Industrial Engineering PhD

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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 Experiments 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 Experiments Credits: 3
IE 551LEC - Simulation & Stochastic Methods 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

Instruction Method

In Person

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 to 5 Years

Application Fee

$85

Program Contact

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Office of Graduate Education
415 Bonner Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gradeng@buffalo.edu

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.