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Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering & Analytics MS

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

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

Graduate education in a specific area of expertise

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Commitment

12-16 months

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Fast-paced program with higher course load

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall and spring terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: September 1, 2025

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025

Spring 2027

  • Deadline: September 1, 2026
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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

Admissions and events

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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Results that work for you

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

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

Top employers

  • Intel
  • RTX
  • Boeing
  • Northrop Grumman
  • L3Harris
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Ryder
  • Medtronic
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • AMD

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

Be prepared to meet the strong market demand for engineers who have mastered analytical tools and can transform data into insights. You’ll gain expertise in optimization models and methods, applied industrial analytics, simulation modeling, and analysis.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Simulation modeling
  • Data analytics
  • Optimization
  • Manufacturing processes

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