Industrial and Systems Engineering
Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy
College
Bagley College of EngineeringOverview
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering offers students five different concentration areas from which to choose, with both thesis and non-thesis options available. Major areas of study are industrial systems, operations research, manufacturing systems, management systems engineering and human factors and ergonomics. If you have an engineering degree and are ready to learn more and have greater opportunities to advance in your workplace, an advanced degree in industrial and systems engineering can help. If you have a desire to teach in higher education, you will also find yourself well prepared by obtaining a postgraduate degree.
Requirements
An applicant for admission to graduate study must hold a bachelor's degree from a fully recognized four-year educational institution that has unconditional accreditation with appropriate regional accrediting agencies. They must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the Industrial and Systems Engineering program. Regular admission to graduate study in the program requires a minimum grade point average (last four semesters of undergraduate work) of 3.00/4.00. When a student is deficient in one of the criteria cited, the student's application, nevertheless, may be considered for admission based on the strength of other materials contained in the student's application. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores are NOT required for entry into this program. Bagley College of Engineering programs may accept transfer work previously completed by the student. Transcript reviews to determine transfer or prerequisite work will be evaluated AFTER students are granted full admission. Once admitted an academic coordinator can review those transcripts for more information. To meet admission requirements, submit a separate official final transcript from each college or university attended; faxed transcripts will not be accepted. An applicant may not ignore previous college attendance and must list all colleges attended on the application for admission. You must be in good standing at the last college or university attended.
Master's
Manufacturing Systems
College
Bagley College of EngineeringOverview
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering. In addition, the Department offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with both thesis and non-thesis options.The M.S. (thesis option) is a research-oriented degree and serves to prepare students for positions in industry or government or for further graduate study in industrial and systems engineering or related areas.The M.S. (non-thesis option) is designed to prepare students for positions in business and industry that require a graduate education. This concentration is designed for students who wish to increase their understanding of the design, analysis and control of manufacturing systems and processes.
Requirements
Typically, an entering M.S. student should have a grade point average of 3.00 out of 4.00 for the junior and senior years. Likewise, an entering Ph.D. student with an M.S. degree should have a 3.50 out of 4.00 grade point average on the M.S. work, while a Ph.D. student entering with only a B.S. degree is expected to have a 3.50 out of 4.00 on the last two years of the undergraduate program. A student with a lower GPA may still be eligible for admission based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. All entering students must submit GRE general-test scores. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
Operations Research
College
Bagley College of EngineeringOverview
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering. In addition, the Department offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with both thesis and non-thesis options.The M.S. (thesis option) is a research-oriented degree and serves to prepare students for positions in industry or government or for further graduate study in industrial and systems engineering or related areas.The M.S. (non-thesis option) is designed to prepare students for positions in business and industry that require a graduate education. This concentration is designed for students who wish to increase their understanding of and use of Operations Research (OR) skills for systems analysis and design.
Requirements
Typically, an entering M.S. student should have a grade point average of 3.00 out of 4.00 for the junior and senior years. Likewise, an entering Ph.D. student with an M.S. degree should have a 3.50 out of 4.00 grade point average on the M.S. work, while a Ph.D. student entering with only a B.S. degree is expected to have a 3.50 out of 4.00 on the last two years of the undergraduate program. A student with a lower GPA may still be eligible for admission based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. All entering students must submit GRE general-test scores. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
Industrial Systems
College
Bagley College of EngineeringOverview
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering. In addition, the Department offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with both thesis and non-thesis options.The M.S. (thesis option) is a research-oriented degree and serves to prepare students for positions in industry or government or for further graduate study in industrial and systems engineering or related areas.The M.S. (non-thesis option) is designed to prepare students for positions in business and industry that require a graduate education. This concentration prepares students for general Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) work. It is designed to allow the student a high degree of flexibility in selecting a program that meets his/her needs. For example, the student might choose to specialize in one or more areas of ISE (e.g., quality engineering) or choose a very broad program covering several ISE fields.
