Industrial and Systems Engineering Master鈥檚 and PhD Programs

As an industrial and systems engineer, you'll study complex systems and look for simplifying solutions across all environments and fields of study, including manufacturing, management, health systems and social sciences.

Degrees offered

Watson College offers its MS and PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering in person and online via the EngiNet distance learning service. 

Research Topics

  • Applied Statistics and Design of Experiments
  • Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems 
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Mining
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Electronics Packaging and Manufacturing
  • Energy Systems
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics 
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing 
  • Manufacturing Process Control and Design 
  • Neural Network Modeling 
  • Quality
  • Reliability 
  • Simulation 
  • Supply Chain Modeling and Management
  • System Optimization 

Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering Curriculum

The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering provides the balance of theory and practical knowledge for the practice of the profession and/or for advancement to a doctoral program. In recognition of the high concentration of industry in the 亚洲情色 area, this program has been structured to serve both full- and part-time graduate students. Taking advantage of this industrial resource allows the program to develop a realistic approach to integrating both engineering and non-engineering systems, such as those found in manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain management and transportation. This degree program is available in person and fully online. 

Required courses

Students must complete four required courses while maintaining at least a B average. Students will choose between SSIE 553 and SSIE 561

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Degree-completion options 

  • Thesis: Four additional graduate-level elective courses (at least one at 600-level), plus 6 credits of thesis work followed by oral presentation and defense. 
  • Project: Five additional graduate-level elective courses (at least one at 600-level), plus a project of at least 3 credits followed by oral presentation and defense. 
  • Coursework only: Six additional graduate-level elective courses, including at least one 600-level course that contains project-based coursework to serve as capstone for the termination requirement. 

Sample electives

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PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering

The doctoral program in industrial and systems engineering offers a wide variety of research topics such as optimization, machine learning, human factors/ergonomics, supply chain management, healthcare systems, enterprise systems, intelligent systems, data science/analytics, and electronics manufacturing processes, particularly in the areas of printed circuit-board production and automated assembly. This degree program is also available fully online. 

Degree requirements include:

  • satisfaction of the learning contract, including proficiency in teaching and residence requirements
  • pass a comprehensive exam
  • presentation of a colloquium on proposed research
  • acceptance of a prospectus outlining dissertation research
  • submission of a dissertation, and
  • defense of a dissertation at oral examination

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Sarah S. Lam

Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Director

School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering
EB R16