The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.), Master of Science in Systems and Engineering Management (M.S.SYEM), the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (M.S.Mfg.E.), the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Systems and Engineering Management programs prepare competent industrial engineers and engineering managers for industry, consulting, university teaching and research.<br>With the counsel of a graduate advisor, students are expected to design individualized academic programs. The master's level programs consist of two options: (1) a 30-hour thesis option, including 6 credit hours of thesis research, and (2) a 30-hour non-thesis option. The course selection may include a minor in an area and up to six hours outside industrial engineering. The doctoral program requires a minimum of 60 hours of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree, of which up to 15 hours can be IE 7000 (Research) credit. The doctoral program may also include up to 15 hours constituting a minor area taken outside of industrial engineering. At least 12 hours of doctoral dissertation (IE 8000) enrollment are also required for the doctoral degree. Transfer credits from a master's degree program are determined by a graduate advisor, with a maximum of 30 hours of transfer credit allowed.