Optimization (SILO) seminars.
• All ISyE PhD students must utilize the graduate student portal in MyUW to add, change, or discontinue any doctoral minor or graduate/professional certificate. To apply to this minor, log in to my.wisc.edu, click on Graduate Student Portal, and then click on Add/Change Programs. Select the information for the doctoral minor for which you are applying.
• For additional information, please contact [email protected].

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The Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences PhD Program produces researchers who combine strength in core methodologies of operations research (e.g., optimization, stochastic modeling and simulation, statistics, and data analytics) with the ability to apply them to yield practical benefits in solving problems that are important in the real world. The program offers students the opportunity to use skills in computing, mathematical analysis and modeling, and economics to produce research that helps to improve the efficiency, quality, and the potential of organizations to fulfill their missions. The program prepares students for research-based careers in industry, academia, non-profit, and government.

Areas of specialization include Analytics, Stochastic Analysis & Simulation, Optimization,  Financial Engineering, Logistics & Operations, Healthcare Engineering, Applied Statistics & Statistical Learning, and Management Science.

Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, but need not have a degree in industrial engineering. The program has attracted students of applied mathematics, computer science, economics, finance, mathematics, physics, statistics, and most other engineering disciplines.

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The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in  The Graduate School Policy Guide .

Those students enrolled in the IEMS PhD program receive the MS as they progress toward the PhD. For students who are progressing to the PhD, the master's degree is generally awarded upon completion of the following:

Minimum GPA 3.0

Total Units Required: 12 

Other MS Degree Requirements

• Examination on a research paper at end of first year

Total Units Required: 15

Other PhD Degree Requirements

• Examinations:  candidacy examination on a research paper at end of first year
• Prospectus:  Initial part of dissertation research, to be completed by the end of the third year in the program.
• PhD Dissertation:  based on independent research
• Final Evaluations:  oral defense of dissertation
• Other:  at least one experience as an instructor or teaching assistant; satisfy TGS English proficiency requirement

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Our PhD program will prepare you with the latest theory, computational tools, and research methods for a career of discovery in academia or industry. You will learn to innovate in a wide range of domains, such as artificial intelligence, high-tech, healthcare, energy, finance, consulting, data science, management, robotics, logistics, and human factors.

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Whether it's  Professor Adler's  interludes about the life of George B. Dantzig (a former Berkeley IEOR Professor and one of the creators of the Simplex Algorithm) or  Professor Rhonda Righter’s  eye-opening insights into queueing techniques (which engraves “conditioning” into my thinking patterns), every moment in class is a valuable learning experience. IEOR faculty always go above and beyond to support students. For example, most recently,  Professor Candace Yano  responded to my email at 11:57 pm on a Friday just to address my seemingly trivial questions about a presentation slide.

Looking ahead, after my graduation (still a few years away), I envision taking a role as a research scientist in an industry where I can make a meaningful impact. While I haven't pinpointed the specific industry I'll dive into, the flexibility and wealth of choices at Berkeley IEOR make that uncertainty perfectly okay. The ability to customize minor courses (and even set your own titles) showcases a high degree of flexibility, offering many options tailored to individual preferences and goals.

Addressing the question of why choose Berkeley IEOR over other grad schools, I offer a broader perspective: "A PhD is not just a degree; it is a lifestyle." Berkeley IEOR has become the ideal environment for me to live the life I envisioned, with its supportive atmosphere, an exceptional cohort, supportive mentors, and all the advantages of being part of UC Berkeley and the Bay Area.

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PhD in Industrial Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering is awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement and research competence in the field of industrial engineering. To earn a PhD, a student must complete approved and advanced course work and submit and defend an original dissertation of independent research. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering expects all successful doctoral candidates to show depth of knowledge and research innovation in their chosen field of specialization.

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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

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PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous:  MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.

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The fourth annual Rising Scholars Conference on October 25 and 26 gathers diverse PhD students from across the country to present their research.

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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

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Admissions for 2024 is closed. The next opportunity to apply will be for 2025 admission. The 2025 application will open in September 2024. 

