Online Master’s Degrees In Industrial And Systems Engineering
Online Master’s Degrees In Industrial And Systems Engineering
Advance your expertise and engineer solutions that matter
Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science in Systems Engineering give professionals in a wide variety of engineering fields dynamic skills in data driven decision making, operational research, project management, and leadership that they can use to move their industries forward. These flexible, online programs offer the same academic rigor and career-enhancing connections as our on-campus programs, and they are taught by the same expert faculty in Purdue’s renowned College of Engineering.
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
This program empowers professionals to master advanced engineering concepts, analyze and optimize complex systems, and innovate their industries.
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
This program emphasizes interdisciplinary engineering and prepares students to lead transdisciplinary processes that address stakeholder needs in dynamic environments.
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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in 2025, the fully online Master of Science in Industrial Engineering empowers professionals to master advanced engineering concepts, analyze and optimize complex systems, and innovate their industries. Students develop technical and analytical skills tailored to their career goals, including operations research, supply chain management and data-driven decision-making. Designed for professionals in engineering, manufacturing, logistics and beyond, this program equips graduates to lead diverse teams, improve operational efficiency and address real-world challenges with confidence.
- Early to mid-level professionals in engineering, manufacturing, and logistics
- Working adults seeking to deepen their skills in leadership and operational efficiency
- 30 credit hours
Criteria for Admission
- Minimum GPA of a 3.0
- Preferred undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology
- Math background of Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Master the use of operations research, statistics and advanced analytics to model complex systems, optimize performance and support evidence-based decision-making across engineering and business functions.
- Systems Optimization and Efficiency Improvement: Learn to design, analyze and improve integrated systems involving people, processes and technology focusing on productivity, quality, cost reduction and scalability across diverse industries.
- Engineering Management and Leadership: Build leadership capabilities in project management, human factors and strategic planning to lead cross-functional teams and drive process innovation in high-impact organizational roles.
- Engineering Managers
- Quality Engineers
- Site Reliability Engineers
- Project Manager
- Industrial Engineers
- Directors of Engineering
- Quality Managers
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Chief Engineers
- Operations Manager
- Production Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Systems Engineering equips students with the skills to design, analyze, control, and improve complex engineered systems. The program is highly customizable to match individual career goals and emphasizes interdisciplinary engineering and prepares students to lead transdisciplinary processes that address stakeholder needs in dynamic environments. Students gain exposure to emerging engineering trends while developing innovative solutions to societal grand challenges through new products, services, and organizational strategies.
- Early to mid-level engineering professionals in a variety of fields such as aerospace, defense and manufacturing
- Working adults seeking to gain technical depth along with leadership development
- 30 credit hours
Criteria for Admission
- Minimum GPA of a 3.0
- Preferred undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology
- One semester each of Calculus I, Calculus II and at least one of: Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability or Statistics
- Holistic Systems Thinking: Learn to approach complex problems from a systems perspective, recognizing interdependencies, managing ambiguity and framing solutions that account for technical, organizational and societal factors.
- Systems Design and Methodology: Gain skills in architecting, modeling and validating complex systems using methods like SysML, trade studies, requirements engineering and decision analysis.
- Engineering Leadership and Process Integration: Develop competencies in applying structured systems engineering processes, leading cross-disciplinary teams and navigating the human, ethical and managerial dimensions of delivering effective system solutions.
- Lead/Principal Systems Engineer
- Systems Engineering Manager
- Project/Program Manager
- Technical Consultant
- Research Scientist
- Systems Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Technical Product Manager
- Product Development
- Integration Engineer
