Industrial EngineeringMS

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In this mater's program, you will gain expertise in advanced industrial engineering practices as well as research experience. Coursework will strengthen skills needed to work in areas such as operations, research, production and manufacturing, and ergonomics. This program offers a thesis or non-thesis option, as well as an accelerated master's option.

Industrial Engineering

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Program Highlights

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Featured Research

  • Knowledge management for cyber-physical-social systems​
  • Development of sustainable techniques to use recycled plastics in construction​
  • Biomechanical analysis of the jack-leg drill in underground mining​
  • AI-based modeling of renewable energy power consumption​
  • Resilience and recovery in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation through the analysis of aerial imagery​

Featured Courses

  • Engineering Economics for Managers
  • Engineering Management and Labor Relations
  • Project Planning and Control

Potential Careers

  • Safety
  • Manufacturing supervisor
  • Industrial mechanic
  • Quality assurance inspector
  • Industrial designer
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Requirements

Application Instructions

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in
  • Engineering

Credits

Thesis
Course requirements: 24 credits
Research requirements: 6 credits
Total credits: 30 

Non-thesis
Course requirements: 27-30 credits
Project requirements: 0-3 credits
Total credits: 30

Application Deadline

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Application Instructions

Thesis

The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends your original work and contribution to the field of study.
Program Requirements

TYPE
In-person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
  • Official English proficiency scores
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores not required
COST

Non-Thesis

The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development. Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
Program Requirements

TYPE
In-person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • English proficiency scores
COST

 

Have more questions?

Engineering Management MS:

Jeffrey Woldstad
Department Head
LIB 148

Meet Our Faculty
(605) 394-2628
Jeffrey.Woldstad@sdsmt.edu