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Students in good academic standing in our program receive a funding package that includes tuition, medical insurance, and a fellowship stipend and/or TA/RA salary. We also provide a new laptop computer and a conference travel/research budget.

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Unlike formulaic approaches to training scholars, the PhD Program at MIT Sloan allows students to choose their own adventure and develop a unique scholarly identity. This can be daunting, but students are given a wide range of support along the way - most notably having access to world class faculty and coursework both at MIT and in the broader academic community around Boston.

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Profiles of our current students

MIT Sloan produces top-notch PhDs in management. Immersed in MIT Sloan's distinctive culture, upcoming graduates are poised to innovate in management research and education.

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The PhD Program is integral to the research of MIT Sloan's world-class faculty. With a reputation as risk-takers who are unafraid to embrace the unconventional, they are engaged in exciting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that often includes PhD students as key team members.

Research centers across MIT Sloan and MIT provide a rich setting for collaboration and exploration. In addition to exposure to the faculty, PhD students also learn from one another in a creative, supportive research community.

Throughout MIT Sloan's history, our professors have devised theories and fields of study that have had a profound impact on management theory and practice.

From Douglas McGregor's Theory X/Theory Y distinction to Nobel-recognized breakthroughs in finance by Franco Modigliani and in option pricing by Robert Merton and Myron Scholes, MIT Sloan's faculty have been unmatched innovators.

This legacy of innovative thinking and dedication to research impacts every faculty member and filters down to the students who work beside them.

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“MIT Sloan PhD training is a transformative experience. The heart of the process is the student’s transition from being a consumer of knowledge to being a producer of knowledge. This involves learning to ask precise, tractable questions and addressing them with creativity and rigor. Hard work is required, but the reward is the incomparable exhilaration one feels from having solved a puzzle that had bedeviled the sharpest minds in the world!” -Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Entrepreneurship

Sample Dissertation Abstracts - These sample Dissertation Abstracts provide examples of the work that our students have chosen to study while in the MIT Sloan PhD Program.

We believe that our doctoral program is the heart of MIT Sloan's research community and that it develops some of the best management researchers in the world. At our annual Doctoral Research Forum, we celebrate the great research that our doctoral students do, and the research community that supports that development process.

The videos of their presentations below showcase the work of our students and will give you insight into the topics they choose to research in the program.

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The PhD degree in MS&E is intended for students primarily interested in a career of research and teaching, or high-level technical work in universities, industry, or government.

The PhD is conferred upon candidates who have demonstrated substantial scholarship and the ability to conduct independent research. Through course work and guided research, the program prepares students to make original contributions in Management Science and Engineering and related fields.

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“I became interested in the intersection between behavioral economics and energy policy, inspiring many of the projects I have undertaken during my time at Stanford.”

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Our department centers — including the Center for Optimization and Statistical Learning , the Center for Engineering and Health , and the Center for Deep Learning — cross disciplines and advance technology to help solve problems across fields.

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Our department offers undergraduate (BS), graduate (PhD), and professional master’s (MS) degree programs. Students can choose from a variety of courses aimed at developing skills in analytics and understanding industrial engineering’s role in solving modern business challenges. In addition, students at all levels enjoy the opportunities created by our connections to Chicagoland industry and nonprofits in a wide variety of areas from transportation to healthcare to logistics to data science. Our graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in industry, government, and academia.

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Please note: The IEMS department does not offer a master's program. However, McCormick's Combined BS/MS Program allows undergraduates to simultaneously pursue a bachelor's degree (BS) in industrial engineering and a master's degree (MS) from another engineering department.

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Professor and director of master of science in machine learning and data science program.

“ As Director of the Center for Deep Learning, I lead large projects developing models and software for deep learning that engage many PhD students and post-docs.”

Jorge Nocedal FACULTY

Walter p. murphy professor of industrial engineering and management sciences.

“ Our Center for Optimization and Statistical Learning integrates and nurtures two core research areas of the department: optimization and statistical learning. We are training a new generation of engineers in the era of data-driven decision making.”

