Overview

Two options are available for the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst:

The Thesis option

Coursework Only option

Students in the Thesis option are required to conduct research and write a Thesis (for 9 credits) under the supervision of a faculty member.

Requirements

To complete the 30 credit requirement, students can select courses in their area of interest from a wide variety of graduate level courses, in consultation with their advisor. In the Coursework Only option, up to six credits of an Independent Study course, where the student explores a topic of interest under the supervision of a faculty member, can be used to satisfy the course requirement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linear Programming

Advanced Production Planning or Logistics

Human Factors Design Engineering

Stochastic Processes in Industrial Engineering

Economic Decision Making for Engineers

Multiple Criteria Decision Making & Decision Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Operations Research View 315 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science degrees from any engineering discipline, physics, or mathematics.

All entering M.S. students who are planning to enroll in the industrial engineering and operations research program are expected to have successfully completed courses covering the following topics: linear programming, probability and statistics, and production planning.

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency.

Application Fee ($80)

Please submit your transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned.

Personal Statement and Résumé

Most programs require a minimum of two letters of recommendation, but some programs require more.

Residency Statement

GRE or GMAT Scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37269 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37269 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17969 USD / year

≈ 17969 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional: $32,772

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Additional Details

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