Description
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems offers a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) degree, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering. Industrial Engineering focuses on the design and improvement of systems, products, and processes. A total systems approach is used to optimize the various aspects of operations in both manufacturing and service industries. Industrial engineers use many analytical approaches to improve productivity, safety, and quality of working life while reducing operating costs.
The Master of Science degree programs are designed to produce highly skilled industrial engineers, engineering managers, technical professionals, and leaders for the global economy. The M.S. program offers specialization tracks in the areas of Engineering Management, Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Interactive Simulation and Training Systems and Simulation Modeling and Analysis.
The Ph.D. program is designed to produce highly skilled researchers with both broad knowledge of industrial engineering and in-depth knowledge of specialty fields for careers in academia, industry, and government. The program allows a candidate to thoroughly study some aspect of industrial engineering, such as manufacturing, engineering management, operations research, simulation modeling, interactive simulation, quality, and human engineering/ergonomics.
The industrial engineering graduate programs are structured to support the emergence of central Florida as a national center of high technology as well as supporting the diverse service industries in the region and throughout the nation.
Additional information can be found at (www.ie.ucf.edu/graduate.htm.)
Degrees Offered
- Master of Science in Engineering
- Engineering Management Track
- Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track
- Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
- Operations Research Track
- Quality Engineering Track
- Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering
Admission
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions and Registration section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. Please be sure to submit all requested material by the established deadline(s).
The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that applicants fill out a pre-application form (www.graduate.cecs.ucf.edu) before completing the application for graduate admission. The deadlines for the pre-application form can be found on the Prospective Student Page on the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.
Master’s Degree Programs
In addition to the general UCF graduate admission requirements and the College of Engineering and Computer Science master’s programs admission requirements, applicants must provide:
- Official, competitive scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which must have been taken within the last five years.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years (60 semester hours) of study is required for admission as a regular graduate student. Alternatively, applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or better may be admitted on a restricted basis. Such students may continue in the program only if they earn a graduate GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale over the first nine hours of graduate course work. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 2.5 on a 4.0 scale are discouraged from applying for the master's program.
- For applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, an official score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) or a score of at least 83 in the Internet-based version on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required and also
- curriculum vitae/resume and an essay accompanied by a goals statement is required.
Additional information for M.S./M.S.I.E.:
- Students interested in scholarship support must have submitted a complete application by the priority deadline.
- Thesis students must pass an oral thesis defense and non-thesis students must pass an oral comprehensive examination at the end of their program of study.
Doctoral Degree Program
In addition to the general UCF graduate admission requirements, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science Doctoral program admission requirements, applicants must provide:
- Evidence of a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution, and have demonstrated above average performance at the master’s level
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years (60 semester hours) of study in industrial engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
- Curriculum vitae/resume and an essay accompanied by goals statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official, competitive scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which must have been taken within the last five years. In general, applicants with GRE scores (verbal plus quantitative) of less than 1000, a grade index at the master's level of less than 3.5, or an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are discouraged from pursuing the Ph.D. degree unless other evidence of a high level of professional capability is presented.
- For applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, an official score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) or a score of at least 83 in the Internet-based version on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.
- Curriculum vitae/resume and an essay accompanied by a goals statement.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Additional Information for Ph.D. Applicants
Scholarships may be awarded based on the student's GPA, GRE scores, and curriculum vitae.
Selected outstanding applicants who have a GPA of at least 3.4 in the last 60 attempted semester hours of their undergraduate degrees and have GRE scores above the 80th percentile in both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE will be considered for direct entrance as pre-doctoral students with Bachelor of Science degrees.
Students must complete any needed articulation course work and pass a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in order to be admitted as a regular doctoral student. This exam is normally taken within the first year after all articulation work is completed. The department makes decisions about continuation in the program based in part on Qualifying Examination results. In addition, the student must pass a Candidacy Examination, a Dissertation Proposal Examination, and a Dissertation Defense Examination.
Application Due Dates
All application materials must be submitted by the appropriate deadline listed below.