Jill Wilson FACULTY

Charles deering mccormick distinguished professor of instruction and assistant chair.

“ I oversee and shape our undergraduate program to provide a high-caliber educational experience, while promoting student community and supporting overall student wellness.”

Seyed Iravani FACULTY

Professor and director of graduate studies.

“ As Director of Graduate Studies, I manage our PhD education and maintain its high quality with the goal of training independent and innovative thinkers who are ready to push the boundaries of the knowledge in the field of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences.”

Sanjay Mehrotra FACULTY

Professor and director of the center for engineering and health.

“ The Center for Engineering & Health develops systems solutions to healthcare operations and policy problems. In the process, we develop data science and decision methods through engagement of undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows.”

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PhD Studies - School of Industrial Engineering - Purdue University

Doctoral (PhD) Program Overview

Purdue's School of Industrial Engineering continues to offer one of the nation's preeminent PhD programs, providing research areas in human factors, manufacturing, operations research, and production systems. PhD students are encouraged to participate in multidisciplinary studies and multi-cultural educational efforts in one or more of our diverse toptical areas, including:

• Aviation Human Factors
• Digital Human Modeling
• Distributed Control
• Energy Systems
• E-work, E-business, E-service Systems 
• Financial Engineering
• Global Systems
• Group Work and Communications
• Health Care Engineering
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Intelligent Systems
• Information Visualization
• Machining Processes
• Materials Processing
• Nano-Manufacturing
• Nonlinear Optimization
• Safety Engineering
• Service Engineering
• Simulation Optimization

Program Highlights

• Typical Completion:  Students take a combination of advanced technical courses, focusing their study on areas of interest, earning a Doctorate in 4-6 years. 
• Career Catalyzation:  Most graduates enter careers in diverse fields, often on advanced leadership tracks.  

Why Choose a Doctorate Degree in Industrial Engineering?

• Increased Employment Opportunities :  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for industrial engineers will increase about 8% between now and 2028. 
• Increased Earning Potential .   Our alumni self-report that Purdue Industrial Engineering PhD  graduates earn 15% or more than their peers with a Master's degree.

Why Choose Purdue?

• Field Defining Innovation & Research:   The School of Industrial Engineering has been defining the field and educating future leaders in industrial engineering for 65 years. The graduate program is ranked in the top 10 and the IE on-line degree program is ranked #1 in the nation. Our researchers perform field-defining research that is regarded worldwide for its impact and quality.
• Excellence at Scale : As one of the top 10 engineering graduate programs in the nation, Purdue's College of Engineering is one of the largest and strongest programs in the nation with 13 different schools and departments.
• Affordable Tuition :  Tuition for our program is considerably cost effective compared to other programs.
• Low Cost of Living :  The cost of living in the Greater Lafayette-West Lafayette area is one of the lowest in the nation, with housing rent ranging from 23% to 179% less expensive than competing university cities (numbeo.com). 

Curriculum Requirements

Courses selected for the PhD option are intended to provide depth of study in a particular area of interest. The prerequisites to the program assure a minimal amount of knowledge in the general field of industrial engineering. The curriculum is designed such that the student has broad selectivity over their coursework. Selection of courses should be conducted with the faculty member supervising the research project, to ensure courses taken supplement the research project.

Credit Requirements for the Doctoral (PhD) Degree:

Have at least 90 total graduate credit hours, which must include:

• A minimum of 24 credit hours of course work;
• A minimum of  36 credit hours of  research credits (IE 69900).

Additional Requirements for a Doctoral (PhD) Degree 

• Development of a thesis document meeting all requirements of the faculty and Graduate School; and,
• Successful  preliminary exam and defense through an oral examination to a committee of faculty members;  

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The Industrial Engineering PhD program prepares students for extensive research and careers in academia, industry and government while providing a broad knowledge of industrial engineering.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering is intended for a student with a bachelor's or master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.

The PhD program is designed to produce highly skilled researchers with both broad knowledge of industrial engineering and in-depth knowledge of specialty fields for careers in academia, industry, and government. The program allows a candidate to thoroughly study some aspect of industrial engineering through faculty expertise in research areas such as management systems, systems simulation and modeling, operations research, quality systems engineering, interactive simulation and training systems, systems engineering, and human systems engineering, human-computer interaction, and ergonomics.

