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Industrial and Systems Engineering
Master of Science

Industrial and Systems Engineering Master's Degree

Industrial and systems engineers design to make a difference every day. From manufacturing efficiency to workplace safety, you’ll have the chance to look more closely at improving a system or process while earning an industrial and systems engineering master’s degree from the Russ College. 

The Industrial and Systems Engineering M.S. is designed to build upon mathematical and analytical expertise gained from a technical education and professional experience. It is heavily directed toward using the computer to solve manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, logistics, quality, reliability, human factors, finance and other service problems and includes courses from other departments to provide valuable interdisciplinary experiences.

Careers with an Industrial and Systems Engineering M.S

The M.S. in ISE has been developed to meet the needs of engineers and other technical graduates who plan to perform industrial and systems engineering and management functions in organizations.

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Admission Requirements

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  • Bachelor's Degree: The department welcomes applications from students with engineering degrees as well as those with a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, including mathematics and computer science, production/operations management from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • GRE: For all applicants, GRE scores (a minimum quantitative score of 158), a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
  • Three letters of recommendation are required.
  • English Proficiency Requirement: Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Industrial and Systems Engineering M.S. Courses & Degree Requirements

View Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog

There are thesis and nonthesis options available. The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours including 4 hours of thesis. The nonthesis option requires a minimum of 34 semester hours including 3 hours of a scholarly project. View the catalog for more details about courses and requirements.

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Contact Us

Questions? Contact the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at ise@ohio.edu or 740.593.1539.