All students applying for fellowships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Master of Science in Engineering | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Engineering Management Track | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Operations Research Track | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Quality Engineering Track | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Master of Science in Industrial Engineering | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
International Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Master of Science in Engineering | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Engineering Management Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Operations Research Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Quality Engineering Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Master of Science in Industrial Engineering | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
International Transfer Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Master of Science in Engineering | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Engineering Management Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Operations Research Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Quality Engineering Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Master of Science in Industrial Engineering | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
Review of Academic Performance
The Department of Industrial Engineeering and Management Systems monitors student progress and may revert any student to nondegree status if performance standards or academic progress are not maintained. Satisfactory academic performance in a program includes, but is not limited to, maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA in all graduate work taken as part of (or transferred into) the program of study. Satisfactory performance also involves maintaining the standards of academic progress and professional integrity expected in our discipline. Failure to maintain these standards may result in termination of the student from the program.
As stated elsewhere in this catalog, up to two "C’s" are permitted in a program of study. Grades lower than "C" (including "C-") are not acceptable. If the course where a "C-" or lower was awarded is an elective course, the student will be required to replace that elective in the program of study (the grade will still affect the GPA). If the course in question is a required course, the student may not be allowed to enroll in graduate courses in that major and will be removed from courses currently being taken in that major. If a student is reverted to nondegree-seeking status, reinstatement to graduate student status in that major can occur only through a formal appeal to the Department’s Graduate Committee.
M.S.I.E. and M.S. Degrees
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.I.E. or M.S.—30 Credit Hours for Thesis Option or 30 Credit Hours for Nonthesis Option
The M.S.I.E. degree requires either an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering or another engineering discipline. It is offered as a 30-credit-hour program without a thesis; however, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B.S.I.E.) graduates may elect a 30-credit-hour program that includes a thesis. The M.S. degree requires an undergraduate degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline and is also available with thesis (30 credit hours) or nonthesis (30 credit hours) options. Thesis students conduct an oral defense of their theses. Nonthesis students must pass an oral comprehensive examination at the end of their program of study.
Research studies are required in one or more courses. The research study and report will focus on reviewing and analyzing contemporary research in a student’s particular specialization within the profession in order to help students acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to research-based best practices in that specialization area. In addition, students may engage in directed independent studies, directed research or a research report during their studies.
A program of study must be developed with the graduate program director and meet with departmental approval. Required courses vary depending on the program and are supplemented by electives that may include courses offered by other departments. A student with an undergraduate degree outside of the selected departmental discipline may be required to satisfy an articulation program.
Students on assistantships must take 9 credit hours per semester to satisfy the universitys requirement for full-time status. Most students working full time take 6 credit hours per semester. At that rate, the program can be completed in 5 semesters or less. However, students with more time available and an early start on a thesis can finish the program in 3 semesters.
NOTE: At least one-half of the credit hours (including thesis hours) required in a master’s program of study must be taken in 6000-level courses.
The Florida Engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS)
Many of the graduate courses offered by the department or required in the M.S.I.E./M.S. programs (except for those with laboratories) are offered through the Florida Engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS), which provides video-streamed versions of classes over the Internet. The following M.S. program options are available entirely through FEEDS:
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Engineering Management Track
- Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
- Operations Research Track
- Quality Engineering Track
- Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track
In addition, all required courses for a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering are offered through FEEDS.
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.)
The M.S.I.E. curriculum builds on an undergraduate engineering degree to develop a stronger systems focus and analytical capability.
For students with a B.S.I.E.:
This program can be taken entirely through FEEDS. The following courses are required for students with other Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering:
Required Courses—24 Credit Hours
- EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5306 Operations Research (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—6 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—6 Credit Hours
- Students will select two 6000-level electives.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (nonthesis option). At least half 15 credit hours of classes should be at the 6000 level.
For students with other Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering (No electives in this track; thesis option not available):
Prerequisites
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
- EIN 3314C Work Measurement and Design (3 credit hours)
- EIN 4333C Industrial Control Systems (3 credit hours)
- EIN 4391C Manufacturing Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 4364C Industrial Facilities Planning and Design (3 credit hours)
Required Courses—30 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6418 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 credit hours)
Master of Science in Engineering
The M.S. curriculum offers tracks in Engineering Management, Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Interactive Simulation and Training Systems, and Simulation Modeling and Analysis.
