MS – SE Track

Our core curriculum will comprise of five courses. Tentative course descriptions are provided below. Students who wish to increase depth in one or more of these topics can take advanced courses from the menu of ISyE graduate courses. They can also choose from a rich assortment of sample programs to achieve breadth in a variety of application areas. Examples include Health Informatics, Nano-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Industrial Mathematics.

IE 5111. Systems Engineering I (2 cr; prereq upper division or grad status)
This course provides a broad-brush overview of systems-level thinking and techniques in the context of an integrated, design-oriented framework. It focuses on the elements of the systems engineering process including lifecycle, concurrent, and global engineering. Students will exit this course with a framework for engineering large-scale, complex systems.

IE 5112. Introduction to Operations Research (3 cr; upper division or grad status in the non-IE track [MSISYE -- IE track students may not take this course for credit.], Linear algebra at the level of Math 2243 or Math 2373 and one semester of probability or statistics is required)
This course is a survey of Operations Research models and methods in deterministic and stochastic settings. Topics covered include linear programming, integer programming, networks, forecasting, Markov chains, and queuing systems. Examples from a variety of application areas, such as systems engineering, logistics, design, and project management, will be included.

IE 5113. Systems Engineering II (4 cr; prereq 5111, upper division or grad status, basic probability is required)
This course provides a more in-depth view of systems engineering thinking and techniques presented in Systems Engineering I course. Students will gain a hands-on understanding of techniques learned in Systems Engineering I, through application to specific problems. Additionally, the course will introduce topics pertinent to the effectiveness of the design process including design practices, organizational and reward structure required to support a collaborative, globally distributed design team.

IE 5541. Project Management (4 cr; upper division or graduate status)
This course is intended to provide an introduction to engineering project management. Its objective is to expose students to analytical methods of selecting, organizing, budgeting, scheduling, and controlling projects, including risk management, team leadership, and program management.

IE 5553 Simulation (4 cr; upper division or graduate status; some familiarity with probability and statistics is desirable)
Discrete event simulation. Using integrated simulation/animation environments to create, analyze, and evaluate realistic models for use in various industry settings, including manufacturing and service operations and systems engineering. Experimental design for simulation. Selecting input distributions, evaluating simulation output

Slides from Andrew Sage's ISyE Day Presentation

Sample Curriculums

Application Information

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers admission to the ISyE graduate program for the fall and spring semesters. The priority deadline for fall semester admission is December 15 of the previous year. Applications received after December 15 will be reviewed for space available admission. The deadline for spring semester admission is October 15 of the previous year. Applications received after October 15 will not be considered for spring semester admission.

Admission Requirements for the SE Track

Prerequisites: A baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning in the United States, or a foreign equivalent, in engineering or in a closely related discipline is required. Applicants with non-engineering majors must have completed coursework in (or show proficiency in) mathematics and statistics. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of (GPA) of 3.0 on a four-point scale is the preferred standard for admission. International students, whose native language is not English, are required to provide test scores of one of the following standardized tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). The preferred standard for admission is a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computer-based test), or an IELTS score of 6.5, or a MELAB score of 80. International students who will have completed 24 quarter or 16 semester credits within the past 24 months in residence as full-time students at a recognized institution of higher learning in the United States before entering the University of Minnesota are exempt from this requirement.

Special Application Requirements: At least two years of professional work experience in a technical field is required. Promising candidates with less experience will be considered under exceptional circumstances. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. In addition to the academic record, the professional record of the applicant and the letters of recommendation carry weight in admission decisions.

Refer to the ME Department Application Process page for details.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
The GRE General Test is not required for students applying to the SE track.

On Line Application

More Information and Application Materials

To arrange a visit to the Twin Cities campus and the ISyE Program, call or e-mail the Office of Admissions VISITLINE at (612) 625-0000.