Industrial engineering (MS, PhD)
Our industrial engineering program is ranked 18th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is among the top programs in the western United States. Our faculty are internationally recognized for their research, conducting many funded, state-of-the-art research projects for both government and industry. They are not only involved in leading-edge research from both methodological and applications perspectives, but they also actively advise students, teach innovation and continuously improve their curriculum.
Our programs are strongly focused in industrial statistics and quality engineering, applied operations research, production and supply-chain logistics and enterprise information systems in challenging manufacturing and service environments. Graduate students discover tremendous opportunities for professional growth in developing competitive manufacturing and service systems that will integrate people, equipment and information to meet the needs of the 21st century. Currently, more than 65 of our doctoral graduates hold faculty positions at institutions of higher learning around the world.
Industrial Engineering MS Handbook 2023-2024 Addendum - Edited IE Area Course requirement
Industrial Engineering MS Handbook - 2023-2024
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Industrial Engineering MS Handbook 2022-2023
Industrial Engineering PhD Handbook 2022-2023
MS Handbook 2021-2022
PhD Handbook 2021-2022
MS Handbook 2020-2021
PhD Handbook 2020-2021
MS Handbook 2019-2020
Ph.D. Handbook 2019-2020
MS Handbook 2017-2018
PhD Handbook 2017-2018
MS Handbook 2016-2017
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MS Handbook 2015-2016
PhD Handbook 2015-2016
MS Handbook 2014-2015
PhD Handbook 2014-2015
PhD Handbook 2014-2015 (revised January 2015)
Industrial engineering, MS: The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering program offers a thesis track and a non-thesis track. At the time of the admission, students’ applications are considered primarily for the non-thesis track. After matriculating at Arizona State University, a student may consult and receive approval from the Industrial Engineering faculty to pursue the thesis track. Final consideration and approval will be given to students who have obtained an ASU graduate GPA of 3.2.
Industrial engineering combines knowledge from the physical, mathematical and social sciences to design efficient manufacturing and service systems that integrate people, equipment and information. Improvements made by industrial engineers in automation, information control and process quality revolutionized manufacturing in the past century and greatly increased our quality of life. Trends towards globalization, increased complexity and rapid technological innovation create an even greater need for industrial engineering in the 21st century.
Successful industrial engineering concepts are also spreading to the financial, logistics, and healthcare services industries, affording new areas of opportunity.
Industrial engineering, PhD: Both a written and an oral comprehensive examination are required on or before completion of the 57 credit hours of course work in the program of study. The candidate must also successfully pass the dissertation prospectus and the dissertation oral defense.
Please see the ASU Graduate Policies and Procedures for additional information.
Graduate admissions
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a graduate degree in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence. Here you can learn more about the admissions process and application requirements.
Deadline dates
All application materials must be submitted by the following deadline dates:
| Program | Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Industrial engineering | January 15 (PhD and MS) | September 15 (PhD and MS) |
Admission requirements
For questions regarding supplemental materials, such as letters of recommendation requirements or your statement of purpose, contact [email protected]. For questions regarding the online graduate application or the status of documents, please contact Graduate Admissions.
Application Requirements
Begin by visiting the Graduate Admissions website and completing the Graduate Admissions application and paying the application fee. The fee is nonrefundable and the application will not be processed until the fee is received.
In addition to completing the ASU Graduate Admissions application, the following materials must also be submitted to complete your application package:*
U.S. residents:
- One set of official transcripts from every college and university attended, including ASU, unless the student graduated from ASU
- Official GRE test scores- Required for PhD only.** Click here for the average GRE scores for applicants. The ASU institution code is: 4007. If a department code is required use: 0000.
- Three letters of recommendation- Required for PhD only
- Statement of purpose
International applicants:
- Academic credentials (all international records must be submitted in the original language accompanied by an official English translation). If you have attended a U.S. institution, one set of official transcripts from every college and university attended, except ASU.
- Official GRE General test scores taken within the last five years.** Required for PhD only. Click here for the average GRE scores for applicants. The ASU institution code is: 4007. If a department code is required use: 0000.
- Official TOEFL score, taken within the last two years (please see ASU’s English Proficiency requirements). The TOEFL score must be valid on the first day of class for the term the student is applying for. SCAI required that TOEFL scores must be above 575 (paper), or 90 (iBT). We also accept IELTS with a minimum overall band scores of 7.0 or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a minimum score of 65 or higher. Please see the Graduate Admissions website for TOEFL deadline dates. The ASU institution code is: 4007. If a department code is required use: 0000.
- Three letters of recommendation- Required for PhD only.
- Statement of purpose
The required materials should be mailed to:
| If sending by stamped mail: Admission Services Applicant Processing Arizona State University PO Box 871004 Tempe, AZ 85287-1004 |
If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS: Arizona State University Admission Services Applicant Processing 1150 East University Drive Building C, Room 226 Tempe, AZ 85281 |
Please include the document reference number on all materials sent. Applications are not evaluated until all required documents have been received.
*If a student wishes to be considered for both the master’s and PhD programs, the student is required to submit two separate applications. This fee is nonrefundable and cannot be deferred.
**All Industrial Engineering PHD applicants are required to submit GRE scores.
Calculus and GPA requirements
Knowledge in calculus is required to be successful in a SCAI Gradate Program. Below you will find the calculus courses that must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better prior to applying to the program.
| Industrial Engineering | CALC 1, 2, & 3 |
Below are the minimum GPA requirements for the SCAI Graduate Program. This GPA is calculated from the last 60 hours of the undergraduate degree. Students who are applying to a PhD following a master’s degree must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 for the last degree awarded.
| Industrial Engineering Master’s | 3.2 or higher |
| Industrial Engineering PhD | 3.5 or higher |
Deficiency courses
Please see below for a list of the current Deficiency Courses required for admission. A flowchart showing the progression of coursework is also available At the time of application there should be no more than three deficiency courses pending.
Industrial Engineering Deficiency Course List and Flowchart