Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Master of Science program in industrial and systems engineering is designed to prepare students for significant engineering-related careers in industry as well as simultaneously for further graduate study. Admission is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline (industrial and systems, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, etc.).

Master of Science in Engineering Management

The Master of Science program in engineering management is offered by the School of Engineering and Computer Science in cooperation with the School of Business Administration. Intended for students with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, the program has as its goal the provision of the tools and skills necessary for making sound management decisions in industry and business while retaining one’s commitment to a specialized field of endeavor. Applicants with a computer science background may be required to take remedial courses in engineering.

Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering

The field of engineering has evolved into a blending of disciplines that is well suited for dealing with such concerns as industrial and production systems, robotics, material handling and manufacturing systems, computer and microprocessor systems, artificial intelligence and expert systems. These are some of the areas the School of Engineering and Computer Science is concentrating its efforts on at the Ph.D. level.

The Ph.D. program in systems engineering is for students who plan careers in industrial or governmental research and development laboratories or problem-oriented agencies, as well as in the academic field. Students can begin doctoral study on a part-time basis, availing themselves of late afternoon or evening courses while working full time in local industry. However, later phases of study and research will require full-time devotion to the program. Students must also fulfill a residency requirement.

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For more information concerning these three degree programs, please see the Oakland University Graduate Catalog.