Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Industrial engineers solve business problems by taking an economics perspective, applying computer science techniques to analyze data and develop decision support systems, and using psychology to ensure that the human element in the system is well understood and accounted for.

The MS degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research is a 30-credit program. The course-only option consists of 10 courses, while the thesis option requires 7 courses and a 9-credit thesis. Undergraduate students in the UMass Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department can apply for fast-track admission to the MS program through a 5-year BS/MS plan.

In addition to the Graduate School requirements stated in the Graduate School Catalog, all MS students in the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Program are required to take the six courses as outlined here.

The new field experience concentration allows students to focus on practical application, both inside the classroom through project-heavy courses and far from campus on internships, co-ops or practicum opportunities.

As an international student applicant (non-U.S. citizens who do not hold U.S. Permanent Resident Status), you may be considered for admission to master's or doctoral degree programs if you have attained your baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited American college or university, or possess an equivalent credential from a qualifying international institution.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Graduate School accepts the following:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum combined score of 80. We accept results from the in-person version or the iBT Home Edition only. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Scores.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): minimum combined score of 6.5

Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 105

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): minimum overall score of 53