MSE in Industrial Engineering
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- Program Overview
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The Industrial Engineering program at ASU is among the top 20 programs in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The world class faculty consistently receives awards for teaching and research excellence and faculty members serve on numerous editorial and professional society boards. Over 65 graduates hold teaching positions at universities worldwide and many more occupy leadership positions in industry. The department emphasizes three primary areas of study - information systems engineering/management systems engineering, operations research and production systems, and quality and reliability engineering. Specialty programs in international logistics and semiconductor manufacturing are also offered.
The overall educational objective of graduate study in industrial engineering is to improve each student’s ability to understand, analyze, and resolve problems within complex organizations. Industrial engineers must develop qualitative and quantitative abilities to assist management in such diverse organizations as banks, government, hospitals, military, and manufacturing operations.
The faculty in the Department of Industrial Engineering are internationally recognized for their innovative research projects funded through both the government and industry. They are active in advising, in teaching innovation, and in continuous improvement of the department’s curriculum. For up-to-date information about research activity, access the department’s Web site at fulton.asu.edu/ie. - Admission Standards and Procedures
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All students applying for the Master of Science in Engineering programs must submit Graduate Record Examination scores, a statement of purpose, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to the Graduate College. Applicants may have a baccalaureate degree in a major field other than industrial engineering, although engineering, mathematics, or science is preferred. A minimum GPA of 3.20 is required for admission. View application requirements.
- Primary areas of Study
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Information Systems Engineering/Management Systems Engineering
This area of study includes all aspects of enterprise modeling; information modeling; security systems applications, integration, and management; and applying the systems approach to large-scale engineering systems.
Operations Research and Production Systems
This area of study focuses on the development and application of operations research tools and techniques with emphasis on optimization tools, descriptive modeling, and simulation for manufacturing and service systems.
Quality and Reliability Engineering
This focus area includes all aspects of design of experiments, statistical process control, data mining, and all modern tools leading to a clear understanding of quality and reliability systems.