M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management
Program Director
The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management is an interdisciplinary graduate program that emphasizes the areas of industrial engineering, management, and systems engineering.
Industrial Engineering and Management students learn the techniques to reduce cost and improve efficiency. They also learn the skills to become good engineering managers who can use powerful analytic metrics and methods to solve complex problems. They combine their management expertise with engineering knowledge, enabling them to lead teams of specialists in highly technical tasks.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements of the program are the following:
- Have a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, or a closely related discipline. The Graduate Program Director will evaluate applicants from other disciplines on an individual basis.
- Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (A = 4.00) for their bachelor's degree.
- All students are required to submit proof of English proficiency for admission into St. Mary’s University. If you have studied in the US, this may fulfill the English proficiency requirement. Proof of English proficiency can be submitted directly to St. Mary’s from one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based (IB) test is required for full admission.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum band score of 6.0 is required for full admission.
- Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission.
- Submit a completed application form, a written statement of purpose indicating the applicant's interests and objectives, two recommendation letters, official transcripts of all college level work and resume.
- Applicants who fail to meet any of the above requirements may be admitted on a conditional status. The Graduate Program Director will evaluate these cases on an individual basis.
MS IEM is a 30-credit hour program. The graduate degree may be earned by one of three plans:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Plan I - Capstone | ||
| In Major | 21 | |
| Out of Major (Other EG, CS, GSB, Law and CAHSS selected with program director's permission) | 6 | |
| Project/Thesis | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Plan II - Thesis | ||
| In Major | 18 | |
| Out of Major (Other EG, CS, GSB, Law and CAHSS selected with program director's permission) | 6 | |
| Project/Thesis | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Plan III - All course | ||
| In Major | 24 | |
| Out of Major (Other EG, CS, GSB, Law and CAHSS selected with program director's permission) | 6 | |
| Project/Thesis | 0 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
Students can elect to choose from Capstone project, thesis, and all course options. Students can take up to 6 credits from out of major areas with advisor permission.
MS in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) curriculum
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the MS IEM graduate program will take ten 3-credit courses (in a total of 30 credits) among the following courses: | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Random Variables and Stochastic Processes | ||
| Nonlinear Optimization | ||
| Operations Research I | ||
| Operations Research II | ||
| Lean Six Sigma/APICS | ||
| Total Quality Systems | ||
| Lean Production | ||
EG XXXX APICS Logistics | ||
EG XXXX APICS Lean Inventory | ||
EG XXXX APICS Supply Chain Management | ||
EG XXXX APICS Supply Chain Finance | ||
| Management | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Engr. Management Leadership and Ethics | ||
EG XXXX Agile System Development | ||
EG XXXX Strategy Management | ||
EG XXXX Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
EG XXXX Financial Resource Management | ||
EG XXXX Sales and Marketing Communications | ||
| Other | ||
| Statistical Data Analysis | ||
| Reliability & Maintainability | ||
| Economic Analysis for Managerial Decisions | ||
| Sequencing and Scheduling | ||
| Human Factors/Ergonomics | ||
| Computer Simulation | ||
| Safety Engineering & Loss Assessment | ||
| Plant Layout and Facilities Design | ||
| Systems Engineering Concepts | ||
| Capstone Project Option | ||
| EG 8396 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Thesis Option | ||
| Thesis I | ||
| Thesis II | ||
| Students can elect to take up to two courses outside of their majors (other EG, CS, GSB, Law courses selected with the advisor permission). | ||
| Students can elect to choose from the capstone project, thesis, or 10-course only options. | ||