Program Overview

Industrial Engineering Master's Degree Programs

The School of Industrial Engineering offers multiple options for completing a Master's degree, catering to the diverse professional development needs of its students. The selection of an appropriate program depends on the educational goals of the student.

Program Options

• Professional Master's Program: This option provides students with substantial coursework credits to develop a plan of study focused on their topic of interest, including an industry-sponsored project and numerous professional development activities throughout the program.
• Online: This option allows students to develop a plan of study that maximizes credits dedicated to their topic of interest, such as Human Factors, and is fully online to accommodate students who need flexibility.
• Thesis Master's: The thesis program offers an opportunity for independent research in a given area of Industrial Engineering under the supervision of a faculty supervisor. It is generally available for on-campus students and is required for those intending to earn a doctoral degree.
• Non-Thesis: This option enables students to develop a plan of study that maximizes credits dedicated to their topic of interest, such as Human Factors.

Recommended Coursework

Depending on academic background, the following coursework is recommended for all incoming students:

• Mathematics through multivariate calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra (equivalent to Purdue's MA 26500 and MA 26600)
• Applied probability and engineering statistics (equivalent to Purdue's IE 23000 & (IE 33000 or STAT 51100); alternately, students can include STAT 51600 and STAT 51700 in their plan of study)
• Proficiency in computer programming (equivalent to Purdue's CS 15900)
• Note: Credits earned in basic prerequisite courses are not used in the plan of study for the master’s degree. Some graduate courses can be taken concurrently with the above prerequisites.