Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Northeastern University

The Master of Science, MS, in Industrial engineering (IE) applies mathematical modeling and analytical tools to make better decisions for designing and managing efficient and effective systems. IE is applied in many areas, including healthcare systems, supply chains, logistics and transportation engineering, manufacturing, sustainability, resilient systems, energy systems, and human-in-the loop systems.An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering/scientific/quantitative problems.An ability to explain and apply engineering design principles, as appropriate to the program’s educational objectives.An ability to produce solutions that meet specified end-user needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.An ability to recognize industrial engineering tools/principles needed for in many areas, including healthcare systems, supply chains, logistics and transportation engineering, manufacturing, sustainability, resilient systems, energy systems, and human-in-the loop systems.

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