Overview

The Department offers three distinct master of science programs. The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering research program at the University of Wisconsin Madison is designed for students wishing to conduct research during their program.

The two course-based named option programs in the MS-IE, Human Factors and Health Systems Engineering M.S. and Systems Engineering and Analytics M.S., are accelerated programs that can be completed in one full year of study and are designed for students wishing to pursue a career in industry or government.

Learning Outcomes

Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in industrial and systems engineering including areas such as decision science and operations research, quality engineering, manufacturing and health systems, and/or human factors.

Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in industrial and systems engineering.

Demonstrates understanding of the industrial and systems engineering field of study in a historical, social, or global context.

Selects and/or utilizes the most appropriate industrial and systems engineering methodologies and practices.

Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in industrial and systems engineering.

Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to industrial and systems engineering.

Recognizes and applies principles of ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Optimization
Linear Optimization
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Stochastic Modeling Techniques
Industrial Data Analytics
Combinatorial Optimization
Decision Analysis
Inspection, Quality Control and Reliability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 314 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Mathematical Statistics course
Computer Programming course
Three introductory courses in Industrial Engineering
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

≈ 25732 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12404 USD / year

≈ 12404 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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