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Industrial Engineering and Management Systems


	Description

	Degrees Offered

	Admission

	Master of Science in Engineering

		Engineering Management Track

		Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track

		Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track

		Manufacturing Engineering Track

		Operations Research Track

		Quality Engineering Track

		Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track

	Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

	Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering

	Contact Info

Description

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, one of the ten largest in the U.S., 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 student to thoroughly study some aspect of industrial engineering, such as manufacturing, engineering management, operations research, simulation modeling, interactive simulation, quality, or 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.

Degrees Offered

Engineering Management Track
Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track
Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
Manufacturing Engineering 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 Graduate Catalog. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please be sure to submit all requested material by the established deadline(s).

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 scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which must have been taken within the last five years, with a total score of 1000 or higher on the combined verbal and quantitative sections and a minimum GPA of 2.8 in the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate studies; or a GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study. All students must complete the GRE regardless of GPA.
Students who have previous GMAT scores may use them in place of the GRE. The minimum acceptable GMAT score is 550.
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) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.

Students who have submitted all admission materials but do not have a 3.0 GPA or 1000 GRE or 220 TOEFL (if applicable) may be admitted on a provisional basis and be required to demonstrate acceptable performance (minimum GPA of 3.25) in a nine credit hour trial program of graduate courses. Students interested in scholarship support must have submitted a complete application by the priority deadline.

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
Curriculum Vitae/Resume accompanied by goals statement
Three letters of recommendation
Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which must have been taken within the last five years, with a total score of 1000 or higher on the combined verbal-quantitative sections
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) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.

Additional Information (Ph.D.)

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 very high GRE scores will be considered for direct entrance as pre-doctoral students with Bachelor of Science degrees. Scholarships may be awarded based on the student’s GPA, GRE scores, and curriculum vitae.

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 the 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.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that you fill out a pre-application form (www.graduate.cecs.ucf.edu) before you complete 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.

Application Due Dates

All students applying for fellowships or assistantships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.

U.S. Applicants

Program(s) Fall Priority Fall Spring Summer

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Master of Science in Engineering Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Engineering Management Track Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Manufacturing Engineering Track Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Operations Research Track Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Quality Engineering Track Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Feb 1 Jul 15 Dec 1 Apr 15

International Applicants

Program(s)

Fall Priority

Fall

Spring

Summer

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering

Feb 1

Jul 1

Master of Science in Engineering

Feb 1

Jul 1

Engineering Management Track

Feb 1

Jul 1

Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track

Feb 1

Jul 1

Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track

Feb 1

Jul 1

Manufacturing Engineering Track

Feb 1

Jul 1

Operations Research Track

Feb 1

Jul 1

Quality Engineering Track

Feb 1

Jul 1

Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track

Feb 1

Jul 1

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Feb 1

Jul 1

M.S.I.E. and M.S. Degrees

30 credit hour program with thesis / 36 credit hour program non-thesis

The M.S.I.E. degree requires either an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering or another engineering discipline. It is offered as a 36 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 non-thesis (36 credit hours) options. Thesis students conduct an oral defense of their theses. Non-thesis students must pass an oral comprehensive examination at the end of their program of study.

A program of study must be developed with the graduate program coordinator 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.

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 by the Florida Engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS), which provides videotape versions available at UCF’s remote campuses, KSC, and other industrial/academic sites.

Most students working full time take six credit hours per semester; students on assistantships must take nine credit hours per semester to satisfy the university’s requirement for full-time status. At that rate, the program can be completed in six semesters or less. However, students with more time available and an early start on a thesis can finish the program in three semesters.

General College Requirements

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) Requirements

The M.S.I.E. curriculum builds on an undergraduate Engineering degree to develop a stronger systems focus and analytical capability.

The following two options are available for students with a B.S.I.E.:

Option 1: Generalist—The following requirements must be satisfied:

EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis OR ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 credit hours)
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 credit hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
Three 6000-level electives and three other electives (non-thesis option), or
6000-level elective, thesis, and one additional elective

Option 2: Follow the requirements for any M.S. track.

