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

Quality Concentration for Interdisciplinary Engineering, MSE or MS

Location(s): Online


About the Concentration


The 100% online concentration in quality engineering (QUAL) offers an area of specialization in the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)/Master of Science (MS) in Interdisciplinary Engineering. This program was created for professionals who wish to build a competitive edge in a wide variety of industries. Students in this program will focus heavily on quality engineering topics and technical knowledge.

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

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Concentration Requirements


30 Credits Required

Required Courses (30 credits)


Quality Selectives (15 credits)


Choose five from any combination of categories.

Capstone/Project Course (3 credits)


Students should choose between taking IE 59000 (listed below) or an independent study course. IE 59000  features an industry project related to quality engineering. The independent study course will be mentored by a faculty member and students will complete an appropriate quality engineering related industry project.