Requirements
Typically, an entering M.S. student should have a grade point average of 3.00 out of 4.00 for the junior and senior years. Likewise, an entering Ph.D. student with an M.S. degree should have a 3.50 out of 4.00 grade point average on the M.S. work, while a Ph.D. student entering with only a B.S. degree is expected to have a 3.50 out of 4.00 on the last two years of the undergraduate program. A student with a lower GPA may still be eligible for admission based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. All entering students must submit GRE general-test scores. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
Data Analytics
College
Bagley College of EngineeringOverview
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering. In addition, the Department offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with both thesis and non-thesis options.The M.S. (thesis option) is a research-oriented degree and serves to prepare students for positions in industry or government or for further graduate study in industrial and systems engineering or related areas.The M.S. (non-thesis option) is designed to prepare students for positions in business and industry that require a graduate education. The Data Analytics (DAAS) concentration option is designed for students who wish to advance their careers in data analytics. The industry-relevant curriculum gives students the skills to extract valuable insights from big data. In this program, students will learn expertise in statistical modeling, data management, machine learning, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making related to industrial engineering applications, to meet the growing needs of industry, not-for-profits, government agencies, and other organizations.
Requirements
Typically, an entering M.S. student should have a grade point average of 3.00 out of 4.00 for the junior and senior years. Likewise, an entering Ph.D. student with an M.S. degree should have a 3.50 out of 4.00 grade point average on the M.S. work, while a Ph.D. student entering with only a B.S. degree is expected to have a 3.50 out of 4.00 on the last two years of the undergraduate program. A student with a lower GPA may still be eligible for admission based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. All entering students must submit GRE general-test scores. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
Human Factors & Ergonomics
College
Bagley College of EngineeringOverview
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering. In addition, the Department offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with both thesis and non-thesis options.The M.S. (thesis option) is a research-oriented degree and serves to prepare students for positions in industry or government or for further graduate study in industrial and systems engineering or related areas.The M.S. (non-thesis option) is designed to prepare students for positions in business and industry that require a graduate education. This concentration is designed for students who wish to increase their understanding of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE). Students will be exposed to both a breadth and depth of HFE principles and practices including but not limited to physical ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, and occupational safety and health.
Requirements
Typically, an entering M.S. student should have a grade point average of 3.00 out of 4.00 for the junior and senior years. Likewise, an entering Ph.D. student with an M.S. degree should have a 3.50 out of 4.00 grade point average on the M.S. work, while a Ph.D. student entering with only a B.S. degree is expected to have a 3.50 out of 4.00 on the last two years of the undergraduate program. A student with a lower GPA may still be eligible for admission based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. All entering students must submit GRE general-test scores. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
Management Systems
College
Bagley College of EngineeringOverview
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering. In addition, the Department offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with both thesis and non-thesis options.The M.S. (thesis option) is a research-oriented degree and serves to prepare students for positions in industry or government or for further graduate study in industrial and systems engineering or related areas.The M.S. (non-thesis option) is designed to prepare students for positions in business and industry that require a graduate education. This concentration is designed for students who wish to increase their understanding and capability in the areas of management systems engineering and general engineering management. The philosophy behind this option is that students can be provided with knowledge that will enable them to apply an engineering approach to problems involved in the design and operation of management systems.
Requirements
Typically, an entering M.S. student should have a grade point average of 3.00 out of 4.00 for the junior and senior years. Likewise, an entering Ph.D. student with an M.S. degree should have a 3.50 out of 4.00 grade point average on the M.S. work, while a Ph.D. student entering with only a B.S. degree is expected to have a 3.50 out of 4.00 on the last two years of the undergraduate program. A student with a lower GPA may still be eligible for admission based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. All entering students must submit GRE general-test scores. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
Systems Engineering
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Lesley StrawdermanOverview
The Master of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering is offered online with both thesis and non-thesis options available. The Systems Engineering concentration is a 30-hour program whose core courses include IE 6753 Systems Engineering and Analysis and IE 8593 Model-based Systems Engineering.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a fully recognized four-year educational institution with unconditional regional accreditation, and regular admission requires a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 over the last four semesters of undergraduate work. GRE or GMAT scores are not required. Systems Engineering prerequisites are Calculus I, Calculus II, Engineering Economy I (IE 3913), Engineering Statistics I (IE 4613) and computer programming proficiency.
