University of Central Florida

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.Eng.; Accelerated BS to MS Track; Engineering Management Track; Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems offers a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) degree, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering. Industrial Engineering focuses on the design and improvement of systems, products, and processes. A total systems approach is used to optimize the various aspects of operations in both manufacturing and service industries. Industrial engineers use many analytical approaches to improve productivity, safety, and quality of working life while reducing operating costs.

The Master of Science degree programs are designed to produce highly skilled industrial engineers, engineering managers, technical professionals, and leaders for the global economy. The M.S. program offers specialization tracks in the areas of Engineering Management, Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Interactive Simulation and Training Systems, Simulation Modeling and Analysis and Systems Engineering and Management. (However, no new students will be admitted to the Systems Engineering and Management Track in 2007-2008.)

The Ph.D. program is designed to produce highly skilled researchers with both broad knowledge of industrial engineering and in-depth knowledge of specialty fields for careers in academia, industry, and government. The program allows a candidate to thoroughly study some aspect of industrial engineering, such as manufacturing, engineering management, operations research, simulation modeling, interactive simulation, quality, and human engineering/ergonomics.

Eligibility Requirements:

The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that applicants fill out a pre-application form before completing the application for graduate admission.

International Student Requirements:

In order to enroll in graduate classes, students must have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted, from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. International students are not eligible for nondegree/certificate status unless they hold an eligible visa. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early. Also, international applicants should ensure all supporting documents, including those required to issue an I-20, are received by the stated application deadline. Only official documentation is accepted and it is the student's responsibility to submit all documents by the application deadline.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above