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Accelerated Graduate Pathway: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Getting to Graduate School Faster

Accelerated Graduate Pathway: Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers an Accelerated Graduate Pathway where students can combine both bachelor's and master's degree studies and earn their degrees more quickly. These programs are competitive programs suitable for qualified and motivated individuals.

The Accelerated Graduate Pathway: Industrial and Systems Engineering provides outstanding students the opportunity to earn an Industrial and Systems Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.S.) while completing some courses toward a Master of Engineering Management.

How It Works

ISE students who have: 1) an overall GPA of 3.2 or a 3.0 overall with a 3.5 in the most recent 30 hours, 2) maintained a 3.0 in all ISE courses completed, 3) completed 60 semester hours, and 4) completed ET 2450, ET 3300, ISE 1200, and ISE 3210, with no grade below a B- are eligible to apply for conditional admission to the graduate program.

The Accelerated Graduate Pathway (AGP) program is intended to allow students to take courses toward a graduate degree while enrolled as an undergraduate student. As such, students are expected to pursue graduate coursework upon completion of their undergraduate degree.

View Accelerated Graduate Pathway Requirements in the Academic Catalog

Start with a Bachelor's Degree and Finish with a Master's Degree

  • Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.S.)


    From supply chain management to ergonomic design, you’ll have a wealth of career options with a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from the Russ College. You’ll apply tools like lean systems management and Six Sigma that help you see a direct effect on systems and organizational success.

  • Master of Engineering Management


    Ohio University's online Master of Engineering Management combines advanced technical coursework with graduate-level training in leadership, project management, and organizational strategy, preparing you to move from individual contributor into high-impact engineering management roles.

Admissions Information

Students will be eligible to apply when they have earned or are in-process of completing 60 credit hours; students will be eligible to enroll in courses when they have earned or are in-process of completing 75 credit hours.

Application is limited to students who:

  • Are in the Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.S.) major.
  • Have completed ET 2450, ET 3300, ISE 1200, and ISE 3210 with no grade below a B-.  
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or 3.0 overall with a 3.5 in the last 30 semester hours.
  • Have a 3.0 GPA in all ISE courses.