Accelerated Combined Degrees
This accelerated combined degree program allows students to complete two degrees in just five academic years.
- BS in Industrial Engineering
- MS in Industrial Engineering
Students receive the same benefits of both curriculums and move seamlessly from the undergraduate program to graduate studies. You will save time and money, as well as jump-start your career.
Admission Requirements
SIUE undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Major in industrial engineering
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA in all engineering, math and physical science courses
- Be within 32 credit hours of bachelor's degree completion at intended entry term
How to Apply
- Consult with your academic advisor and/or the Graduate Program Director of your program of interest to discuss which graduate-level courses are appropriate for you to enroll in if you are accepted to the program.
- Submit a graduate admission application to the program following the student instructions.
- Select the "SIUE Undergraduate to Graduate Student" option from the student type list within the application.
- Complete the Plan of Study information detailing which graduate courses you plan to take and the semesters you plan to take them.
- Enter your undergraduate academic advisor's name and email address within the recommendation requirement so they can review your Plan of Study.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduateadmissions@siue.edu with questions regarding the application process.
Sample Curriculum
The accelerated master's in industrial engineering requires that students complete 6-9 credit hours of approved graduate courses during the undergraduate senior year. These credit hours are shared and apply to both the BS in industrial engineering and the MS in industrial engineering.
Senior Year (Fall Semester)
(3) IE 468 Operations Research-Simulation
(3) IE 476 Plantwide Process Control
(3) IE 483 Production Planning & Control
(3) IE 484 Facilities Planning
(3) IE 400-level Elective - shared credit
15 Total Credits
Senior Year (Spring Semester)
(3) IE 490 Integrated Engineering Design
(3) PHIL 323 Engineering, Ethics and Professionalism
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies [IS]/U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity [ERGU] or Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education [EREG]
(3) IE 400-level Elective - shared credit
(3) IE 400-level Elective - shared credit
15 Total Credits
Graduate Year
Choose between thesis (IE 599) option requiring 30 credit hours or non-thesis option requiring 33 credit hours including electives and a research project.
Required Core Courses (12 credit hours)
- IE 465 Design and Control of Quality Systems (3)*
- IE 483 Production Planning and Control (3)*
- IE 515 Engineering Optimization Models (3)*
- IE 576 Advanced Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (3)
*Students having completed these or similar courses as part of their bachelor's degree may choose other courses in the same core area with the approval of their advisor.
Electives and Exit Option (9-12 credit hours, assuming 9 elective hours completed during the senior year)
- IE 500-level Elective (3)
- IE 599 Thesis (6)
- Non-thesis: IE 500-level Electives (9) and Research Project
See the graduate catalog for industrial engineering (IE) course descriptions.
Please review the academic policy for program requirements and restrictions.
