Industrial Engineering (MS)

Overview

Advance your career with a graduate degree in Industrial Engineering that prepares professionals for leadership in today’s fast-moving, technology-driven industries. The program combines advanced analytical skills, process improvement strategies, and real-world engineering applications to help students solve complex operational and manufacturing challenges.

Compare SIUE’s tuition and fees to other advanced industrial engineering degrees. You’ll find we offer unmatched value while providing a high-quality education.

Tailor your degree through four specialized concentration areas:

• Systems Optimization
• Manufacturing Engineering Design
• Enterprise and Production Control
• Quality Engineering

Core coursework builds expertise in high-demand areas such as:

• Engineering Optimization
• Quality Control and Continuous Improvement
• Production Planning and Operations
• Supply Chain Logistics

Program Format

The program can be completed fully online or with a mix of campus and online courses. This format allows students to balance graduate education with career and personal commitments while gaining practical, career-focused skills they can apply immediately in the workplace.

What can I do with a degree in industrial engineering?

A master’s degree in Industrial Engineering opens the door to leadership, technical specialist, consulting, and research opportunities across a wide range of industries. Graduates develop the advanced problem-solving and systems-thinking skills employers seek to improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and operational performance.

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 11% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average for all occupations according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Industrial engineers are in demand in industries including:

• Aerospace and Defense
• Manufacturing and Automation
• Healthcare Systems
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Energy and Utilities
• Technology and Data Analytics

Graduates may pursue careers such as:

• Industrial Engineer
• Process Improvement Manager
• Operations Analyst
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Quality Systems Engineer
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Continuous Improvement Specialist
• Engineering Consultant

SIUE graduates are employed by respected companies, including The Boeing Company, Emerson Electric, Continental Tire, Caterpillar, Ameren, Wieland, Eaton, and Covidien.

In addition to career advancement, the program helps prepare students for doctoral study, university teaching opportunities, and specialized consulting roles.

Faculty

Students learn from experienced faculty members with expertise in industrial systems, manufacturing, quality engineering, operations research, and applied engineering solutions. Faculty bring both academic knowledge and industry experience into the classroom, helping students connect theory to real-world practice.

View current industrial engineering faculty.