Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering - Graduate Programs
M.S. in Industrial Engineering
The Industrial Engineering Program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge in multiple areas of industrial engineering. A student may pursue a broad based degree or they may specialize in a specific area such as general industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, ergonomics/human factors, or advanced analytics/operations research.
M. S. in Systems Engineering
The Systems Engineering Program is designed to provide students with both fundamental and applied management and technical knowledge to support the development of complex systems. Systems Engineering is that branch of engineering that develops systems, where a system is a collection of elements that work together as a unit. The curriculum encourages a broad overview of how elements of a system work together rather than a focus on individual elements of the system.
M.S. in Engineering Management
The Engineering Management Program is offered as an interdisciplinary program that integrates engineering and business concepts. The curriculum prepares an experienced professional engineer or scientist for a leadership role in planning, developing and managing firm's technological resources including people, technology and processes. Graduates acquire an understanding how to use the technical base to accomplish the organization's operational, strategic and competitive objectives. This program is offered in partnership with the College of Business Administration.
M.S. in Logistics
The Logistics Program is designed to meet an increasing state, national, and international demand for professionals with technical or business education and experience in the area of logistics and supply chain. Such professionals will need a unique combination of technical and business knowledge and skills and will have technical experience and degrees in engineering, mathematics or business.
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering
The Industrial Engineering Program for doctoral students is designed to prepare engineers to advance their degrees in industry, government, and academia. This is a research focused program with areas of specialization in general industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, ergonomics/human factors, advanced analytics/operations research, or systems engineering/engineering management.
Masters Program Objective
The Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering Department masters programs provides opportunities for students to develop technical excellence in both industry and research applications.
The Masters programs require approximately two years of full-time study allowing for a summer internship or co-op experience.
Masters programs include Master of Science degree options in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering and Logistics. Students in the Industrial Engineering masters program may select a specialized track with a focus in Industry Applications, Decision Analytics, Logistics Management, or Occupational Safety and Health.
The Department also offers a certificate in UVS (Unmanned Vehicle Systems) that will educate undergraduate students in the knowledge and skills required for design, development and operation of UVS including UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), UGS (Unmanned Ground Systems), and UMS (Unmanned Maritime Systems).
Admission Criteria for the Masters Program
Unconditional Admission
- A GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 in all prior graduate work.
- A minimum score of 155 on the GRE Quantitative section and 146 on the GRE Verbal section.
- A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT, or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, if English is not the applicant's native language. International applicant's who have successfully completed a bachelors degree or masters degree from an institution in the United States, and are not seeking funding as a Graduate Teaching Assistant are not required to meet this requirement.
- A BS or MS in Engineering or Science.
Remedial course work may be required if an applicant does not have an engineering or science background.
GRE Waiver
Applicants may request a GRE Waiver if they meet all other admission criteria, they have graduated from an ABET accredited institution, and have a minimal of two years of relevant work experience post-degree. GRE waiver requests may be submitted at https://common.forms.uta.edu/view.php?id=71616.
Probationary Admission
Prospective students not meeting the conditions for unconditional admission may be granted probationary admission if their qualifications indicate a potential for success. Deficiency coursework may be required. Satisfying all deficiency requirements and maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 in each of their first two semesters of graduate work may clear probationary status.
Provisional Admission
An applicant unable to supply all required official documentation prior to the admission deadline, but whose available documentation otherwise appears to meet admission requirements may be granted provisional admission.
Deferral
The admission decision is deferred if the program is at capacity or sufficient information is not available to make an admission decision.
Denial
Prospective students who do not meet all the admission criteria or who's application does not indicate a probability of success in the program are denied admission.
Continuation
In order to continue in the program toward graduation, each graduate student must:
- Maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA in all coursework taken as a graduate student and in their program, and
- Demonstrate suitability for professional practice.
If questions are raised by graduate faculty regarding either of the above, the student will be notified and will be provided the opportunity to respond to the Committee on Graduate Studies in the Department. The Committee on Graduate Studies will review the student's performance and make a recommendation concerning the student's eligibility to continue in the program. Appeal of a decision on continuation may be made through normal procedures outlined in the section of this catalog entitled "Grievances Other than Grades."
Student Outcomes
In accordance with our educational objectives, we have designed our programs to ensure graduates of our Master's and Doctoral Programs will:
- Have attained mastery of theoretical concepts in the field
- Be able to use techniques and tools important in the field
- Appreciate the need for ethical and professional behavior
- Be able to work and communicate effectively in teams
Our Graduate Programs offer students a wide range of opportunities for advanced engineering education.
Fast Track Program for a Masters in Industrial Engineering
The Fast Track Program enables outstanding UT Arlington senior undergraduate students in Industrial Engineering to satisfy degree requirements leading to a master's degree in Industrial Engineering while completing their undergraduate studies. When senior-level students are within 15 hours of completing their undergraduate degree requirements, they may take up to 6 hours of approved senior level coursework designated by the Industrial Engineering Program to satisfy both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. In the limiting case, a student completing the maximum allowable hours (6) while in undergraduate status would have to take only 24 additional masters level hours to meet minimum requirements for graduation.
