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ISE Graduate Programs
Programs of Study
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the Master of
Engineering and the Master of Science degrees, each with a thesis or nonthesis
option, with programs in Engineering Management (utilizing business administration
courses), Manufacturing and Logistics Systems Engineering, Operations Research,
Quality Engineering, and Special Interest options such as Health Systems.
In addition, the department offers the Engineer degree and the Doctor of
Philosophy degree with specialization in Linear Optimization, Combinatorial
Optimization, Nonlinear and Global Optimization, Supply Chain Management
and eCommerce, Financial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Facility
Layout and Location, Quality Engineering, and Stochastic Processes .
An undergraduate degree in one of the engineering disciplines or in mathematics,
statistics, physics, quantitative management, computer science, or similar
fields is a prerequisite. An articulation program of foundation courses
is required if the student's background is deficient.
Programs of study may be tailored to emphasize the individual interests
of graduate students. Many Master's degree students work closely with
individual faculty members on theoretical or applied research problems.
Areas of specialization include those specialization areas within the
Doctor of Philosopy program listed above. The faculty carries out research
in such methodological areas as mathematical programming, location theory,
stochastic processes, and combinatorial optimization and in such applied
areas as manufacturing control, supply chain management, production scheduling,
financial engineering, quality control, and capacity planning.
Research Facilities
The department has a 1,500-square-foot emulated flexible manufacturing
laboratory emphasizing modern manufacturing technology. Graduate students
have access to a state-of-the-art computer lab for project work with faculty
members. Remote and batch processing are available on the University's
IBM mainframe computer, with terminals available throughout the department
and the College of Engineering. An extensive network of PCs and workstations
is also available. The Center for Applied Optimization and the Center
for eCommerce and Supply Chain Management have recently expanded the UNIX
network with grants from NSF and IBM.
Financial Aid
Teaching and research assistantships are available from the department,
and the Graduate School provides additional funding for fellowships. Assistantship
stipends begin at $9000 for the 2000-01 academic year. With guaranteed
summer support, when in residence the annual stipend totals $12,000 annually.
Tuition waivers total over $3,800 for Florida residents and $10,000 for
out-of-state students. A limited number of $4,000 research fellowships
are available for applicants seeking the Ph.D. degree. The University
offers Presidential and Alumni fellowships with full tution waiver with
stipends of $17,000 annually.
Cost of Study
The 1999-2000 tuition was $144.20 per semester credit hour for Florida
residents and $504.93 for nonresidents. Students on assistantships are
normally eligible for partial tuition waivers covering nine credits.
Correspondence and Information
Graduate Coordinator
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
P.O. Box 116595
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611-6595
Telephone: 352-392-6729
Faculty and their research
Please see the department faculty and staff listing.
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