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Industrial Engineering, M.S.I.E.

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Curriculum in Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering

A candidate for the M.S. degree in industrial engineering must comply with the rules and regulations as outlined in the WVU Graduate Catalog and the specific requirements of the Statler College and the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department.

Program Requirements

All M.S. degree candidates are required to perform research and follow a planned program of study. The student’s research advisor, in conjunction with the student’s Advising and Examining Committee (AEC) will be responsible for determining the plan of study appropriate to the student’s needs. The underlying principle of the planned program is to provide the students with the necessary support to complete their degree and prepare them for their career.

Curriculum Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in all courses
Course Requirements *
A minimum of 60% of courses must be from 500 level or above
Plan of Study
Complete one of the following options:31
Thesis Option - 31 total credit hours
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
IMSE Elective Courses (3 credit hours)
General Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
IENG 697
Research (6 hours)
IENG 796
Graduate Seminar (1 credit hour)
Final Oral or Written Examination
Thesis
Problem Report Option - 31 total credit hours
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
IMSE Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
General Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
IENG 697
Research (3 hours)
IENG 796
Graduate Seminar (1 credit hour)
Final Oral or Written Examination
Formal written report or professional report/paper
Coursework Option - 31 total credit hours
Foundation Courses (12 credit hours)
IMSE Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
General Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
IENG 796
Graduate Seminar (1 credit hour)
Final Oral or Written Examination
Total Hours31

Foundation Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
IENG 455Simulation by Digital Methods3
IENG 503Additive Manufacturing Technology and Materials3
IENG 505Computer Integrated Manufacturing3
IENG 514Design of Industrial Experiments3
IENG 542Advanced Production Control3
IENG 551Quality and Reliability Engineering3
IENG 553Applied Linear Programming3
IENG 554Applied Integer/Heuristic Programs3
IENG 564Industrial Ergonomics3
IENG 660Human Factors System Design3
IENG 577Advanced Engineering Economy3
IH&S 460Ergonomics3

IMSE Elective Courses+

Course List
Code Title Hours
IENG 455Simulation by Digital Methods3
IENG 503Additive Manufacturing Technology and Materials3
IENG 505Computer Integrated Manufacturing3
IENG 506Computer Aided Process Planning3
IENG 507Robotics and Flexible Automation3
IENG 514Design of Industrial Experiments3
IENG 518Technology Forecasting3
IENG 542Advanced Production Control3
IENG 551Quality and Reliability Engineering3
IENG 553Applied Linear Programming3
IENG 554Applied Integer/Heuristic Programs3
IENG 556Supply Chain Management3
IENG 564Industrial Ergonomics3
IENG 577Advanced Engineering Economy3
IENG 660Human Factors System Design3
IENG 756Applied Stochastic Processes3
IENG 754Inventory Theory3
IH&S 460Ergonomics3
Any IENG, EMGT, IH&S, or courses 400-795 as approved by the student's AEC

General Electives+

Course List
Code Title Hours
Any IMSE Elective Course
Any BIOM, BMEG, CE, CHE, CHEM, CPE, CS, EE, EMGT, IENG, IH&S, MAE, MATH, MINE, PNGE, PHYS, SAFM, SENG, or STAT courses 400-795 as approved by the student's AEC
*

Students who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in industrial engineering are required to take a set of undergraduate industrial engineering courses above and beyond the minimum coursework requirements.

+

A course cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement.

Final Examination

M.S. students following the thesis or problem report option must prepare a written research proposal. The proposal must be approved by the student's AEC at least one semester prior to the final oral examination.

All students, regardless of option, are required to pass a final oral or written examination, administered by their AEC, covering the thesis or problem report and/or related course material.

Major Learning Outcomes

Industrial Engineering

  1. Practice industrial engineering and to initiate and develop leadership roles in business, industry and/or government.
  2. Continue professional development and life-long learning.
  3. Interact in society and business in a professional and ethical manner.
  4. Be proficient in written and oral communication and to utilize people-oriented skills in individual and team environments.
  5. Apply the skills from industrial engineering to be proficient in his/her chosen field or further advanced studies.
  • Engineering Management
  • Industrial Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering, M.S.I.E.
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  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Safety Management

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