The following courses are required for students with other Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering:

Prerequisites

Any higher-level computer language
EIN 3314C Work Measurement and Design (3 credit hours)
EIN 4333C Industrial Control Systems (3 credit hours)
EIN 4391C Manufacturing Engineering (3 credit hours)

Program of Study

EIN 4364C Industrial Facilities Planning and Design (3 credit hours)
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 credit hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 credit hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
Two 6000-level electives

Master of Science in Engineering

The M.S. curriculum offers tracks in Engineering Management, Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Interactive Smulation and Training Systems, and Simulation Modeling and Analysis. The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30-36 credit hours.

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.

Prerequisites

Mathematics through Calculus III (MAC 2313)
High-level computer language and microcomputer familiarity

Required Courses—12 Credit Hours

EIN 5108 The Environment of Technical Organizations (3 credit hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 6322 Engineering Management (3 credit hours)
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)

Restricted Electives—9 Credit Hours

Select three of the following:

EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 credit hours)
EIN 5251 Human-Computer Interaction: Usability Evaluation (3 credit hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 credit hours)
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 credit hours)

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Additional elective (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Credit Hours

Electives (15 credit hours), including two 6000-level courses

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 (thesis option) or 36 (non-thesis option)

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
EIN 3314C Work Measurement and Design
EIN 4243C Human Engineering (or equivalent)(Undergraduate course may be included in program of study as an elective.)

Required Courses—12 Credit Hours

EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
EIN 6249C Biomechanics (3 credit hours) or EIN 6270C Work Physiology (3 credit hours)
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)
EIN 5251 Human-Computer Interaction: Usability Evaluation (3 credit hours)

Restricted Electives—9 Credit Hours

Select three of the following courses.

EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 6215 System Safety Engineering and Management (3 credit hours)
EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction (3 credit hours)
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 credit hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
Psychology Elective (3 credit hours)

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Additional Elective (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Credit Hours

Electives (15 credit hours)

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 (thesis option) or 36 (non-thesis option)

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 industrial organizations involved in simulation in the Central Florida region, military organizations, UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training 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.

Prerequisites

Computer programming capability
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)

Required Courses—9 Credit Hours

EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation
EIN 5317 Training System Design
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics

Restricted Elective—12 Credit Hours

Select four of the following courses.

EIN 6645 Real-Time Simulation Agents (3 credit hours)
EIN 6649C Intelligent Tutoring Training System Design (3 credit hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
ESI 6532 Object-Oriented Simulation (3 credit hours)
EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction(3 credit hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 credit hours)

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Elective (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Credit Hours

Electives (15 credit hours; at least 6 hours at 6000 level)

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 (thesis option) or 36 (non-thesis option)

Manufacturing Systems 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 Systems 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 Systems 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.

Required Courses

EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics
EGN 5858C Introduction to Rapid Prototyping or EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering

Restricted Electives—12 Credit Hours

Select three of the following courses:

EIN 6339 Operations Engineering
EIN 5140 Project Engineering
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems
EIN 5248C Ergonomics
ESI 5316 Operations Research
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Additional Elective (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option$mdash;15 Credit Hours

Electives (15 credit hours)

High Performance Internal Combustion Engine Optimization Focus

Students selecting to pursue a focus on High Performance Internal Combustion Engine Optimization must take the following course work.

Required Courses—12 Credit Hours

EGN 5720 Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Optimization
EGN 6721C Experimental Methods for High Performance Engine Manufacturing
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics (3 credit hours)*

Restricted Electives—9 Credit Hours

Select three of the following courses:

EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems
EIN 5140 Project Engineering
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control
EGN 5858C Introduction to Rapid Prototyping or EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Additional Elective (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Credit Hours

Electives (15 credit hours)

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.

