Industrial Engineering, MS
Are you looking to further your career through a highly ranked graduate program? Gain the knowledge and skills for a challenging and rewarding future addressing society's most pressing needs.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
In the Master of Science program in industrial engineering, you prepare to provide practical and economically efficient solutions to applicable, complex problems --- solutions that require a system-level approach. Examples include challenges that arise in health care delivery, food and energy systems, and strategic planning of manufacturing, logistics operations and service industries. Statistics, optimization, computer simulation and advanced analytics are some of the tools you use to address these problems.
The industrial engineering program is immersed in the innovative environment that permeates Arizona State University, and its faculty members are internationally recognized for their innovative research projects funded by both government and industry. This program, consistently ranked among the top 20 graduate programs in the U.S., is recognized for its high-impact, agile, interdisciplinary, results-oriented research.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis
Required Core (9 credit hours) Electives (15 or 21 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 or 6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information At the time of admission, students' applications are considered primarily for the nonthesis track. After enrolling at ASU, a student may consult with and receive approval from the industrial engineering faculty to pursue the thesis track.
IEE 545 Advanced Simulating Stochastic Systems (3) or IEE 561 Production Systems (3)
IEE 572 Design Engineering Experiments (3) or IEE 573 Reliability Engineering (3) or IEE 578 Regression Analysis (3)
IEE 574 Applied Deterministic Operations Research (3) or IEE 575 Applied Stochastic Operations Research Models (3)
IEE 599 Thesis (6) or
portfolio (0)
The MS in industrial engineering is a 30 credit hour program with a thesis track and a nonthesis track. The thesis track requires 24 credit hours of coursework, six credit hours of thesis, a written thesis and a final oral examination. The nonthesis track requires 30 credit hours of coursework and a portfolio. The thesis track includes 15 credit hours of electives, and the nonthesis track includes 21 credit hours of electives. Electives include IEE 500-level coursework and should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Conduct advanced modeling from the fields of operations research and management information systems through the use of analysis tools at the MS level
- Apply key theories and methods used in the field of industrial engineering to develop solutions.
- Integrate learning to deliver an organized description of an industrial engineering solution.
Conduct advanced modeling from the fields of operations research and management information systems through the use of analysis tools at the MS levelAdmission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information At the time they apply, all applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of nine credit hours of calculus (Calculus I, II, III) with a grade of "C" (scale is 4.00 = "A") or higher. A student with any additional assigned coursework must complete each course with a grade of "B" or higher (scale is 4.00 = "A") within two semesters of admission to the program. These courses include: CSE 205 Object-oriented Programming and Data Structures The applicant's undergraduate GPA and depth of preparation in engineering are the primary factors in admission consideration.
An applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language with a TOEFL iBT® score of 4.5, or 90 (taken at a testing center) if taken before January 21, 2026; 7 on the IELTS; or 115 on the Duolingo English test, regardless of current residency.
IEE 376 Operations Research Deterministic Techniques/Applications
IEE 380 Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving
IEE 470 Stochastic Operations Research
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 01/15 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 09/15 | Priority* |
| Session A/C | Online | 09/15 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
ASU offers formally approved and coordinated degree programs at the graduate degree level. These programs include a designated number of approved credit hours that are shared by two degrees. For most concurrent degree programs, you apply once through the ASU graduate application. However, if you want to pursue a concurrent program that includes a law degree, you must submit both the ASU graduate application and the law school application.
This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Industrial engineers integrate people, processes, equipment, information and systems to do things better. Industrial engineering graduates develop, implement and improve processes, operations and systems in industries for manufacturing, services, communications, agriculture and many other fields.
Graduates of this program are well suited for careers in logistics, finance, defense, travel and health care.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Industrial, Systems & Operations Engineering Prgm
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CTRPT 105
SCAI.Grad.Admission@asu.edu
480-965-3199
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
