Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Degree Program

The Master of Science program in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research requires that students complete a total of 30 credits. Candidates for the M.S. degree take a core curriculum consisting of M&I-ENG 620, 657, 684; at least one of 651 or 697Q; at least one of 686 or 754. They must take a total of at least six core courses as approved by their advisor. A master’s thesis or a special project must be completed. Students may select theoretical or applied research projects related to either the industrial, financial, or public sector; projects in the public sector have been concerned with health care delivery, the environment, energy, transportation, and community service. Additionally, all students must register for M&I-ENG 794 every semester.