The IEOR PhD program is designed for students with an interest in pursuing advanced studies in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Prospective applicants come from a diverse set of backgrounds including Math, Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Operations Research.
Students entering the doctoral program must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics.
The basic requirement for admission as a graduate student is the bachelor's degree received from an institution of acceptable standing. Ordinarily, the applicant will have majored in the field in which graduate study is intended, but in certain programs preparation in a related field of engineering or science is acceptable. The applicant will be admitted only if the undergraduate record shows promise of productive and effective graduate work. The Master of Science (MS) degree is required for admission into the PhD and EngScD degree programs. A student who holds an appropriate bachelor's degree in engineering may apply for admission to either the MS only or MS leading to PhD program.
International applicants or applicants whose undergraduate degree was received in a country in which English is not the official and widely spoken language must submit the following additional requirements with the application for admission:

1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)

2. Translation of the official transcript(s) and degree/diploma certificate(s) if the institution(s) attended does not issue transcripts in English. The translation must be conducted by a reputable service provider.