PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
The PhD program in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) prepares students for research careers in industry, academia, and national laboratories. A dissertation presenting significant new information is the primary requirement of the degree.
A master's degree is NOT required to apply to the PhD program. Prospective students with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research or a relevant field can apply directly to a PhD program via an MS or PhD path.
Other requirements for the PhD degree include:
- a minimum of 1 academic year in residency (defined as 1 continuous academic year of full-time graduate work at 9 credits per semester)
- Guidance Committee certification that the candidate is qualified to pursue a PhD
- successful completion of a preliminary comprehensive examination
- an approved dissertation proposal
- attendance of the weekly seminar
- completion of an approved course curriculum
- a PhD dissertation and a final oral examination
The MIE Department does not require students to demonstrate competency in a foreign language.
Direct questions to: miegraddepartment [at] umass [dot] edu (miegraddepartment[at]umass[dot]edu)
Benefits list
Mentors and Changemakers
Ogechi Vivian Nwadiaru, an IEOR PhD student and a fellow in the Elevating Equity Values in the Transition of the Energy System (ELEVATE) program, hopes to play a substantial role in shaping the new global renewable energy system to be more equitable.
Application information & deadlines
Prospective students should review the MIE department's Research Areas to familiarize themselves with the program's major research themes. Requirements are available here.
Deadline
January 15
Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering students at UMass Amherst improve time and energy efficiency in production, lower cost and waste in supply chains, and pursue new ideas.