Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Interdepartmental Program
No
Shape the future of efficiency and optimization in industries with Iowa State University's Industrial Engineering graduate program. Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in operations management, supply chain optimization, manufacturing systems, and healthcare systems engineering.
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Our program offers a rigorous curriculum designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in optimizing systems and processes across various industries. Through a combination of cutting-edge research, hands-on projects, and collaborative learning opportunities, our faculty prepare students to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation in industrial settings.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)
  • Online Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)

Area(s) of Specialization: 

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Human Factors/Ergonomics
  • Operations Research/Analytics

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 4.0 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: 1.9 years (Methods)

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature a field of study related to IE. (MS/PHD)
  • Create and articulate a research question that, when addressed, will lead to significant contributions to a field of study related to IE. (MS/PHD)
  • Conduct quality research that addresses the research question posed. (MS/PHD)
  • Demonstrate learning of state-of-the-art in focus area (MEng)
  • Demonstrate learning of all graduate level coursework. (MEng)
515-294-0129

Jess Severe

imsegradprogram@iastate.edu
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Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Completed applications are due January 15 for Fall admission and September 1 for Spring admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
Yes
Program offers a Coursework Only?
Yes
Program Director
mirka@iastate.edu
Program Staff
devna@iastate.edu
jsevere@iastate.edu
Postdoc Contact
mirka@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
The graduate program in Engineering Management integrates advanced engineering principles with business and management practices, preparing engineers for leadership roles in technology-driven industries. This program emphasizes strategic planning, project management, organizational behavior, and innovation management within engineering contexts.
Engineering management

The Engineering Management Program focuses on developing an individual’s engineering, science and management skills so they can succeed in a technology driven environment. There is a growing need for engineers that can build multi-disciplinary design teams, then lead those teams to solve technical and business challenges. The Iowa State University Master of Engineering in Engineering Management Program is designed to train leaders who can meet both the technical and managerial challenges in developing modern complex engineered systems. The program can be completed on line or in residence, part-time or full-time. ISU’s Engineering Management graduate degree is often the best option for BS degreed engineers looking to get an MBA. While 5 of the ten courses in our program are selected from the MBA program at ISU’s world renowned business college, the remaining 5 courses in our coursework only masters degree are chosen from our Systems Engineering program. These are courses that cover topics in IT systems, Project Management, System Requirements, Operations, and Architecture definition, Quality and Ergonomics. These are courses more effectively targeted to the skills and background of engineers working within highly technical fields.


Degrees Offered: 

  • Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
  • Online Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.5 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate learning of state-of-the-art in focus area
  • Demonstrate learning of all graduate level coursework
515-294-0129

Jess Severe

imsegradprogram@iastate.edu
Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

July 15 - Fall; November 15 - Spring; April 15 - Summer

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
Yes
Program offers a Coursework Only?
Yes
Program Director
mirka@iastate.edu
Program Staff
devna@iastate.edu
jsevere@iastate.edu
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