Online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Total credit hours per program: 36 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $788

Total cost with fees: $28,368

Students in the online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering program are advised to take courses as outlined in their approved program of study. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution. Although there are no restrictions regarding the major area of study pursued in the baccalaureate program, graduates of curricula outside the program area will be required to satisfy prerequisite requirements in the program area. This prerequisite work will not carry graduate credit, but is intended to satisfy deficiencies. 

• At least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA overall in their undergraduate courses and in any graduate work already completed
• Official transcripts of all previous college or university work
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Professional resume
• Personal statement

Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.

• Industrial Engineer
• Industrial Production Manager
• Management Analyst
• Logistician
• Supply Chain Manager
• Quality Engineer
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Industrial Engineering Manager
• Operations Analyst
• Ergonomist
• Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
• Human Factors Engineer

Students who graduate with a master’s degree in industrial engineering will be prepared to achieve successful careers and adapt to evolving technological and societal needs, especially in design, improvement, and integration of integrated systems.

Through rigorous training in experimental design, data collection, machine learning, and analysis, students gain essential problem-solving proficiency for industrial engineering applications. The MSIE curriculum covers a comprehensive range of topics, including project management, logistics, analytics, operations research, ergonomics & human factors, quality control, and reliability engineering.

The program’s curriculum covers several relevant topics, including the following: 

• Practical approach to organizing, planning, and controlling projects in information systems, healthcare, manufacturing, and services
• Linear regression and correlation, curvilinear regression, analysis of variance and factorial experiments
• Application of ergonomics principles to design
• Occupational safety and health and accident prevention management
• Introduction to and survey of industry 4.0 concepts
• Applications of industrial engineering tools to the healthcare domain

Why choose LSU’s online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering?

Our Master of Science in Industrial Engineering is ranked by U.S. News as one of the best online programs for a master’s in engineering. The program is also flexible and 100% online, ideal for working professionals. LSU was also named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Value Colleges. Our industrial engineering master’s degree boasts affordable, flat-rate tuition for students around the nation.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) can be a substitution for our IE4113 course. 

PMI has several requirement paths for a candidate to opt for the PMP certification, students must meet the below requirements prior to the certification to be considered for the substitution.

• A four-year degree
• 36 months leading projects
• 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM®Certification

Companies that frequently hire MSIE graduates for roles in process improvement, supply chain management, quality control, and more:
General Electric (GE)
Siemens
Amazon
Boeing
Tesla
Intel Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
Procter & Gamble
3M
Lockheed Martin

In Louisiana, MSIE graduates often find opportunities in various sectors such as petrochemicals, energy, aerospace, engineering, and manufacturing at these companies:
ExxonMobil
Dow Chemical Company
Entergy Corporation
Northrop Grumman
The Shaw Group
Sasol North America
Turner Industries Group
Jacobs Engineering Group
Laitram LLC
Cleco Corporation

While professional licensure and certifications are available in fields related to our degree programs, our programs do not directly result in licensure or certification. Licensure in fields related to engineering, construction management, or computer science generally falls under the jurisdiction of external organizations such as state licensing boards. For example, engineering licensure in Louisiana is governed by Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying (LAPELS) Board. If you intend to pursue such credentials, we advise you to contact the applicable authority to familiarize yourself with their specific requirements. Further, you may contact the associate dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering (coeasscdean@lsu.edu) with questions related to licensure or certification.