Dec 05, 2025

2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Industrial Engineering PhD

The Industrial Engineering PhD program develops research leaders who can excel in academic settings and applied laboratory or industry environments. Through close collaboration with esteemed faculty members specializing in operations research, production systems, manufacturing, and human factors, our students gain invaluable insights and expertise. The program integrates rigorous coursework with supervised research experiences, culminating in a substantial and independent research project. Students become independent scholars, showcasing their work through presentations at conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Curriculum

Human Factor/Ergonomics Track

Required Core (15 credits)

IE 507LEC - Design & Analysis of Experimnt Credits: 3
IE 531LEC - Human Fac Res Methodology Credits: 3
IE 532LEC - Human Info Proc Credits: 3
IE 536LEC - Work Physiology Credits: 3
PLUS one additional IE approved elective

Culminating Experience (0-24 credits)

IE 659TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1-12
IE 660TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1-12

Operations Research Track

Required Core (18 credits)

IE 555LEC - Programming for Analytics Credits: 3
IE 572LEC - Linear Programming Credits: 3
IE 573LEC - Discrete Optimization Credits: 3
IE 575LEC - Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
IE 576LEC - Applied Stochastic Proc Credits: 3
PLUS one additional IE approved elective

Culminating Experience (12-24 credits)

IE 659TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1-12
IE 660TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1-12

Production Systems Track

Required Core (15 credits)

IE 504LEC - Facilities Design Credits: 3
IE 505LEC - Production Planning and Control Credits: 3
IE 506LEC - Computer-Integrated Manuf Credits: 3
IE 507LEC - Design & Analysis of Experimnt Credits: 3
IE 551LEC - Simul & Stochastic Models Credits: 3

Culminating Experience (12-24 credits)

IE 659TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1-12
IE 660TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1-12

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Conduct independent academic research.

2) Apply effective communication, information, and digital literacy skills.

3) Demonstrate domain expertise, including critical reasoning and understanding fundamental principles of field.

4) Demonstrate ethics and responsibility in individual and collaborative tasks.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).