Shape the future of manufacturing, operations and systems management with UMass Lowell’s Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Industrial Engineering.

Master's in Industrial Engineering Overview

With UMass Lowell’s Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSE), you will learn to master the fundamentals of industrial engineering, develop advanced analytical skills and gain practical experience with industry-standard tools and software used to solve complex engineering problems. You may customize your degree by selecting a concentration in Analytics and Operation, Ergonomics and Safety, Healthcare System Engineering or Manufacturing and Automation.

This program is designed for working professionals in the field, recent engineering graduates, current students interested in the combined Bachelor's to Master's program and those looking to transition into industrial engineering from a related discipline.

Master's in Industrial Engineering Curriculum

The Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering is a 30-credit master’s degree. You may choose a thesis or non-thesis option.

For more information, please see the requirements in the Academic Catalog.

All MSE degree candidates must satisfy each of the following four requirements. No course can count towards more than one requirement:
Core Courses (4 three-credit courses)
Course #Course NameCr.
IENG.5010Advanced Deterministic Modeling & Analysis3
IENG.5020Advanced Stochastic Modeling & Analysis3
IENG.5050Industrial Automation3
BMEN.5300Ergonomics and Work3

TracksDetailsTotal Credit Hours
1.Thesis TrackM.S Students on the thesis track will design a student-specific curriculum sequence of 12 credit hours of coursework (in consultation with the thesis advisor and approved in writing by the student and their thesis advisor) within the first semester of graduate study. The contact will be sent to the graduate coordinator and to the Registrar's office.9 credit hours of thesis research, 9 credit hours of coursework approved by the thesis advisor, and at least one semester of the 0 credit research seminar (MECH.5010)
2.Non-Thesis TrackIn their first year students on a non-thesis track must submit a plan of study to the graduate coordinator and obtain his/her approval. Any change to the submitted plan requires the approval of the graduate coordinator.6 credit hours of coursework in an Industrial Engineering concentration and 12 credit hours of coursework approved by the graduate coordinator.


Analytics and Operations Concentration Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
IENG.5040Manufacturing Systems3
IENG.5030Advanced Manufacturing Processes3
IENG.5070Facilities Planning & Material Handling3
IENG.5060Simulation3
IENG.5080Advanced Human-Machine Systems Design3
IENG.5090Directed Study1-3
IENG.7410Master's Thesis Industrial Engineering9
IENG.7510Advanced Projects in Industrial Engineering3
BMEN.5310Occupational Biomechanics3
MECH.5710Quality Engineering3
MECH.5740Design for Reliability3
MECH.5750Industrial Design of Experiments3
MATH.5910Linear Statistics Modeling and Regression3
MIST.6030Database Management3
MIST.6060Business Intelligence and Data Mining3
MIST.6150Data Engineering for Business Analytics3
MIST.6140Social and Economic Networks3
MIST.6160Advanced Data Mining3
POMS.6120Statistics for Predictive Analytics3
POMS.6220Decision Analytics3
POMS.6240Analytical Decision-Making Tools3
POMS.6210Advanced Statistics for Business Analytics3
POMS.6010Operations Management3
PLAS.5450Lean Manufacturing3


Ergonomics and Safety Concentration Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
IENG.5040Manufacturing Systems3
IENG.5030Advanced Manufacturing Processes3
IENG.5070Facilities Planning & Material Handling3
IENG.5060Simulation3
IENG.5080Advanced Human-Machine Systems Design3
IENG.5090Directed Study1-3
IENG.7410Master’s Thesis Industrial Engineering9
IENG.7510Advanced Projects in Industrial Engineering3
BMEN.5310Occupational Biomechanics3
BMEN.5320Occupational Biomechanics Lab3
BMEN.5400Occupational Safety Engineering3
BMEN.6380Methods of Work Analysis3
EECE.5560Robotics3
EECE.5510Advanced Robotics and Automation3
ENGY.5340Fundamentals of Nuclear Security and Safeguards3
ENGY.5160Radiation Shielding and Protection3
ENGY.5180Energy Technology, Economics and Policy3
ENGY.5140Chemical & Nuclear Waste3
MECH.5300Autonomous Robotic Systems3
MECH.5790Robotics3
PUBH.5100Fundamentals of Occupational Health3
PUBH.5420Human Factors3
PUBH.5510Work Environment Policy3
PUBH.5750Epidemiology & Biostatistics3
PUBH.6321Advanced Biomechanics3
PUBH.6590Cleaner Production3


