Be a leader at the intersection of engineering, people and business
Advance your career, gain technical and business skills, and immediately impact your organization with a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from UW–Madison. Our graduate programs give you the advanced knowledge, analytics and skills to become a leader and drive decision-making in almost any field — from finance and health care to public service and manufacturing. As one of our graduates, you will be in high demand and ready to move into a higher-level position.
Consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationwide, UW–Madison’s Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering offers the highest quality educational experience, world-class research opportunities and cutting-edge facilities for work and study.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked in the Top Ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs and among the Best Engineering Grad Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn online or on campus
UW–Madison engineering master’s degrees and certificates are offered in a variety of formats for students at every stage of their careers. Whether online or on campus, you’ll learn from world-renowned faculty and earn your degree from an acclaimed research institution. Set yourself apart with an advanced degree from one of the country’s top graduate engineering programs.
Explore Industrial & System Engineering Programs @ UW–Madison
Systems Engineering & Analytics
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Delivery method: Face-to-face, on campus
- Time to completion: 12–16 months
- Fall application deadline: December 15
Recognize, identify, analyze, and solve decision problems arising in the efficient design and operation of systems, with a focus on methods and models for data analytics and data-driven decisions.
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Delivery method: Online
- Time to completion: 2–3 years
- Spring application deadline: November 1
- Fall application deadline: July 1
Learn to lead and optimize the entire manufacturing process leveraging advanced tools, technologies and automation systems.
Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Delivery method: Face-to-face, on campus
- Time to completion: 12–16 months
- Fall application deadline: December 15
Create productive, safe, and satisfying environments for humans, and apply industrial and systems engineering tools and approaches to health care challenges.
Engineering Management MS
Master of Science in Engineering Management
- Delivery method: Online
- Time to completion: 2–3 years
- Spring application deadline: November 1
- Summer application deadline: May 1
- Fall application deadline: July 1
Many industries are in critical need of engineers who can drive change and innovation as highly competent, confident leaders. Learn to communicate across the languages of business management and engineering, drive change and innovation at work through data-driven management, and position yourself for success in high-growth industries.