Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MS-ISE) prepare graduates with breadth across the discipline of industrial and systems engineering (ISE) and depth in data analysis and modeling. This focus meets the needs of employers for industrial and systems engineers and operations research analysts.
The program accommodates students who have earned a Bachelor of Science in any accredited engineering or engineering technology program, or a similar course of study. Students with a bachelor's degree in other STEM programs are also encouraged to apply.
Students in this graduate program learn to apply advanced engineering data analysis and modeling skills and knowledge in industry or towards a Ph.D. The MS-ISE degree program can be pursued with either a thesis option or a non-thesis option and is offered on campus. Faculty advisors assist graduate students in developing individual programs of study depending on their career goals and research interests. The student's advisory committee assists the student in the development and execution of the program of study and monitors and evaluates the student's work towards degree completion.
The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering is offered by the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering (MISE), which brings together expertise in manufacturing systems, engineering technology, industrial and systems engineering, automation and engineering management to address problems across the full life cycle of products, processes and systems.
Research
As a graduate student in our program, you will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty from the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering (MISE). MISE offers multidisciplinary research and technical capabilities in advance manufacturing, metal casting, metallurgy, additive manufacturing, process optimization and workforce development. Faculty and students combine traditional manufacturing expertise with design, simulation, automation, digital twin, and smart manufacturing technologies to address industry relevant challenges.
The thesis option for the M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering requires 31 credit hours, which includes 22 to 25 credit hours of coursework and 6-9 credit hours of thesis research.
The non-thesis (project) option in the M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering requires 31 credit hours, which includes 28 credit hours of coursework and a 3-credit professional project.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MS in ISE program will achieve three program learning outcomes:
- Apply advanced expertise, leadership, and scholarship in industrial and systems engineering to create value for their employers in Tennessee and beyond;
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continued learning through participation in further graduate studies, continuing education, training programs, or self-study; and
- Use industrial and systems engineering methods to serve the profession, community, or society.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MS in ISE program will:
- Demonstrate subject knowledge, technical competence, and professional skills associated with the human factors, economic, analytical modeling, and systems aspects of industrial and systems engineering;
- Conduct research or apply advanced analytical methods in the development of solutions to industrial and systems engineering problems; and
- Give professional presentations or write scholarly documents worthy of publication in conference proceedings and/or peer-reviewed journals.
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