Health System Engineering Concentration Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
IENG.5040Manufacturing Systems3
IENG.5030Advanced Manufacturing Processes3
IENG.5070Facilities Planning & Material Handling3
IENG.5060Simulation3
IENG.5080Advanced Human-Machine Systems Design3
IENG.5090Directed Study1-3
IENG.7410Master’s Thesis Industrial Engineering9
IENG.7510Advanced Projects in Industrial Engineering3
PUBH.5021Health Policy and Management3
PUBH.5060Quantitative Methods in Health Management3
PUBH.5110Health Care Finance3
PUBH.5120Operations Analysis for Quality Improvement3
PUBH.5140Healthcare Management3


Manufacturing and Automation Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
IENG.5040Manufacturing Systems3
IENG.5030Advanced Manufacturing Processes3
IENG.5070Facilities Planning & Material Handling3
IENG.5060Simulation3
IENG.5080Advanced Human-Machine Systems Design3
IENG.5090Directed Study1-3
IENG.7410Master’s Thesis Industrial Engineering9
IENG.7510Advanced Projects in Industrial Engineering3
BMEN.5310Occupational Biomechanics3
BMEN.5320Occupational Biomechanics Lab3
BMEN.5400Occupational Safety Engineering3
BMEN.6380Methods of Work Analysis3
EECE.5510Advanced Robotics and Automation3
EECE.5520Microprocessor Systems II3
EECE.5560Robotics3
MECH.5180Signal Processing Tech3
MECH.5300Autonomous Robotic Systems3
MECH.5315Modern Control Systems3
MECH.5540Dynamic Systems and Controls3
MECH.5710Quality Engineering3
MECH.5740Design for Reliability3
MECH.5750Industrial Design of Experiments3
MECH.5790Robotics3
MECH.6690Fracture Mechanics3
PUBH.5100Fundamentals of Occupational Health3
PUBH.5420Human Factors3
PUBH.6590Cleaner Production3

Why Study Industrial Engineering at UMass Lowell?

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Cutting Edge Curriculum

Our flexible curriculum combines core industrial engineering principles with evolving technologies and practices like data analytics, artificial intelligence and supply chain management. You can tailor your education with electives aligned with your career goals, developing deep knowledge in areas like Analytics and Operation, Ergonomics and Safety, Healthcare System Engineering or Manufacturing and Automation.

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Industry-Driven Research

Engage in hands-on research with industry leaders. UMass Lowell’s extensive partnerships will expose you to real-world challenges and cutting-edge technologies, ensuring that you are well-prepared to lead projects and teams.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Designated Program

The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Industrial Engineering at UMass Lowell is a STEM-designated program that builds the technical expertise and problem-solving skills that are in high demand. Graduates are eligible for extended Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows international students to gain additional work experience in the U.S.

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Expert Faculty

Learn from faculty members who are leaders in the field. Our professors bring a wealth of experience from both academia and industry, giving you the best of both worlds. They are dedicated to helping you succeed, offering personalized mentorship and guidance as you navigate your career path.

Where Our Graduates Work

  • Schneider Electric
  • BAE Systems
  • Intel Corporation
  • Raytheon
  • Boeing
  • Tesla
  • United States Air Force
  • DuPont
  • Symbotic
  • Rockwell Automation
  • L3 Harris Technologies
  • Triumvirate Environmental
  • SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals

Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

Complete the FAFSA

As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at UMass Lowell Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.