Prerequisites

Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Operations Research (ESI 4312)
Higher level computer programming and microcomputer familiarity

Required Courses—12 Credit Hours

ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics
ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions or ESI 5419C Engineering Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis
ESI 6336 Queuing Systems

Restricted Electives—9 Credit Hours

Select three of the following:

EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering
ESI 5316 Operations Research
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation
ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation
ESI 6532 Object-oriented Simulation

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Electives (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Credit Hours

Electives (15 hours; at least 3 credit hours at the 6000 level)

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 (thesis option) or 36 (non-thesis option) Credit Hours

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. Up to nine hours of transfer credit may be used in the program of study.

Required Courses—12 Credit Hours

ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering
ESI 6224 Quality Management
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control

Restricted Electives—9 Credit Hours

Select three of the following:

EIN 5140 Project Engineering
ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement
EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control
ESI 5316 Operations Research
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Additional Elective (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Credit Hours (at least 3 credit hours at the 6000 level)

Electives (15 credit hours)

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 (thesis option) or 36 (non-thesis option) Credit Hours

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.

Prerequisites

Computer programming capability in FORTRAN, C, or C++
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Operations Research (ESI 4312)*

* This requirement may be met by taking ESI 5316 as part of the program of study.

Required Courses—18 Credit Hours

ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation
ESI 6532 Object-Oriented Simulation
ESI 5219 Engineering Statistics
ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation

Restricted Electives—9 Credit Hours

Select three of the following:

EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation
EIN 5317 Training System Design
EIN 6258 Human-Computer Interaction (3 credit hours)
EIN 6645 Real-Time Simulation Agents (3 credit hours)
ESI 6336 Queuing Systems
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 credit hours)

Thesis Option—9 Credit Hours

EIN 6971 Thesis (6 credit hours)
Additional Elective (3 credit hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Credit Hours

Electives (15 credit hours) including three hours at the 6000-level

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.—30 (thesis option) or 36 (non-thesis option) Credit Hours

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.

Admission Requirements

Students must satisfy regular university admissions criteria, have a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution, and have demonstrated above average performance at the Masters level. Students must submit an application for graduate admission, including a resume, goals statement, and three letters of recommendation. Minimum admission requirements are a score of at least 1000 on the GRE and a TOEFL score of at least 220 for international students who have not completed a BS degree at an English speaking institution.

In addition, 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 very high GRE scores will be considered for direct entrance as Pre-Doctoral students from their Bachelor’s degrees. Students meeting these criteria and the approval of the Doctoral Committee will be admitted as Pre-Doctoral students. Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s GPA and GRE scores and resume.

Students must complete any needed articulation course work and pass a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination. This examination is normally taken within the first year and a half. The Department makes decisions about continuing support in the program based in part on Qualifying Examination results.

General College Requirements

Degree Requirements

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 MS degree, the minimum required additional hours (including dissertation) will be 45 (if the student’s MS degree had 36 hours of study) or 51 hours (if the student’s MS 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. Up to 6 credit hours of 4000-level work are acceptable if transferred from a master’s degree program. 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 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.

Transfer Credits

A maximum of 36 semester credit hours, including up to 6 thesis credit hours, may be transferred from a master’s degree and other graduate course work toward these requirements. Limitations: a maximum of 6 credit hours of 4000-level courses from a master’s degree; no 3000-level courses; and no courses with grades less than "B."

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 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/Corequisites

Students must have background in the following areas.

