36
$750
Fall 1 2025 classes start on August 25, 2025
The online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) program at LSU empowers a diverse cohort of students to excel in industries demanding efficient and cost-effective operational strategies. This program equips learners with skills to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot production and service processes across sectors including energy, IT, manufacturing, public services, healthcare, banking, and transportation.
This flexible program caters to both current industrial engineers seeking career advancement and professionals with non-engineering backgrounds transitioning into the field. Students can tailor their coursework to align with personal and career goals. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles, driving organizational innovation and implementing transformative initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
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Designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape. From Supply Chain & Logistics Systems to Project Management, Data Analytics and Smart Manufacturing, our courses cover a wide range of topics that are relevant to the modern industrial engineer.
Faculty members are leaders in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the virtual classroom. You will have the opportunity to learn from renowned scholars and industry experts who are dedicated to your success.
Access to a vast network of alumni, industry partners, and fellow students from around the world. The robust LSU alumni network and industry connections can provide valuable opportunities for mentorship, internships, and career advancement.
Through the state-of-the-art online platform, you will engage in dynamic discussions, collaborative projects, and hands-on simulations that bring the material to life.
Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers. Enrich your college experience and connect with peers globally through Omega Nu Lambda!
Total credit hours per program: 36 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $750
Total cost with fees: $27,000
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn more.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
| Industrial Engineering Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| IE 4113 - Project Management | 3 |
| IE 4362 - Advanced Engineering Statistics | 3 |
| IE 7460 - Applied Occupational Ergonomics | 3 |
| IE 4462 - Safety Engineering | 3 |
| IE 4486 - Industry 4. 0 and Smart Manufacturing | 3 |
| IE 4120 - Systems Engineering in Healthcare | 3 |
| IE 7000 - Master Project | 3 |
| IE 7466 - Human Integration with Computers | 3 |
| IE 7763 - Supply Chain & Logistics Systems | 3 |
| IE 7429 - Analytics and Data Science in IE | 3 |
| IE 7850 - Quality Management | 3 |
Students in the online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering program are advised to take courses as outlined in their approved program of study. Use the following course offering schedule to check for upcoming courses. The online program sequence has been intentionally designed for a streamlined path to graduation. 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.
Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
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:
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.
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.
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