Interested UT Arlington undergraduate Industrial Engineering students should apply to the Fast Track Program just prior to beginning their last 30 hours of their bachelor's degree. They must have completed at least 30 hours at UTA, achieving an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in all work done at UTA. Additionally, they must have completed 9 hours of specified foundation courses with a minimum GPA of 3.3 in those courses. Contact the Undergraduate Advisor or Graduate Advisor in Industrial Engineering for more information about the program.
Final Comprehensive Examination
A final comprehensive examination is required for each master's candidate. It is taken in the last semester of the student’s program of study.
Transfer Credit
A student may transfer a maximum of 6 hours of graduate coursework from engineering, science, or business to the M.S. programs in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering. The coursework must be appropriate for the degree program.
Certificate in Unmanned Vehicle Systems
The Graduate Certificate in UVS (Unmanned Vehicle Systems) is offered through the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department and will focus on educating graduate students in skills required to design and develop UVS which will include the development and operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Unmanned Ground Systems, and Unmanned Maritime Systems. The program aims to provide the UVS industry with a trained and knowledgeable workforce while at the same time training the participants and providing the skills required to advance their career. The IMSE Graduate Certificate in UVS is offered as a standalone certification. Similar Graduate Certificate in UVS programs are offered in the Mechanical and Aerospace, Electrical, and Computer Science Departments. This multidisciplinary program consists of two common classes that are taken by all students from all of the participating disciplines. Three additional specified classes complete the requirements for the certificate.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the Graduate Certificate in UVS requires:
- A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or current enrollment in an engineering graduate degree program at UTA with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Those who desire to complete the certificate program without enrolling in a graduate degree program must:
- Be admitted to UTA as a non-degree seeking student.
- Provide an essay detailing the applicant's background and skills as pertaining to UVS, his/her interest in a specific domain, and his/her expected benefit from completing this program.
- Provide two recommendation letters explaining how the applicant will contribute to the certificate program and how he/she will benefit by completing the program.
Program Requirements
Admission into the Graduate Certificate in UVS requires:
Students must complete 15 hours of coursework and maintain 3.0 grade point average or better in the five program courses. Course requirements are managed by the certificate program advisor.
Doctoral Program Objective
The Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering Department Doctoral program is designed for advanced graduate students who wish to advance their careers in research and development in industry, government, or academia.
The Doctoral program requires approximately four years of full-time study. A student's program will consist of coursework, independent study, and a dissertation in a field pertinent to the student's areas of interest. The program for each student will be planned by the student and a committee of faculty members.
Students with undergraduate degrees in fields other than engineering may be required to take necessary courses to establish a background in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Admission Criteria for the Doctoral Program
Unconditional Admission
Unconditional Admission into the Doctoral program in Industrial Engineering is granted if all of the following conditions are met.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- A GPA of at least 3.3 in all prior graduate coursework.
- A minimum score of 155 on the GRE Quantitative section and 150 on the Verbal section.
- A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT, or equivalent, if English is not the applicant's native language.
- A completed MS in Engineering or Science.
Remedial course work may be required if an applicant does not have an engineering or science background.
Probationary Admission
Prospective students not meeting the conditions for unconditional admission may be granted probationary admission if their qualifications indicate a potential for success. Deficiency coursework may be required. Satisfying all deficiency requirements and maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 in each of their first two semesters of graduate work may clear probationary status.
Provisional Admission
An applicant unable to supply all required official documentation prior to the admission deadline, but whose available documentation otherwise appears to meet unconditional admission criteria may be granted provisional admission.
Deferral
The admission decision is deferred if the program is at capacity or sufficient information is not available to make an admission decision.
Denial
Prospective students who do not meet all the admission criteria or who's application does not indicate a probability of success in the program are denied admission.
Continuation
In order to continue in the program toward graduation, each graduate student must:
- Maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA in all coursework taken as a graduate student and in the program, and
- Demonstrate suitability for professional practice.
If questions are raised by graduate faculty regarding either of the above, the student will be notified and will be provided the opportunity to respond to the Committee on Graduate Studies in the Department. The Committee on Graduate Studies will review the student's performance and make a recommendation concerning the student's eligibility to continue in the program. Appeal of a decision on continuation may be made through normal procedures outlined in the section of this catalog entitled "Grievances Other than Grades."
Bachelors to Doctoral Program for UTA Graduates
The Bachelors to Doctoral Program in Industrial Engineering is available to UTA Industrial Engineering graduates who apply within one year of graduation. The program requires 48 credit hours of coursework and additional credit hours of dissertation/research coursework.
Student Outcomes
In accordance with our educational objectives, we have designed our program to ensure graduates of our Doctoral Program will
- Have attained a comprehensive master of the theoretical concepts in the field
- Be able to use and develop techniques and tools in the field
- Appreciate the need for ethical and professional behavior
- Be able to work, communicate, and lead teams effectively