Jan 27, 2026  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Industrial Engineering Concentration for Interdisciplinary Engineering, MSE or MS

Location(s): Online


About the Concentration


The 100% online, industrial engineering (IE) concentration offers an area of specialization for students in the Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)/Master of Science (MS) degree. In this program, students will focus heavily on industrial engineering topics and technical knowledge. 

Students will learn from the same renowned faculty who teach on campus at Purdue and graduate with an MSE/MS. 

Purdue University’s online graduate engineering program is consistently ranked in the top three online programs by U.S. News and World Report, 2024. 

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Concentration Requirements


30 Credits Required

Required Courses (18 credits)


Core Courses (9 credits)


Courses with IE prefixes will fulfill this requirement. Choose three courses from the list here: Interdisciplinary Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) .

Engineering Courses (9 credits)


Courses with engineering prefixes (AAE, BME, CE, ECE, IE, ME, MSE, SYS, etc.) will fulfill this requirement. Choose three courses from the list here: Interdisciplinary Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) .

Selectives (12 credits)


Choose courses from the list here: Interdisciplinary Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) .

Graduate Programs Disclaimer


  • The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
  • Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary. 
  • Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
  • Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
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