A high level structured programming language
Calculus through Differential Equations

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 5316 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 BSIE (or MSIE from UCF) degree or without the F.E. or the P.E. in I.E. have 4 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 6270 Work Phisiology
EIn 6264C Industrial Hygiene
EIN 6258 Human-Computer Interaction
EIN 6249C Biomechanics
EIN 6215 Systems Safety Engineering and Management
EIN 5251 HCI-Usability Evaluation
EIN 5248C Ergonomics

Quality/Manufacturing

ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control
ESI 6224 Quality Management
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering
ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement
EIN 6398 Advancvd and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes
EIN 6330 Quality Control in Automation
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems
EIN 5415C Tool Engineering and Manufacturing Analysis
EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems
EGN 5858C Introduction to Rapid Prototyping
EGN 5855C Metrology

Other

EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I
ESI 6336 Queuing Systems
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis
ESI 5359 Risk Assessment and Management
EIN 5381 Engineering Logistics
EIN 5388 Forecasting

Required Specialization Core—9-12 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 6427 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)

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 Queuing Systems (or STA 5825 Stochastic Processes and Applied Probability Theory) (3 credit hours)
ESI 6427 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 6249C 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 6399 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 6322 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 in the committee as well as serve as co-chairs of the committee, with the approval of the program coordinator. Program areas may further specify additional committee membership. The Office 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 and final dissertation must be approved by a majority of the advisory committee.

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 5381 Engineering Logistics (3 credit hours)
EIN 6322 Engineering Management (3 credit hours)
EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 credit hours)
EIN 6933 Systems Acquisition (3 credit hours)
ESI 5451 Network Based Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control (3 credit hours)

Ergonomics

EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 credit hours)
EIN 5251 Human Computer Interaction: Usability Evaluation (3 credit hours)
EIN 6215 System Safety Engineering and Management (3 credit hours)
EIN 6249C 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)
EIN 6935 Advanced Ergonomics Topics (3 credit hours)

Expert Systems

EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 6603 Readings in Expert Systems/AI in Industrial Engineering (3 credit hours)

Manufacturing/Operations Management

EGN 5720 Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Optimization (3 credit hours)
EGN 5855C Metrology (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 5415C Tool Engineering and Manufacturing Analysis (3 credit hours)
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (3 credit hours)
EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 credit hours)
EIN 6398 Advanced and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes (3 credit hours)
EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 6417 Precision Engineering (3 credit hours)
EIN 6418C Electronics Manufacturing (3 credit hours)
EIN 6425 Scheduling and Sequencing (3 credit hours)
EIN 6930 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar (3 credit hours)
EIN 6936 Seminar in Advanced Industrial Engineering (3 credit hours)

Operations Research

ESI 5315 Research Foundations for IE and OR Modeling (3 credit hours)
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 credit hours)
ESI 5359 Risk Assessment and Management (3 credit hours)
ESI 5419C Engineering Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization (3 credit hours)
ESI 6336 Queuing Systems (3 credit hours)
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 credit hours)
ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 credit hours)
ESI 6437 Nonlinear Mathematical Programming and Dynamic Programming (3 credit hours)
ESI 6448 Network Analysis and Integer Programming (3 credit hours)
ESI 6551C Systems Engineering (3 credit hours)
ESI 6921 Seminar in Advanced Operations Research (3 credit hours)
ESI 6941 Operations Research Practicum (6 credit hours)

Simulation

EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation (3 credit hours)
EIN 5317 Training System Design (3 credit hours)
EIN 6524 Simulation Modeling Paradigms (3 credit hours)
EIN 6529 Simulation Design and Analysis (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 6529 Advanced Systems Simulation (3 credit hours)
ESI 6532 Object-Oriented Simulation (3 credit hours)
ESI 6546 Process Simulation (3 credit hours)

Statistics and Quality Control

EIN 6330 Quality Control in Automation (3 credit hours)
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)

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’re interested in financial assistance, you’re 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. All admitted graduate students are automatically considered in this nomination process. To be eligible for a fellowship, students must be accepted as a graduate student in a degree program and be enrolled full-time. To receive need-based fellowship awards, the student must have demonstrated need as determined by FAFSA. Merit fellowship awards 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 information on assistantships (including teaching, research, and general graduate assistantships) or tuition support, contact the graduate program coordinator of your major.