The Industrial Engineering program is structured to support the emergence of Central Florida as a national center of high technology as well as supporting the diverse service industries in the region and throughout the nation.

In the Industrial Engineering PhD program, students may be able to individually craft their programs of study and select their courses to focus in one or more of the following research areas for their dissertations:

Human Systems Engineering/Ergonomics:

As technology has become more sophisticated, the need to design for the human user has become more difficult, yet even more important. Human engineering and ergonomics assist in ensuring that as technology advances, the abilities, limitations, and needs of humans are considered in the system design. This not only supports the needs of the user, it also optimizes the efficiency and usability of the system designed. Traditionally, ergonomics has been associated with biomechanical issues and work measurement and performance issues in physical system design, as well as occupational and industrial safety. The broader focus of human engineering encompasses those issues as well as incorporating the reaction and effectiveness of human interaction with systems, both physical systems and virtual systems such as computer-based models.

Research in the Human Systems Engineering and Ergonomics area provides students with the necessary knowledge in human engineering and ergonomics to effectively design tasks, industrial systems, and work environments that maximize human performance, safety, and overall productivity.

Management Systems/Engineering management:

The Management Systems/Engineering Management research focuses on providing the knowledge for improving organizational systems. Engineering Management focuses on effective decision-making and successful project delivery in engineering and technological organizations. With technological advancements comes a new level of organizational complexity. As a result, new knowledge is needed to help the technical organization understand how to improve. The Management Systems/Engineering Management studies and research in the Industrial Engineering program are intended for individuals of all engineering disciplines. Research and coursework focus on a systems view of engineering problems related to the management of complex industrial, military, government, and social systems.

Operations Research:

The Operations Research courses in the Industrial Engineering MS program uses mathematics and computer-based systems to model operational processes and decisions in order to develop and evaluate alternatives that will lead to gains in efficiency and effectiveness. Drawing on probability, statistics, simulation, optimization, and stochastic processes, Operations Research provides many of the analytic tools used by industrial engineers as well as by other analysts to improve processes, decision-making, and management by individuals and organizations. Research in this area is ideal for students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, or science. The knowledge in these courses build on an undergraduate Engineering, Mathematics, or Science degree to develop a strong modeling and analytical capability to improve processes and decision-making.

Quality Systems Engineering:

The Quality Systems Engineering research in the Industrial Engineering MS program focuses on providing the knowledge for improving product and process quality in manufacturing and service industries. Quality Systems Engineering provides both the quantitative tools for measuring quality and the managerial focus and organizational insight required to implement effective continuous improvement programs and incorporate the voice of the customer. The Quality Systems Engineering courses builds on an undergraduate degree in industrial engineering or a closely related discipline to provide the necessary knowledge to plan, control, and improve the product assurance function in government, military, service, or manufacturing organizations.

Simulation Modeling and Analysis:

The Simulation Modeling and Analysis research and studies in the Industrial Engineering MS program focus on providing a fundamental understanding of the functional and technical design requirements for simulation in manufacturing and service industries. Research in this area is based on a systems modeling paradigm and provides coding and development capability in the context of a broader systems framework. Significant exposure to design and analysis aspects is a core element of the track. The Simulation Modeling and Analysis research and coursework prepare individuals with an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on using simulation as an analysis and design tool for the manufacturing and service industries.

Systems Engineering:

Intelligence is being infused into everyday systems, processes and infrastructure that enable physical goods to be developed, manufactured, bought and sold. These same systems also facilitate the movement and delivery of global products and services that support worldwide markets such as finance, energy resources, and healthcare systems.

With these technological advancements, comes a new level of complexity as organizations struggle to integrate systems, processes and data feeds. As a result, the demand for systems engineering and related skills is expected to grow significantly.

Systems engineers design and implement computer systems, software, and networks, including defining complex system requirements, and determining system specifications, processes and working parameters.

