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Graduate Degree Programs

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers courses of study leading to the degrees Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.). Each of the Industrial and Systems Engineering graduate programs has its own set of requirements. Students interested in the Engineering Management specialization in Production Management can earn the Master of Engineering Degree. The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees can be obtained in the fields of Human Factors/Ergonomics, Operations Research, and Production Systems Engineering.

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