Engineering Management Track
Engineering Management focuses on effective decision-making in engineering and technological organizations. Addressing the needs of engineers and scientists moving into management positions, engineering management complements their technical backgrounds with the human aspects, organizational and financial issues, project considerations, resource allocation, and the extended analytical tools required for effective decision-making and program management. This program is designed for technically qualified individuals who plan to assume a management role in project or program-oriented environments in industry or government. It provides the analytical, organizational, and managerial skills to bridge the gap between a technical specialty and technical management.
This program can be completed through FEEDS.
Prerequisites
- Mathematics through Calculus III (MAC 2313)
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6182 Engineering Management (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6182 Engineering Management (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses , subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (nonthesis option). At least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track
As technology has become more sophisticated, the need to design for the human user has become more difficult, yet even more important. Human engineering and ergonomics assists in ensuring that as technology advances, the abilities, limitations, and needs of humans are considered in the system design. This not only supports the needs of the user, it also optimizes the efficiency and usability of the system designed. Traditionally, ergonomics has been associated with biomechanical issues and work measurement and performance issues in physical system design, as well as occupational and industrial safety. The broader focus of human engineering encompasses those issues as well as incorporating the reaction and effectiveness of human interaction with systems, both physical systems and virtual systems such as computer-based models. This option is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline. The program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge in human engineering and ergonomics to effectively design tasks, industrial systems, and work environments that maximize human performance, safety, and overall productivity.
Prerequisites
- MAC 2313 Mathematics through Calculus III (4 credit hours)
- EIN 3314C Work Measurement and Design (3 credit hours)
- EIN 4243C Human Engineering (or equivalent) (3 credit hours)
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5251 Human-Computer Interaction (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6279C Biomechanics (3 credit hours) or EIN 6270C Work Psychology (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses, subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (non-thesis option). At least one-half of the 15 credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
The Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of significant topics relative to systems and the requirements, design, development, and use of such systems for knowledge transfer in the technical environment. Additionally, the Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track addresses the evolving and multiple discipline application of interactive simulation by providing a wealth of electives to support development of individual student interests and talents. In conjunction with UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training, industrial organizations involved in simulation in the central Florida region, military organizations, and other governmental organizations, the program provides exposure to both military and commercial interactive simulation and training systems.
The track’s emphasis is on the application and development of interactive simulation and training systems to meet various requirements including, but not limited to: simulators, skill trainers, organizational learning systems, computer and web-based interactive simulation systems and other novel interactive simulation efforts. The interactive simulation and training systems curriculum prepares individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, education, psychology, mathematics or other related disciplines for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on the interactive simulation and training systems industries.
This program can be taken entirely through FEEDS.
Prerequisites
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
- Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5317 Training Systems Design (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6647 Intelligent Simulation (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- ESI 6891 IEMS Research Methods (3 credit hours) (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses, subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (non-thesis option). At least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Manufacturing Engineering Track
The design and operation of manufacturing systems requires a broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems, an understanding of the information base required for effective system operation, and the integration of information with those processes and systems to improve productivity. The Manufacturing Engineering graduate program provides that basic knowledge and supports education in new manufacturing concepts such as concurrent design and manufacturing, the virtual factory, and agile manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineering curriculum builds on an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or an allied field to develop a strong understanding of manufacturing engineering, manufacturing systems, and the tools required to design, improve, and manage those systems.
Prerequisites
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
- Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EGN 5858C Introduction to Rapid Prototyping (3 credit hours) or EIN 6459 Concurrent Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses, subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (nonthesis option). At least half 15 credit hours of classes should be at the 6000 level.