The Systems Engineering studies and research in the Industrial Engineering MS program are intended for individuals of all engineering disciplines. Research and coursework focus on a systems view of engineering problems related to the management of complex industrial, military, government, and social systems.

Interactive Simulation and Training Systems:

The Interactive Simulation and Training Systems research within the Industrial Engineering MS program focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of significant topics relative to simulation systems and the requirements, design, development, and use of such systems for knowledge transfer in the technical environment. Courses in this area address the evolving and multiple discipline application of interactive simulation by providing a wealth of electives to support development of individual student interests and talents. In conjunction with UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training, industrial organizations involved in simulation in the Central Florida region, military organizations, and other governmental organizations, ISTS research in the MS program provides exposure to both military and commercial interactive simulation and training systems.

The emphasis is on the application and development of interactive simulation and training systems to meet various requirements including, but not limited to: simulators, skill trainers, organizational learning systems, computer and web-based interactive simulation systems and other novel interactive simulation efforts. Courses in the interactive simulation and training systems area prepare individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, education, psychology, mathematics or other related disciplines for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on the interactive simulation and training systems industries.

The Industrial Engineering PhD program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. If a student holds a master's degree, the student must complete at least 27 credit hours of required coursework, in addition to 15 credit hours of dissertation.

Of the total coursework taken, 27 hours must be formal course work exclusive of independent study and 15 credit hours must consist of dissertation research (EIN 7980). All remaining hours are determined with a faculty adviser and approved by the department. Details about this program are located in the Industrial Engineering PhD Handbook linked in the Handbook section above.

Total Credit Hours Required: 72 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Industrial Engineering PhD program.

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Program Prerequisites

Bachelor's and Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Degree Requirements

Required courses.

• ESI6891 - IEMS Research Methods (3)
• ESI6247 - Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3)

Elective Courses

• - At least seventeen unrestricted electives - A maximum of 30 semester credit hours from an earned master's degree may be applied toward these requirements. Waived credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis. - A maximum of 12 hours of Independent Study and/or Doctoral research is allowed in the Ph.D. program of study. Students, with the approval of their advisers and/or the graduate program director, may select from the following groups of courses to satisfy the needs of their research goals or career objectives. To assist students in achieving their goals and objectives, courses are grouped below to suggest focus areas, only as guides for advising and course selection. The listing of these courses does not guarantee that they will be offered by the department in a particular year or semester. In addition to the courses listed below, students may be allowed to take courses from the following disciplines, with the approval of the graduate program director, as an elective in their graduate plan of study. Other Engineering Programs Computer Science Mathematics and Statistics Business Administration/Management
• EIN5248 - Ergonomics (3)
• EIN5251 - Usability Engineering (3)
• EIN6258 - Human Computer Interaction (3)
• EIN6271 - Human Reliability (3)
• ESI6225 - Quality Design and Control (3)
• ESI6224 - Quality Management (3)
• EIN6336 - Production and Inventory Control (3)
• ESI5227 - Total Quality Improvement (3)
• EIN6182 - Engineering Management (3)
• EIN5117 - Management Information Systems I (3)
• EIN6370 - Innovation in Engineering Design (3)
• EIN6339 - Operations Engineering (3)
• EIN5108 - The Environment of Technical Organizations (3)
• ESI6336 - Queueing Systems (3)
• ESI5306 - Operations Research (3)
• ESI6418 - Linear Programming and Extensions (3)
• ESI6532 - Object-Oriented Simulation (3)
• ESI5531 - Discrete Systems Simulation (3)
• EIN5255C - Interactive Simulation (3)
• EIN6528 - Simulation Based Life Cycle Engineering (3)
• EIN6936 - Seminar in Advanced Industrial Engineering (3)
• ESI6217 - Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3)
• ESI6358 - Decision Analysis (3)
• ESI5359 - Risk Assessment and Management (3)
• EIN6215 - System Safety Engineering and Management (3)
• ESI5236 - Reliability Engineering (3)
• EIN5346 - Engineering Logistics (3)

Dissertation

• Earn at least 15 credits from the following types of courses: EIN 7980 Dissertation

