College of Engineering
Industrial Engineering (M.S.)(M.Eng.)
College of Engineering
Industrial Engineering (M.S.)(M.Eng.)
Optimize Systems. Lead Innovation. Advance with Industrial Engineering at NMSU.
NMSU’s graduate programs in Industrial Engineering prepare students to design, analyze, and optimize complex systems that integrate people, technology, data, and organizations. Offering both a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), the program provides flexible pathways for students seeking advanced technical expertise, leadership roles, or preparation for research and doctoral study.
The M.S. in Industrial Engineering emphasizes analytical rigor and research, allowing students to explore advanced topics through coursework and a thesis option — ideal for those interested in innovation, data-driven decision-making, or further graduate study. The M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering is a professionally focused, non-thesis degree designed for engineers and working professionals who want to apply advanced methods directly to industry, government, or organizational challenges. Together, these programs equip graduates with the skills to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and performance across a wide range of industries.
Career Pathways
Graduates of NMSU’s Industrial Engineering master’s programs are prepared for high-impact roles in diverse sectors where efficiency, analytics, and systems thinking are critical. Potential career pathways include:
- Industrial engineer or systems engineer
- Operations or process improvement engineer
- Supply chain or logistics analyst
- Government, defense, or public-sector analyst
- Data analyst or operations research analyst
- Preparation for doctoral study in industrial engineering, systems engineering, or analytics
Degree questions, answered
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Why choose a M.S. or M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering at NMSU?
NMSU’s Industrial Engineering graduate programs combine strong analytical foundations with real-world application, preparing students to solve complex organizational and operational challenges. Both the M.S. and M.Eng. degrees emphasize systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and optimization techniques applicable across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, energy, defense, and service industries.
The M.S. pathway allows students to engage in faculty-mentored research, develop advanced modeling and analytical skills, and contribute to innovative solutions in areas such as operations research, optimization, human factors, and systems engineering. The M.Eng. pathway focuses on applied coursework and professional skill development, making it an excellent option for working professionals or students seeking rapid career advancement without a thesis requirement.
Students benefit from experienced faculty, collaborative learning environments, and coursework aligned with current industry practices and emerging technologies. With a focus on efficiency, quality, and performance improvement, NMSU’s Industrial Engineering program prepares graduates to lead change, improve systems, and create measurable impact in organizations worldwide.
Renowned Faculty
Our respected faculty are committed to helping you develop the skills to succeed in engineering.
- Thesis option: 24 credits of coursework plus six credits of I E 599 Master's Thesis.
- Project option: 27 credits of coursework plus three credits of I E 598 Special Research Programs.
Whether students write a thesis or complete a project, the program of study leading to the M.S. degree consists of 30 credits.
Take classes like:
- I E 515 – Stochastic Processes Modeling
- I E 460 - Evaluation of Engineering Data
- I E 524 - Advanced Production and Inventory Control
- I E 537 - Large Scale Systems Engineering
The Department of Industrial Engineering offers the Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (M.E. in IE) as a professional, coursework-only degree. The program of study leading to the Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (M.E. in IE) degree consists of 30 credits.
Take classes like:
- I E 522 – Queuing Systems
- I E 575 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- I E 524 - Advanced Production and Inventory Control
- I E 537 - Large Scale Systems Engineering
GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.
Degree requirement: An engineering bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited school
Application requirements: The application includes transcripts, a statement of intent describing your professional goals, an official GRE score, and three letters of recommendation.
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Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
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Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.