High Performance Internal Combustion Engine Optimization Focus
The High Performance Engine Optimization Focus of the Manufacturing Engineering Track focuses on developing both the theoretical basis and the practical skills necessary to develop racing engines. The theoretical basis includes advanced concepts for the induction, combustion and exhaust systems, component design, data analysis and systems design. The practical skills include instrumentation, dynamometer operation, flow bench operation, engine assembly, and metrology. This balance between the theoretical and practical prepares the student for a position with a professional racing team or as an engineer with an engine development organization.
Students selecting to pursue a focus on High Performance Internal Combustion Engine Optimization must take the following course work.
Prerequisites
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
- Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EGN 5720 Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Optimization (3 credit hours)
- EGN 6721C Experimental Methods for High Performance Engine Manufacturing (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses, subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (non-thesis option). At least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Operations Research Track
Operations Research uses mathematics and computer-based systems to model operational processes and decisions in order to develop and evaluate alternatives that will lead to gains in efficiency and effectiveness. Drawing on probability, statistics, simulation, optimization, and stochastic processes, Operations Research provides many of the analytic tools used by industrial engineers as well as by other analysts to improve processes, decision-making, and management by individuals and organizations. This track is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, or science. The Operations Research curriculum builds on an undergraduate Engineering, Mathematics, or Science degree to develop a strong modeling and analytical capability to improve processes and decision-making.
This program can be taken entirely through FEEDS.
Prerequisites
- Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
- Operations Research (ESI 4312 or ESI 5306)
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6418 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 credit hours) or ESI 5419C Engineering Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6336 Queueing Systems (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses, subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (non-thesis option). At least half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Quality Engineering Track
Quality Engineering focuses on improving product and process quality in manufacturing and service industries. Quality Engineering provides both the quantitative tools for measuring quality and the managerial focus and organizational insight required to implement effective continuous improvement programs and incorporate the voice of the customer. The Quality Engineering curriculum builds on an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline to provide the necessary knowledge to plan, control, and improve the product assurance function in government, military, service, or manufacturing organizations.
This program can be taken entirely through FEEDS.
Prerequisites
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
- Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses, subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (non-thesis option). At least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track
Simulation Modeling and Analysis focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of the functional and technical design requirements for simulation in manufacturing and service industries. The track is based on a systems modeling paradigm and provides coding and development capability in the context of a broader systems framework. Significant exposure to design and analysis aspects is a core element of the track. The Simulation Modeling and Analysis curriculum prepares individuals with an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on using simulation as an analysis and design tool for the manufacturing and service industries.
This program can be taken entirely through FEEDS.
Prerequisites
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
- Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
- Operations Research (ESI 4312 or ESI 5306)*
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours) or EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6532 Object-Oriented Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6529 Advanced Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Nonthesis Option—9 Credit Hours
- Students will select three elective courses, subject to the requirement that at least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 credit hours (thesis option) or 30 credit hours (non-thesis option). At least one-half of the credit hours on a students program of study must be at the 6000 level.
Accelerated Undergraduate and Graduate Program in Industrial Engineering
The accelerated undergraduate/graduate program in Industrial Engineering allows highly qualified undergraduate majors in Industrial Engineering to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Participation will enable completion of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in five instead of six years for students enrolled in full-time course work.
The B.S.I.E. is awarded after completion of 71 hours of engineering courses and all other university requirements, and the M.S.I.E. is awarded upon completion of the master’s program. Courses designated in General Education Program and Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours (see engineering major requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog).
Up to 12 credit hours of approved courses of grades "B" (3.0) or better may be counted toward the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Additional notes on the Accelerated Undergraduate and Graduate Program in Industrial Engineering:
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
- Students must earn at least a "B" (3.0) in each undergraduate and graduate engineering course for them to be counted toward the major.
Undergraduate Requirements
Please see the current edition of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Graduate Requirements
Please see graduate program requirements noted above.
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering
The Ph.D. is primarily intended for a student with a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline. The program is intended to allow a student to study in depth, with emphasis on some aspect of industrial engineering, such as manufacturing, engineering management, operations research, simulation and modeling, interactive simulation, quality, or human engineering/ergonomics.
Degree Requirements
Total Hours Required for Ph.D.—Minimum of 81 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree; minimum of 45-51 credit hours beyond the master’s degree.
