An IE degree will allow you to contribute at all levels of product or service innovation, from design inception to delivery to the end user. The depth and breadth of knowledge embedded in this degree will provide a boost to your professional career at a pace convenient to you. You will gain the expertise and skills needed to undertake higher responsibilities in your current role, rise up in your company, and/or pursue a new role in a growing area. UofL MSIE graduates have landed jobs at leading companies such as Tesla, Boeing, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, UPS, and eBay in positions including:

• Operations engineer/manager
• Supply chain analyst/consultant
• Procurement engineer/manager
• Data scientist
• Data analyst/manager
• Human factors engineer
• User experience designer/manager
• Health systems engineer
• Process improvement engineer
• Project manager

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Note: Admissions are on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance, and enroll before the term begins. Although admissions are granted for a specific term up to the day classes start, we recommend you submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.

Steps to Apply

1. Complete online graduate application
2. Submit $65 non-refundable application fee
3. Submit all official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from all previous institutions (Note: Electronic transcripts are only accepted directly from the institution(s). Please have electronic transcripts sent directly to UofL Graduate Admissions Office.)
4. Submit current resume with application
5. Submit two letters of recommendation with application

Note: GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to UofL’s online MSIE program.

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Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university*
• Calculus I or higher required. To find out whether there is a need for remedial work and discuss available options at UofL, consult with director or admissions consultant
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
  • Applicants with GPA below the recommended 2.75 may be considered for admission based on additional criteria, including excellent recommendation letters, resume or personal statement, and academic performance.

Transfer Credits

Transfer up to six (6) credit hours from another graduate engineering program at UofL or from an accredited college or institution* (subject to department approval).

*See the Graduate School Transfer of Credit Policy for more information.

The online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering is a 30-credit hour program that requires 2 core courses (6 credit hours) and 8 courses in an area of focus or across multiple areas (24 credit hours), including optional thesis or project. For students who choose a focus area, the 8 courses will include at least 4 focus-area courses and other electives. For students who choose a general study, the 8 courses may consist of 1-2 courses in each focus areas with other electives. Students will work with the MSIE Program Director to develop a Plan of Study (PoS) upon admission, which may be revised as student progresses throughout the program.

Focus Areas

Students may choose to either focus their coursework on one of four specialized areas or to customize their coursework by selecting courses from across all the available options.

¹ Focus area technical advising faculty:

• LSC: Dr. Lihui Bai
• DAOR: Dr. Lihui Bai
• HF: Dr. Jason Saleem

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Course Descriptions

• My bachelor’s degree is not in engineering. Can I still apply to earn the online industrial engineering degree?

  Yes. The minimum requirement for admission is a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. We welcome applicants with undergraduate degree from diverse background such as business, psychology, political science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer science, to name a few. Contact Dr. Lihui Bai (Program Director) for your readiness to join the program. In some cases, remedial work may be required and can be accomplished in advance by taking course(s) either at UofL or at recommended community colleges. For instance, students who do not come from a STEM field will need to have Calculus I for this program.

• What are the academic prerequisites recommended in order to be a successful applicant to the online masters in industrial engineering program?

  Calculus I or higher.

• Is GRE/GMAT score required?

  No, you do not need to submit GRE/GMAT scores.

• I am an international student. Can I apply to the MSIE program?

  Yes. International students will not be issued a U.S. visa, if admitted to the MSIE online program, since there are no campus attendance requirements.

• When do I need to send my official transcripts?

  Official transcripts are required as a part of a complete application, therefore are needed at the time of application for full consideration. Unofficial transcripts, with degree posted, can be accepted until official transcripts are received.

• Can I transfer graduate courses completed at another institution to UofL’s online masters in industrial engineering program?

  Yes. Students may request to transfer up to six (6) credit hours from another accredited graduate program.

• Does the IE department offer financial aid to incoming online MSIE students?

  Scholarships opportunities may exist for exceptional applicants contingent upon availability of funding. These limited scholarships, designed to partially offset the tuition, are determined on a rolling basis at the time of admission. Official offer letters to individual students will contain details.

• What are the eligibility requirements and timeline for receiving the Department of Industrial Engineering merit-based scholarship?

  The merit-based scholarship is designed to partially offset the tuition for classes that a student registers in. Students who wish to apply for scholarship must submit a one-page Statement of Purpose demonstrating qualifications and intent towards the program. Demonstrated strengths will be assessed in a holistic manner with focus on, but not limited to, current work profile and future goals, prior industry experience (internships/co-op, full-time), accomplishments in prior academic work (e.g., undergraduate, certificates), plans for successfully completing the degree, applying knowledge to practice, and advocating for IE professionals.

• When can I expect to learn the admission decision?

  You will be informed within four weeks of the Graduate School receiving your complete application.

• What else do I need to know after being admitted to the online masters in industrial engineering program?

  Please consider reviewing additional information in the new graduate student handbook and orientation; if your concerns are not addressed, then please contact Dr. Lihui Bai.

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