Program Overview

Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering

The Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering program at Texas Tech University offers a comprehensive education in the field.

Overview

The program provides students with a strong foundation in industrial engineering, manufacturing, and systems engineering.

Graduate Programs

• The doctoral program requires a minimum of 60 hours of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, which may include up to 15 hours constituting a minor area.
  • At least 12 hours of doctoral dissertation enrollment are also required for the doctoral degree.
  • Transfer credits from a master's degree program are determined by the student's graduate advisor and the graduate school, with a maximum of 30 transfer credits allowed.
• Within the 60 hours of coursework, doctoral students with a major in industrial engineering must take at least 1 course in at least 4 of the 5 areas in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (transfer courses may be used with approval of the student's advisor).
• A formal plan of study, detailing the major and minor courses and the Ph.D. committee, must be approved by the student's advisor and the Graduate Dean.
• The Ph.D. committee is typically made up of at least 3 Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering graduate faculty members and at least 1 graduate faculty member from outside Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (for larger committees, a majority of faculty must always be from Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering).
• Further, the student must complete a qualifying exam, research proposal, and final dissertation defense.
• In addition, all Ph.D. IE students must have at least two refereed journal papers accepted for publication prior to their final defense.

Undergraduate Programs

• The undergraduate program in Industrial Engineering leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.
• The program includes coursework in areas such as:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
• Students can also pursue minors in related fields.

Research Areas

• Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory
• Bioprinting and Biofabrication Laboratory
• CAD/CAM Laboratory
• Complex System Modeling, Control, and Optimization Laboratory
• Share Lab

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• The program offers various financial aid and scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Advising and Registration

• The program provides academic advising and registration support for undergraduate and graduate students.

Alumni

• The program has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in various industries and fields.
• Alumni can stay connected with the program through various events and activities.