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Industrial and Systems Engineering M.S.I.SY.E.

Industrial and Systems Engineering
College of Science and Engineering
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Contact Information
Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Program, University of Minnesota, 1120 Mechanical Engineering, 111 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-2009; fax 612-624-2010)
  • Program Type: Master's
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2013
  • Length of program in credits: 30
  • This program does not require summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engr
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The industrial and systems engineering (ISyE) program offers coursework and research in industrial and systems engineering, operations research, and human factors. Special emphasis is on methodologies for design, planning, and management of service and manufacturing systems. Examples of research applications include logistics, transportation, healthcare delivery systems, revenue management, and supply chain management.
Program Delivery
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
  • GRE
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL
    • Internet Based - Total Score: 79
    • Internet Based - Writing Score: 21
    • Internet Based - Reading Score: 19
    • Paper Based - Total Score: 550
  • IELTS
    • Total Score: 6.5
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires 14 major credits, 6 credits outside the major, and 10 thesis credits. The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires 16 major credits and 6 credits outside the major. The final exam is oral.
Plan C: Plan C requires 17 major credits and 6 credits outside the major. There is no final exam.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
At least 1 semesters must be completed before filing a Degree Program Form.
The master of science in industrial and systems engineering (M.S.I.Sy.E.) requires at least 30 credits. Students can choose one of two tracks. The industrial engineering (IE) track has two options: Plan A (thesis) option and Plan B (non-thesis) option. The IE track requires at least 12 course credits in the major if Plan A is chosen, and 16 course credits in the major if Plan B is chosen. At least 6 course credits in a minor or related field and at least 1 credit of graduate seminar must be included in the 30 credits. The systems engineering (SE) track is a coursework-only option (Plan C). It requires at least 17 course credits in the major field, and 6 course credits in a minor or related field. All M.S.I.Sy.E. students must complete a zero-credit Research Ethics and Professional Conduct course offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Joint- or Dual-degree Coursework:
Dual M.S. in ISyE and Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering Focus): Students may take a total of 15 credits in common among the academic programs.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Industrial Engineering
Plan A (thesis) Option: Required courses include IE 5531, IE 8532, and one of the following courses--IE 5545, 5551, or 8541. Students may replace a required course with a qualifying replacement course if they have taken the equivalent of the required course elsewhere. A list of qualifying replacements is available on the ISyE program web page. Students must also take 10 thesis credits. Plan B (non-thesis) Option: Required courses include IE 5531, IE 8532, and two of the following courses--IE5545, 5551, or 8541. Students may replace a required course with a qualifying replacement course if they have taken the equivalent of the required course elsewhere. A list of qualifying replacements is available on the ISyE program web page. Students must either take the Plan B course IE 8951/8953, or complete one to three Plan B papers, determined in consultation with the adviser.
Systems Engineering
Required courses are IE 5111, 5112, 5113, 5541, and 5553.
 
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