Online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

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Overview

Ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in 2025, the fully online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) empowers professionals to master advanced engineering concepts, analyze and optimize complex systems, and innovate their industries. This program combines prestige and accessibility, giving students exposure to what matters in industrial engineering right now through flexible online coursework with no thesis required. By working with expert faculty in Purdue University’s Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, students develop technical and analytical skills tailored to their career goals, including operations research, supply chain management and data-driven decision-making.

Designed for professionals in engineering, manufacturing, logistics and beyond, this program equips graduates to lead diverse teams, improve operational efficiency and address real-world challenges with confidence. In the MSIE, students can customize their plan of study to fit their unique career goals and network with other accomplished engineering professionals. Graduates leave the program with a valuable credential from an institution with an engineering reputation known worldwide.

Curriculum

  • 21 credit hours of IE courses
  • 9 Credit hours graduate-level courses work from either industrial engineering or related area. Pre-approved areas listed below:
    • other engineering disciplines
    • mathematics, statistics, computer sciences, biology
    • psychology, sociology
    • economics, management

We offer coursework in:

  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Operational Research (Mathematical Programming; Simulation & Stochastic Processes)
  • Production Systems Engineering
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Prerequisites

  • Minimum GPA of a 3.0
  • Math Background: Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations
  • Engineering Background: Preferred undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology.
  • GRE Scores: Recently admitted students typically have had average scores of GRE in the following sections: Verbal Reasoning; 154, Quantitative Reasoning; 165, Analytical Writing; 3.5

    • Requirements

  • Transcripts from all universities attended
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Academic statement of purpose
  • Personal history statement
  • Professional resume
  • Math checklist, if applicable
  • Visit the requirements page for further details.

    • Deadlines

    For Fall start:

  • August 1

    • For Spring start:

  • December 1

    • For Summer start:

  • May 1

    • Tuition*

    Resident of Indiana:

  • $1,139 per credit hour

    • Non-resident of Indiana:

  • $1,459 per credit hour

    • Domestic students and permanent residents may qualify for the following types of financial aid:

  • US federal financial aid
  • US veterans financial aid

    • *The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.

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