Industrial Engineering, MS
Analytics, Health Care, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Logistics, Mathematical modeling, Operations Research, Probability, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Statistician, Supply Chain Engineering, approved for STEM-OPT extension, engineeringgrad, optimization
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.
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.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.
This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their 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:
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.
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including a portfolio
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.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
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:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts from all institutions attended
- a statement of purpose
- proof of English language proficiency
Additional Application Information
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.
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
IEE 376 Operations Research Deterministic Techniques/Applications
IEE 380 Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving
IEE 470 Stochastic Operations Research
The applicant's undergraduate GPA and depth of preparation in engineering are the primary factors in admission consideration.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| 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 |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- 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.
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.
Industrial, Systems & Operations Engineering Prgm
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CTRPT 105
SCAI.Grad.Admission@asu.edu
480-965-3199
Program term definitions
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.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
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.
