The Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering and Analytics master’s program equips engineers with critical computational and analytic skills. Gain expertise in optimization, industrial analytics, and simulation modeling to transform data into insights. Tailor the flexible curriculum to your career goals and graduate ready to lead in data-driven industries like manufacturing, finance, and healthcare.
Accelerated, course-based curriculum allowing you to graduate in 12-16 months, no thesis required
Our flexible curriculum allows you to customize your degree program to fit your personal objectives
Our faculty and students are at the forefront of scientific discovery and real-world translation
Education that works for you
The Systems Engineering and Analytics master’s program at UW–Madison teaches methods and models for data analytics and data-driven decision-making so you can solve problems in engineering systems.
Program type
Master’s degree
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This program made me a better person and a stronger candidate on the job market.
– Aron Eli Saevarsson, Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering & Analytics MS
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Program requirements
All applicants must:
Have a Bachelor of Science in engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
Mathematical Statistics Course (for example, STAT 312 Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics II or I SY E 210 Introduction to Industrial Statistics)
Introduction to Programming Course (for example, COMP SCI 220 Data Science Programming I)
Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree
Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information
Application materials required
Online application
Resume/CV
Statement of purpose
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation*
* Waived for UW–Madison Industrial and Systems Engineering students and alumni.
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Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering & Analytics MS
$95,600
Median salary in 2023
Job titles
Manufacturing engineer
Quality engineer
Industrial engineers
Design engineers
Supplier quality engineers
Reliability engineers
Manufacturing process engineers
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Top industries
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Service
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
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Top employers
Intel
RTX
Boeing
Northrop Grumman
L3Harris
Lockheed Martin
Ryder
Medtronic
Johnson & Johnson
AMD
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40.4%
Projected growth for industrial engineers from 2020-2032. Source: Lightcast™ 2023.
#9
graduate ranking among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
What you’ll learn
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