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
| 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) | ||
| Research (6 hours) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Research (3 hours) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Graduate Seminar (1 credit hour) | ||
Final Oral or Written Examination | ||
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Foundation Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IENG 455 | Simulation by Digital Methods | 3 |
| IENG 460 | Ergonomics | 3 |
| IENG 503 | Additive Manufacturing Technology and Materials | 3 |
| IENG 505 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| IENG 514 | Design of Industrial Experiments | 3 |
| IENG 542 | Advanced Production Control | 3 |
| IENG 551 | Quality and Reliability Engineering | 3 |
| IENG 553 | Applied Linear Programming | 3 |
| IENG 554 | Applied Integer/Heuristic Programs | 3 |
| IENG 564 | Industrial Ergonomics | 3 |
| IENG 660 | Human Factors System Design | 3 |
| IENG 577 | Advanced Engineering Economy | 3 |
IMSE Elective Courses+
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IENG 455 | Simulation by Digital Methods | 3 |
| IENG 460 | Ergonomics | 3 |
| IENG 503 | Additive Manufacturing Technology and Materials | 3 |
| IENG 505 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| IENG 506 | Computer Aided Process Planning | 3 |
| IENG 507 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 3 |
| IENG 514 | Design of Industrial Experiments | 3 |
| IENG 518 | Technology Forecasting | 3 |
| IENG 542 | Advanced Production Control | 3 |
| IENG 551 | Quality and Reliability Engineering | 3 |
| IENG 553 | Applied Linear Programming | 3 |
| IENG 554 | Applied Integer/Heuristic Programs | 3 |
| IENG 556 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IENG 564 | Industrial Ergonomics | 3 |
| IENG 577 | Advanced Engineering Economy | 3 |
| IENG 660 | Human Factors System Design | 3 |
| IENG 756 | Applied Stochastic Processes | 3 |
| IENG 754 | Inventory Theory | 3 |
| Any IENG, EMGT, IH&S, or courses 400-795 as approved by the student's AEC | ||
General Electives+
| 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.
Accelerated Program
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's in Industrial Engineering
Students must fulfill all degree requirements for the B.S.I.E. in Industrial Engineering and all the requirements of the M.S.I.E. in Industrial Engineering. Students must also meet all the requirements of the ABM.
ABM Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Coursework | 117 | |
| Shared Bachelor's/Master's Coursework | 12 | |
| Graduate Coursework | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 148 | |
Shared Coursework Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses completed must be at the 400 or 500 level. At least one course must be at the 500 level. | ||
| See BSIE and MSIE for list of elective course options | ||
| Courses: | ||
| IENG 455 | Simulation by Digital Methods | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
It is important for students to take courses in the order specified as much as possible; all prerequisites and concurrent requirements must be observed. A typical ABM B.S.I.E. & M.S.I.E degree program that completes degree requirements in five years is as follows.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MATH 155 (GEF 3) | 4 | MATH 156 | 4 |
| ENGR 101 | 2 | ENGR 102 | 3 |
| ENGR 191 | 1 | PHYS 111 & 111L | 4 |
| CHEM 115 & 115L (GEF 2B) | 4 | GEF 6 | 3 |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | GEF 7 | 3 |
| GEF 5 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MATH 251 | 4 | MATH 261 | 4 |
| MAE 241 | 3 | IENG 213 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | IENG 377 | 3 |
| IENG 200 | 1 | EE 221 | 3 |
| IENG 220 & 220L | 3 | EE 221L | 1 |
| Required Science Elective | 4 | ECON 201 | 3 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| IENG 301 | 3 | ECON 202 | 3 |
| IENG 305 | 3 | IENG 302 | 2 |
| IENG 314 | 3 | IENG 302L | 1 |
| IENG 350 | 3 | IENG 316 | 3 |
| IENG 360 | 3 | IENG 331 | 3 |
| IENG 343 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| IENG 445 | 3 | IENG 446 | 3 |
| IENG 455* | 3 | IENG 472 | 3 |
| IENG 471 | 3 | Elective Course* | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | Elective Course* | 3 |
| Elective Course* | 3 | MAE Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Foundation Course | 3 | Foundation Course | 3 |
| Foundation Course | 3 | MS Elective Course | 3 |
| MS Elective Course | 3 | MS Elective Course | 3 |
| IENG 796 | 1 | ||
| 9 | 10 | ||
| Total credit hours: 148 | |||
- *
Indicates that this course will be shared with the MS requirements
Major Learning Outcomes
Industrial Engineering
- Practice industrial engineering and to initiate and develop leadership roles in business, industry and/or government.
- Continue professional development and life-long learning.
- Interact in society and business in a professional and ethical manner.
- Be proficient in written and oral communication and to utilize people-oriented skills in individual and team environments.
- Apply the skills from industrial engineering to be proficient in his/her chosen field or further advanced studies.