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Discover Graduate Studies in Industrial & Systems Engineering

Master’s Programs

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering’s graduate program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in industry or further graduate study and independent research. Students may pursue either a Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree. The M.E. degree requires an undergraduate engineering degree, while the M.S. degree may be completed with or without a thesis.

Learn more about the ISE Master’s program

Doctoral Program

The doctoral program in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Florida prepares students for advanced research and academic careers. Areas of study include data analytics, health systems engineering, human-systems engineering, operations research, risk management and financial engineering, and supply chain and logistics systems. Research applications span energy systems, financial engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, security, supply chain management and transportation systems.

Learn more about the ISE Doctorate program

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Areas of Concentration

Choose from a variety of specialized areas that align with your academic interests and career goals.

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Data Analytics
  • Engineering Management
  • Health Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Operations Research
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Supply Chain & Logistics

Graduate Certificates

Expand your expertise with one of our graduate certificate programs.

Graduate certificates are available to:

  • Non-degree-seeking students approved to enroll in ISE courses
  • Students enrolled in a UF graduate degree program (on campus or EDGE)

Learn more about the ISE Graduate Certificates.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the University of Florida Graduate School requirements and ISE Graduate Program requirements.

Note: GRE scores are not required, but applicants may submit them if they wish.

To apply to the ISE Graduate Program, applicants must complete the following:

  1. Meet all UF Graduate School requirements
  2. Students are expected to have had undergraduate courses in the following areas
    • Calculus
    • Probability and/or statistics
    • Matrix Methods
    • Computer Programming

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the University of Florida Industrial & Systems Engineering program build successful careers across industry, academia and research.

  • Industry
    • CSX, BNSF, GE, Expedia, Fresenius Medical Care, Google, Sabre, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, American Express, Optym, Sandia, Walt Disney, Alstom, D-Wave, Siemens and United.
  • Academic Institutions
    • Arizona State University, University of Arkansas, University at Buffalo, University of Houston, Iowa State University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Memphis, University of Michigan, University of North Dakota, Oklahoma State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Washington and Wichita State University.
  • Postdoctoral Appointments
    • Johns Hopkins, Massachusetts General Hospital, Sandia, University of Florida
  • International Academic Appointments
    • Graduates have accepted faculty positions in:
      • Ecuador, China, Iran, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam

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