Masters of Science
Industrial engineering jobs require a big-picture perspective, and Oakland University is the perfect place to broaden your vision. Our master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering offers practical, comprehensive training in one of the world’s most vibrant commercial centers. You’ll work in state-of-the-art labs on campus, with the opportunity to gain real-world experience with global leaders in engineering, automotive, manufacturing, health care, energy and other sectors. You’ll graduate with a industrial and systems engineering master’s degree that employers respect, along with the strategic skills and professional polish to succeed in your industrial engineering career.
Industrial engineering jobs require a big-picture perspective, and Oakland University is the perfect place to broaden your vision. Our master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering offers practical, comprehensive training in one of the world’s most vibrant commercial centers. You’ll work in state-of-the-art labs on campus, with the opportunity to gain real-world experience with global leaders in engineering, automotive, manufacturing, health care, energy and other sectors. You’ll graduate with a industrial and systems engineering master’s degree that employers respect, along with the strategic skills and professional polish to succeed in your industrial engineering career.
Because we’re located in one of the nation’s busiest commercial centers, Oakland University offers an ideal setting for a graduate degree in industrial engineering. You’ll gain hands-on training in a diverse, dynamic community, putting you at the forefront of current trends and innovations in the profession.
According to a recent report from the Michigan Workforce Intelligence Network, postings forindustrial engineering jobsare more numerous than for any other engineering specialty. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects above-average growth inindustrial engineering jobsbetween now and 2028, with median salaries of nearly $90,000 per year.
Employers in every industry requireindustrial and systems engineers, giving you a wide range of choices in theindustrial engineering jobmarket. While you can find excellent opportunities in nearly every industry,industrial engineering jobsare especially plentiful in global industries such as:
Theindustrial and systems engineering master’s degreeconsists of 32 credits overall. The required academic core includes at least one course in theory and three in applied practice, with broad flexibility in course selection.
The remainder of the degree comprises electives, enabling you to deepen your expertise in specialized areas that align with your professional goals. Elective courses cover a wide spectrum of topics inindustrial engineering, ranging from cutting-edge technology to leadership, business strategy, data analysis, Industry 4.0 tools and beyond. Specific electives address topics such as:
Not sure if the industrial and systems engineering degree is right for you? Check out these other graduate engineering programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.