The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 81 credit hours of graduate course work, 24 of which will be dissertation hours. For students entering with an M.S. degree, the minimum required additional hours (including dissertation) will be 45 (if the student’s M.S. degree had 36 hours of study) or 51 hours (if the student’s M.S. degree had 30 hours). Graduate course work includes 5000 or higher level courses, with a maximum of 12 credit hours of independent study or directed research. A total of 30 to 33 credit hours are specified in required Industrial Engineering subjects. Additional course work is usually taken in the student’s research area. While at UCF, at least 6 credit hours must be taken outside of the student’s area of specialization. There is a residency requirement of two continuous semesters in full-time graduate student status (minimum of 9 total credit hours) after acceptance into the doctoral program at UCF.
As a pre-doctoral student at the beginning of the Ph.D. program, a preliminary program of study must be developed with the graduate program coordinator and meet with departmental approval. At this time transfer credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. After completion of the Qualifying Examination and admission as a doctoral student, the official program of study is developed with an adviser and must meet with departmental approval. The student’s dissertation committee approves the final program of study after passing the Candidacy Examination. The degree must be completed within seven years from the date of admission as a pre-doctoral student and within four years of passing the Candidacy Examination.
This program can be taken entirely through FEEDS.
Transfer Credits
A maximum of 36 semester credit hours of graduate course work may be transferred toward these requirements. Transfer credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
Examinations
In addition to the Qualifying Examination, the student must pass a Candidacy Examination, a Dissertation Proposal Examination, and a Dissertation Defense Examination. The Candidacy Examination may be taken any time after successful completion of the Qualifying Examination and typically consists of a written and oral presentation of a research area to the Dissertation Committee followed by a written examination to determine if the student has the breadth and depth of knowledge required to conduct independent research in the proposed area. The Dissertation Proposal Examination consists of a written and oral presentation of a detailed dissertation proposal. The Dissertation Defense Examination is an oral examination taken in defense of the written dissertation.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Students must have background in the following areas.
- Computer programming capability. C, C++, or Java recommended.
- Calculus through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Required Courses—21 Credit Hours
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5306 Operations Research (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
Articulation
Students without a B.S.I.E. (or M.S.I.E. from UCF) degree or without the F.E. or the P.E. in I.E. have four additional required courses. These students must take at least one course from each of the following areas and a second course from one of the areas.
Ergonomics
- EIN 6270C Work Physiology (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6264C Industrial Hygiene (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6258 Human-Computer Interaction (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6279C Biomechanics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6215 Systems Safety Engineering and Management (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5251 Usability Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
Quality/Manufacturing
- ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6398 Advanced and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6330 Quality Control in Automation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing System (3 credit hours)s
- EIN 5415C Tool Engineering and Manufacturing Analysis (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 credit hours)
- EGN 5858C Prototyping and Product Realization (3 credit hours)
- EGN 5855C Metrology (3 credit hours)
Other
- EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6336 Queueing Systems (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5359 Risk Assessment and Management (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5346 Engineering Logistics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5388 Forecasting (3 credit hours)
Required Specialization Core—9-15 Credit Hours
Select one of the following areas of specialization.