Examinations

• At Qualifying Examination (QE) time students should know their intended direction of research but they do not necessarily know their specific topic/problem. The QE's objective is to determine whether the student's knowledge allows for a thorough understanding of methods and techniques discussed in the literature in his/her area(s) of interest. The IEMS PhD Qualifying Examination is a take-home exam designed to test the student's knowledge of fundamentals within the discipline and to assess the student's ability to conduct independent research and to think analytically, creatively, and independently. Exam questions address the student's global research awareness as well as his/her analytical thinking, research potential, and communication skills. The student must be able to understand the field's literature, as well as to summarize and discuss research findings. It is strongly recommended that students take ESI 6891 IEMS Research Methods prior to taking the Qualifying Examination. While thinking about taking the Qualifying Examination, students are strongly encouraged to evaluate their options for research and make informed decisions about their area of research interests. It is recommended that students seek advice from faculty members whose research interests match their own research areas in order for the students to properly select their electives and develop the appropriate plan of study. In addition to the Qualifying Examination, the student must pass a Candidacy Examination and a Dissertation Defense Examination. Details about these examinations and other requirements are located in the Industrial Engineering PhD Handbook. The Candidacy Examination may be taken any time after successful completion of the Qualifying Examination, but not in the same semester. The objective of the Candidacy Examination is to determine if the student has the breadth and depth of knowledge required to conduct independent research in the proposed area. The Candidacy Examination includes an oral presentation of a detailed dissertation proposal, which becomes the oral candidacy document, and the written component of the Candidacy Examination is satisfied by the proposal document, which becomes the required candidacy document. The Dissertation Defense Examination is an oral examination taken in defense of the written dissertation. The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that all dissertation defense announcements are approved by the student's adviser and posted on the college's website and on the Events Calendar of the College of Graduate Studies website at least two weeks before the defense date.

Dissertation Committee Requirement

• The doctoral committee must consist of a minimum of four members: at least three must be graduate faculty members from within the student's department, and one must be at large, from graduate faculty scholars outside the Industrial Engineering faculty. The committee chair must be a member of the graduate faculty who is approved to direct dissertations. Faculty members with joint appointments in IEMS may serve as department-faculty committee members. Adjunct faculty and off-campus experts who are graduate faculty scholars may serve as the outside-the-department person on the committee, as well as serve as co-chairs of the committee with the approval of the department Chair. The College of Graduate Studies reserves the right to review appointments to advisory committees, place a representative on any advisory committee, or appoint a co-adviser. Joint faculty members may serve as committee chairs. Off-campus experts and adjunct faculty who are graduate faculty scholars may not serve as committee chairs, but may serve as co-chairs. All committee members vote on acceptance or rejection of the dissertation proposal and the final dissertation. The dissertation proposal or final dissertation must be approved by the advisory committee with no more than one dissenting vote.

Admission to Candidacy

• The following are required to be admitted to candidacy and enroll in dissertation hours. Evidence of successful completion of these requirements must be received by the College of Graduate Studies one day prior to the start of classes for the semester in which a student wishes to enroll in dissertation hours. - Completion or near completion of course work, except for dissertation hours. - Successful completion of the candidacy examination, including successful defense of the written dissertation proposal. - The dissertation advisory committee is formed, consisting of approved graduate faculty and graduate faculty scholars. - Submittal of an approved program of study.

Grand Total Credits: 72

Application requirements, application deadlines, financial information.

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Fellowship Information

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.

As a pre-doctoral student at the beginning of the PhD program, a preliminary plan of study must be developed with the graduate program director and meet with departmental approval. At this time transfer credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. The student's plan of study itemizing the study plan must be approved prior to the end of the first semester of studies by the Graduate Director of the IEMS department.

After completion of the Qualifying Examination and admission as a doctoral student, the official plan of study is developed that must meet with departmental approval. The student's dissertation committee approves the final plan of study after the Candidacy Examination is passed. These steps are normally completed within the first year of study beyond the master's degree. The degree must be completed within seven years from the date of admission as a pre-doctoral student and within four years of passing the Candidacy Examination.

