Program Overview

MSIE Degree Program

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)

The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) degree requires 30 semester hours of approved graduate courses. This includes 21 hours of coursework, 3 hours of research, and 6 hours of thesis. These requisite degree program hours are in addition to any leveling courses. All MSIE students must take INDE 6111 (graduate seminar course) at least once during their studies.

MSIE Core Courses

Students are required to take five core courses based on the following options:

• Mandatory Core Courses:
  • INDE 6372 (Advanced Linear Optimization)
  • INDE 6333 (Probability and Statistics)
• Category 1:
  • INDE 6322 System Safety Engineering
  • INDE 6337 Human Factors Engineering
  • INDE 6365 Engineering Economy II
• Category 2:
  • INDE 6334 Predictive Data Analysis
  • INDE 6336 Reliability Engineering
  • INDE 6363 Statistical Process Control
  • INDE 6370 Digital Simulation
• Category 3:
  • INDE 6332 Engineering Project Management
  • INDE 6361 Production Planning and Control
  • INDE 6383 Engineering Design and Prototyping
  • INDE 7390 Supply Chain Management Students are required to take at least one course from each of the three categories. No more than 6 semester hours of coursework applied to this degree may be taken outside the IE Department, with prior approval by the IE Graduate Program Director.

Thesis Advisory Committee for M.S. Candidates

The candidate must select a thesis advisory committee as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the first academic year. The advisory committee must be approved by the IE Director of Graduate Programs and the IE Department Chair. The advisory committee must be composed of at least three faculty members, with at least two from the IE department at UH. A formal thesis proposal must be submitted to the Advisory Committee and the Director of Graduate Programs within one semester after the Advisory Committee is selected and approved.

Graduate Program

Overview

The Graduate Program offers various degree options, including:

• Master's (MIE)
• Master's (MEMGMT)
• Master of Science (MSIE)
• MIE/MBA Concurrent Degree
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology
• Master of Science in Technology Project Management

Graduate Degree Requirements

Graduate degree requirements include coursework, research, and thesis hours as specified by each degree program.

Graduate Advising

Graduate advising is available to guide students through their degree programs.

Graduate Courses

A list of graduate courses is available, including core courses and electives.

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate scholarships are available to qualified students.

Graduate Tuition Fellowships (GTF)

Graduate Tuition Fellowships (GTF) are available to qualified students.

Graduate Forms

Graduate forms are available for various purposes, including degree plans and thesis proposals.

CPT/OPT Guidelines

Guidelines for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) are available.

Certificate Program

A certificate program is available for students who want to specialize in a specific area.