Industrial Engineering
- EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6418 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 credit hours)
Interactive Simulation
- EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5317 Training System Design (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6645 Real-Time Simulation Agents (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6649C Intelligent Tutoring Training System Design (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6528 Simulation-based Life Cycle Engineering (3 credit hours)
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
- ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6532 Object-oriented Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
Operations Research
- ESI 6336 Queueing Systems (or STA 5825 Stochastic Processes and Applied Probability Theory) (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6418 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 credit hours)
- STA 6236 Regression Analysis (3 credit hours)
Quality
- ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 credit hours) or ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 credit hours)
Human Engineering/Ergonomics
- EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6279C Biomechanics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction (3 credit hours)
Manufacturing
- EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6459 Concurrent Engineering (3 credit hours)
Management Systems
- EIN 5108 The Environment of Technical Organizations (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6182 Engineering Management (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
Two courses at UCF outside of student’s area of specialization—6 Credit Hours
Electives—24-30 Credit Hours
Dissertation—24 Credit Hours
Dissertation Committee
- The Dean, through the Chairs, is responsible for committee formation, additions, and deletions. The doctoral committee must consist of a minimum of five members: three must be faculty members from within the students department, and one must be at large, from outside the Industrial Engineering Management Systems Department. The committee Chair must be a member of the department graduate faculty approved to direct dissertations. Faculty members with joint appointments in IEMS serve as department-faculty committee members. Adjunct faculty and off-campus experts may serve as the outside-the-department person on the committee, as well as serve as co-chairs of the committee with the approval of the department Chair. Program areas may further specify additional committee membership. The Division of Graduate Studies reserves the right to review appointments to advisory committees, place a representative on any advisory committee, or appoint a co-adviser.
- In unusual cases, with approval from the program Chair, two professors may chair the committee jointly. Joint faculty members may serve as committee chairs, but off-campus experts and adjunct faculty may not serve as committee chairs.
- All members vote on acceptance or rejection of the dissertation proposal and the final dissertation. The dissertation proposal or final dissertation must be approved by the advisory committee with no more than one dissenting vote.
IEMS Graduate Courses by Areas of Study
Engineering Management
- EIN 5108 The Environment of Technical Organizations (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5356 Cost Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5346 Engineering Logistics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6182 Engineering Management (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
Ergonomics
- EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5251 Usability Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6215 System Safety Engineering and Management (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6279C Biomechanics (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6264C Industrial Hygiene (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6270C Work Physiology (3 credit hours)
Manufacturing/Operations Management
- EGN 5720 Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Optimization (3 credit hours)
- EGN 6721C Experimental Methods for High Performance Engine Manufacturing (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5388 Forecasting (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6459 Concurrent Engineering (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6425 Scheduling and Sequencing (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6930 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar (3 credit hours)
- EGN 5858C Prototyping and Product Realization (3 credit hours)
Operations Research
- ESI 5306 Operations Research (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5419C Engineering Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6336 Queueing Systems (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6418 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6448 Network Analysis and Integer Programming (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6551C Systems Engineering (3 credit hours)
Simulation
- EIN 5255C Interactive Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 5317 Training System Design (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6645 Real-Time Simulation Agents (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6647 Intelligent Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6649C Intelligent Tutoring Training System Design (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6532 Object-oriented Simulation (3 credit hours)
- EIN 6528 Simulation Based Life Cycle Engineering (3 credit hours)
Statistics and Quality Control
- ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 credit hours)
- ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
- ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
Other
- EIN 5936 Seminar in Industrial Engineering: Doctoral Research (1 credit hour)
- ESI 6891 IEMS Research Methods (3 credit hours)
Financial Support
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see Financing Grad School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Key points about financial support:
- If you are interested in financial assistance, you are strongly encouraged to apply for admission early. A complete application for admission, including all supporting documents, must be received by the priority date listed for your program under "Admissions."
- You must be admitted to a graduate program before the university can consider awarding financial assistance to you.
- If you want to be considered for loans and other need-based financial assistance, review the UCF Student Financial Assistance website at http://finaid.ucf.edu and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply early and allow up to six weeks for the FAFSA form to be processed.
- UCF Graduate Studies awards university graduate fellowships, with most decisions based on nominations from the colleges and programs. To be eligible for a fellowship, students must be accepted as a graduate student in a degree program and be enrolled full-time. University graduate fellowships are awarded based on academic merit and therefore are not affected by FAFSA determination of need.
- Please note that select fellowships do require students to fill out a fellowship application (either a university fellowship application, an external fellowship application, or a college or school fellowship application). For university fellowship applications, see Financing Grad School.
- For information on assistantships (including teaching, research, and general graduate assistantships) or tuition support, contact the graduate program director of your major.
Contact Info
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Master of Science in Engineering
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Engineering Management Track
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Operations Research Track
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Quality Engineering Track
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu
Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track
Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D., Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2204
gradiems@mail.ucf.edu