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems monitors student progress and may dismiss a student if performance standards or academic progress are not maintained. Satisfactory academic performance in a program includes, but is not limited to, maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA in all graduate work taken as part of (or transferred into) the plan of study. Satisfactory performance also involves maintaining the standards of academic progress and professional integrity expected in our discipline. Failure to maintain these standards may result in dismissal from the program.

Students in the Industrial Engineering PhD program pay a $58 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. For part-time students, the equipment fee is $29 per semester.

The Independent Learning requirement is met by successful completion of the student's candidacy and dissertation defense examinations.

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The IMSE department has a vibrant Ph.D. program with full time students conducting research in areas of critical national significance including healthcare systems, medical diagnosis, energy systems, sensors and networks, public health policy, cancer and Alzheimer disease modeling, transportation, urban systems modeling, supply chain logistics, risk analysis, and engineering education. IMSE Ph.D. students participate in a very active student chapter for INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences), which engages in various professional and leadership activities. In 2011 and 2012, the USF INFORMS Student Chapter received the highest recognition (Summa Cum Laude) from INFORMS among all worldwide chapters. Our recent graduates have joined both academia and industry including Texas Tech,University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, George Mason University, Western Michigan University, Disney, FedEx, Verizon, and Centers for Disease Control.

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Atlanta , GA

• # 1 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering
• # 5 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$14,064 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$29,140 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

4,784 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Ann Arbor , MI

• # 2 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering
• # 7 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$29,466 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$55,276 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,800 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Berkeley , CA

• # 3 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering
• # 3 in Best Engineering Schools

$11,700 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$26,802 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,673 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Cambridge , MA

• # 4 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering  (tie)
• # 1 in Best Engineering Schools

$57,590 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,222 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Stanford , CA

• # 2 in Best Engineering Schools

$66,297 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,469 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Evanston , IL

• # 6 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering  (tie)
• # 17 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$62,163 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$7,372 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,188 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Blacksburg , VA

• # 30 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$14,506 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$29,238 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,411 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Ithaca , NY

• # 8 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering  (tie)
• # 13 in Best Engineering Schools

$29,500 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$2,602 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,617 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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West Lafayette , IN

• # 4 in Best Engineering Schools

$10,842 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$29,644 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,495 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$29,644 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

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New York , NY

• # 10 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering  (tie)

$2,362 per credit (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$2,362 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,921 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$2,362 per credit (full-time)

$2,362 per credit (part-time)

Pennsylvania State University--University Park

University Park , PA

• # 32 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$26,062 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$43,260 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,209 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$26,062 per year (in-state, full-time)

$43,260 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Texas A&M University--College Station

College Station , TX

• # 10 in Best Engineering Schools

$287 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$816 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,380 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$287 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$816 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

University of Wisconsin--Madison

Madison , WI

• # 27 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$10,728 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$24,054 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,574 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$10,728 per year (in-state, full-time)

$24,054 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

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Air force institute of technology.

Wright Patterson AFB , OH

• in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering
• Unranked in Best Engineering Schools

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Arizona State University (Fulton)

• # 41 in Best Engineering Schools

$12,014 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$32,656 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

4,464 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$32,656 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Auburn University (Ginn)

Auburn , AL

• # 55 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$10,386 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$31,158 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

636 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$10,386 per year (in-state, full-time)

$31,158 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Binghamton University--SUNY (Watson)

Binghamton , NY

• # 112 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$11,310 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$23,100 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,095 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$23,100 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Boston University

Boston , MA

• # 34 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$61,050 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$1,908 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,230 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$1,908 per credit (part-time)

Case Western Reserve University (Case)

Cleveland , OH

• # 53 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$50,838 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$2,119 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

659 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$50,838 per year (full-time)

$2,119 per credit (part-time)

Clemson University

Clemson , SC

• # 77 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$10,858 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$22,566 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,339 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$10,858 per year (in-state, full-time)

$22,566 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Colorado State University (Scott)

Fort Collins , CO

$602 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$1,476 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

715 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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$602 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$1,476 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

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The M.S. in Industrial Engineering (IE) program is a top ranked program focused on preparing students to assume organizational leadership roles after they graduate. 