All applications are submitted through EngineeringCAS.

  1. An application
  2. An application fee
  3. A statement of purpose
  4. Letters of recommendation
  5. Official transcripts
  6. Official test score report  - GRE required for:
    1. Computer Engineering, MSE
    2. Electrical Engineering, MSE
    3. All Ph.D. Programs

Note: All required materials must be received before the application package can be evaluated. If you need to introduce new references or add other supporting documents, log on to your application, click on “Program Materials” to update your application. Please note the new documents and references will be considered only if your application has not been reviewed for admission.  

International Students: please see the additional application requirements.

Bachelor's to Master's Students: You will not need to apply via the application portal. Visit Bachelor's to Master's page to learn about the process to transition to your desired master's program.

1. Online Application application

Applications will only be accepted through EngineeringCAS, an application service for graduate engineering programs. All application documents and test scores need to be submitted through EnginneringCAS.

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app-fee 2. Application Fee

The application fee is $75.

3. Statement of Purpose statement

In a separate document, submit a brief statement indicating your immediate and long-range goals, relevant work history, academic honors/awards received, any teaching experience and/or research conducted/published that may be pertinent to your graduate program. Two page recommended maximum.

Note: If you are applying to more than one program, you will need to submit a program-specific statement of purpose with each application package.

4. LOR Letters of Recommendation

Master's applicants need to submit two (2) letters of recommendation. Doctoral applicants will be asked to provide three (3). Recommendations should be from instructors who have taught you, ideally in the field to which you are applying. They may also be from employers or supervisors who are in a position to compare your performance to that of your peers. You will be asked via EngineeringCAS to provide (names and email addresses) referees during the application process and that an automated request will be sent out to your recommenders. You will be able to track the status of your recommendations and send reminders by logging back into your application.

5. TransTranscripts

Provide a complete transcript from the institution that awarded or will award you a bachelor’s degree. You may also include transcripts from other institutions at which you have taken relevant coursework. Please note that waiting for additional transcripts may delay review of your application.

You have two options for submitting transcripts:

  1. Self Report your transcript to EngineeringCAS. This will expedite your application review. Self-reported transcripts must correspond to the official transcript. The University reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission if false credentials are provided at the point of application.
  2. Send official transcripts directly to UMass Lowell, either through a secure submission or via mail to:

    University of Massachusetts - Lowell
    Graduate Admissions - GPS Center
    839 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor
    Lowell, MA 01854-3941

If you received your degree from UMass Lowell, it is not necessary for you to request a transcript, we are able to provide one for you.

International transcripts must clearly indicate that you have received (or will soon receive) a four-year bachelor's degree, the equivalent of an American bachelor's degree. Please note, the Office of Graduate Admissions reserves the right to have any application credential evaluated. Additional information about international transcripts is available on the EngineeringCAS website. *You will need to provide an official copy prior to your first semester on campus. Self-reported transcripts must correspond to the official transcript.* The University reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission if false credentials are provided at the point of application.

*UMass Lowell will require You to provide a copy of your Official Transcripts & Scores prior to your first semester.

6. OTSROfficial Test Score Report(s)

The following programs require the GRE for admission consideration:

  • Computer Engineering, MSE
  • Electrical Engineering, MSE
  • All Ph.D. Programs

Please have ETS send your GRE scores directly to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530.

A GRE waiver may be available to qualified master’s degree candidates. Further information can be found at GRE/GMAT/MAT Waiver Forms. You may also self-report your GRE scores.*

International Students:

English Proficiency Tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores are required. If you have taken the TOEFL, have ETS send your scores to EngineeringCAS (school code: B887). You may also self-report your scores. If you have taken the IELTS you may self-report your scores on the application.*

The requirements for the tests are as follows:

  • TOEFL => 79
  • IELTS => 6.5

*UMass Lowell will require you to provide a copy of your Official Transcripts & Scores prior to your first semester.

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