Graduate Master of Science

Please refer to the Graduate Manual for more details.

The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering program has been recently revised. It is highly flexible and requires 30 credits of graduate study, and it can be completed either with or without a thesis option. We also offer a dual degree MSIE-MBA program in cooperation with the Katz Graduate School of Business that can be completed in under 2 years.

The department offers a thesis option as well as a non-thesis option, both of which require a minimum of 30 credits in all.

Normally, the program can be completed by full time students in as little as three semesters. Self-supporting students taking a full load should be able to complete the program in one year. For part time students it may take two and one-half to three years of study. Many courses are offered in the evenings for the convenience of working professionals and at least three courses are offered over the summer term.

Requirements

Common Requirement

IE 2000: Introduction to Industrial Engineering (1-cr.): Required for all students who do not have an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering.

Options:

30 credits of graduate coursework without the thesis option
24 credits of graduate coursework plus a six to eight-credit thesis

Non-thesis option:

Required Courses:
- IE 2005: Probability & Statistics for Engineers
- IE 2001: Operations Research
- IE 2006: Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
At least 2 of the following 4 courses:
- IE 2003: Engineering Management
- IE 2004: Database Design
- IE 2007: Statistics and Data Analysis
- IE 2100: Supply Chain Analysis
Remaining credits can be specialized or broad-based in conjunction with the student's interests and the approval of the advisor.
Options:
- Can take two courses from other graduate offerings within the University

Thesis option:

Requirements:
- IE 2005: Probability & Statistics for Engineers
- IE 2001: Operations Research
- IE 2006: Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
At least 2 of the following 4 courses:
- IE 2003: Engineering Management
- IE 2004: Database Design
- IE 2007: Statistics and Data Analysis
- IE 2083: Supply Chain Analysis
6-8 cr. thesis
Remaining credits will be additional courses selected in conjunction with the advisor and the thesis
No out-of-department electives are permitted with the thesis option

The master's thesis must show marked attainment in one of the departmental concentration areas. Acquisition of the methods and techniques of scientific investigation should also be demonstrated. A faculty member knowledgeable in the student's area of interest must supervise the thesis. Many 2000-level courses are offered in the evening for the convenience of working professionals. At least 3 graduate courses are offered in the summer term.

For more information contact gradie@engr.pitt.edu

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