We provide a strong academic foundation and combine it with an emphasis on real-world application. Our courses are taught by professors with significant industry experience. Courses are project based and highly practical, focused on helping students apply principles learned in class to professional situations faced when helping organizations grow and improve. 

Program highlights include:

• top ranked program that continues to climb
• strong foundational academic core taught by highly experienced professors
• emphasis on experiential learning which culminates with a Capstone program where students apply skills and concepts learned in the classroom on a company-sponsored project
• program flexibility that offers elective choice from across the TMI Department, Tandon and University
• robust networking and career support - Professionally affiliated student clubs with INFORMs and IISE, LinkedIn group , IE Alumni Advisory board, career development and certification workshops
• great location, in the heart of the  Brooklyn Tech Triangle  and close to Manhattan we are close to many companies across diverse industries which creates outstanding opportunities for internships and job placement

The IE Program comprises 12 courses totaling 30 credits. Courses for the IE program are held at the Brooklyn campus of NYU Tandon.

Industrial engineers determine the most effective ways to design, manage and improve systems — people, machines, materials, information, and energy —t o make a product or provide a service. 

In this regard, the IE program’s curriculum provides participants with a deep understanding of the foundational elements of industrial engineering. 

Industrial Engineers play a key role in driving change. Skills developed in areas like change management, organizational transformation and systems optimization are increasingly valuable, making industrial engineers highly sought after throughout a wide range of industries.

Industrial engineers work in consulting firms, financial services, health care, government, transportation, construction, social services, operations, and supply chain management.

Elective courses, organized by concentration and offered both within the program and throughout the University, provide students with the flexibility to create an individualized curriculum.

Concentrations are suggested specializations and reflect the recent directional advances in the field. Students may also elect to create a unique curriculum plan that includes courses selected throughout the prescribed areas of concentration.

Areas of Concentration include:

• Business Transformation and Continuous Improvement - for students interested in helping organizations understand where to focus, build and implement the capability to transform. This is of primary interest to students considering careers in consulting.
• Operations and Supply Chain Management - for students interested in building agile, dynamic teams capable of partnering across the enterprise to continuously define and deliver customer-centric value. This is of primary interest to students considering careers in management.
• Operations Research and Systems Analytics - for students interested in working with organizational leaders and cross-enterprise teams to frame the discussion on how to best use data to drive the conversation on where to focus improvement efforts. This is of primary interest to students considering data science and operations analysis.

These are suggested areas of concentration only. We work with students to select courses from across our department and the University to create opportunities that align with and provide support for students' career ambitions.

IE Electives (6 Credits)

• IE-GY 6003 Engineering Economics
• IE-GY 6063 Work Design and Measurement
• IE-GY 7653 Human Factors in Engineering Design
• IE-GY 7873 Lean Manufacturing
• IE-GY 7923 Design for Manufacturing
• IE-GY 7993 Supply Chain Engineering
• MG-GY 6103 Management Science
• MG-GY 6343 Human Capital Engineering & Analytics
• MG-GY 8413 Business Analytics
• MG-GY 8643 New Product Development
• MG-GY 8653 Managing Technological Change & Innovation
• MG-GY 9753 Selected Topics in Management

Free Electives (9 Credits)

Students can also elect to take an additional three courses/nine credits outside of the IE electives with approval from their academic advisor.

Admission Requirements

Industrial Engineering Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and an engineering degree is not required to join our program. 

The general requirements for the degree Master of Science are stated in this catalog under “ Graduate Degrees ”. Detailed requirements for this degree are shown below.

Admission to the Master of Science program requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution. Applicants should have a superior undergraduate academic record. 

Students who do not meet these requirements are considered individually for admission and may be admitted subject to their completion of courses to remove deficiencies. 

Students are encouraged to seek waivers (and have approved substitutes designated) for all required courses in which they can demonstrate competence, thereby using their time effectively.

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