Academics
We offer Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering, as well as a dual Master's in ISyE and Civil Engineering.
Undergraduate Program
Our Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering curriculum emphasizes the fundamentals of analytics and management to support the modeling, design, and optimization of systems across a wide range of applications and domains. Students will learn the skills and tools necessary to succeed in a variety of industry, nonprofit and government settings.
Interested in also Earning a Master's?
Students looking to accelerate their career now have the option to combine the undergraduate ISyE program with Master's-level coursework. In as little as five years, students can earn a Bachelor's and Master of Science degree in ISyE without sacrificing any aspects of the undergraduate or graduate experience.
Master's Program
The department offers two distinct Master's degrees, M.S. in Data Science in Operations Research and M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, to fit student needs and interests. Each degree program offers an exciting curriculum that positions students for career advancement in a wide variety of industries.
Ph.D. Program
For students who aspire to conduct research at an academic, industry, or government institution, the University of Minnesota's Ph.D. program in Industrial and Systems Engineering can provide the advanced preparation in analytics and operations research needed to succeed. Students in the ISyE Ph.D. program complete challenging and rigorous coursework and conduct research that culminates in a Ph.D. dissertation.