30
Credit Hours
3
Completion Options

Degree

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Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management at St. Mary’s

The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management is an interdisciplinary graduate program that prepares engineers to excel in today’s dynamic workplace. The curriculum combines industrial engineering, management principles and systems engineering to develop versatile leaders. Students master innovative approaches to improve system efficiency and tackle complex business challenges through coursework in Lean, Six Sigma, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, supply chain management, distribution logistics and inventory management.

The program features certified instructors from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Students who earn a B or higher receive a letter of completion for ASCM certification modules, adding valuable industry credentials to their degree.

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Program of Study

This 30-credit-hour program offers three completion pathways: a thesis, a capstone project or an all-course option. With approval from the Program Director, students may take up to six credits from other disciplines.

Students can also pursue a combined 5-year program:

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  • Program Highlights

    • Earn ASCM certification modules
    • Training and certification on state-of-the-art simulation and analytics software
    • Industry-experienced faculty with extensive consulting backgrounds
    • Flexible evening and online course offerings
    • Opportunities for industry-sponsored projects
    • Professional development and networking events

  • Highlighted Courses

    • Data Visualization using Tableau and Power BI
    • Engineering Systems Management
    • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
    • Ethics, Leadership, and Organizational Management
    • Human Factors and Ergonomics
    • Lean Production
    • Operations Research
    • Project Management
    • Six-Sigma Quality
    • Supply Chain Management
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  • Combined Degree Program

    Students can pursue a combined five-year program to pursue a Bachelor’s and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management. Combined degree programs allow undergraduate students to begin graduate studies in their junior year and pay the undergraduate tuition rate, a substantial savings. They also shorten the time it takes to earn two degrees.

    combined degree programs
$164,837
Median annual earnings of Architectural and Engineering Managers
$99,153
Median annual earnings of Industrial Engineers
30
Credit-hour master’s program (thesis or non-thesis options available)

What can I do with a master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management?

Career Opportunities

Our graduates excel in roles such as:

  • Business Analytics Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Operations Manager
  • Process Improvement Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Quality Systems Manager
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Systems Engineer

Potential Employers

Our graduates work for industry leaders including:

  • Boeing
  • H-E-B
  • Koch
  • Labatt Food
  • Southwest Research Institute
  • UPS
  • USAA
  • Valero
  • Zachry Group
Kathie Resteiner, Vice President of Corporate Development, Intel

The foundation I gained during my graduate studies has served me well in my long career in the tech industry. I sincerely appreciate the faculty and staff who helped me develop the knowledge, skills and habits to continue to grow and learn in a rapidly changing world.”

Kathie Resteiner (M.S. ’94)
Vice President of Corporate Development, Intel

Graduate Research Assistantships

Our graduate programs offer exciting opportunities for students to advance their academic and professional careers. We are pleased to provide research assistantships to qualified candidates. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Selection is competitive and based on academic merit and research potential.

Research Assistantships

Research assistantships are available to eligible graduate students.
These positions offer:

  • Hands-on research experience in your field of study
  • Tuition waiver for the duration of the assistantship
  • Monthly stipend to support living expenses

Eligibility and Selection

Candidates are evaluated based on:

  • Application materials
  • GRE scores
  • English proficiency scores

For more information about our graduate programs and assistantship opportunities, please get in touch with the program director.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a closely related discipline such as physics or mathematics. The graduate program director will evaluate applicants from other disciplines on an individual basis.
  • A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (A = 4.00) for their bachelor’s degree.
  • We do not require GRE scores from the applicants.
  • International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. Students who do not meet minimum language proficiency requirements may apply to the St. Mary’s Intensive English Program (IEP) and be considered for admission upon successful completion of the IEP. See below for the score requirements for each test.
  • Submit a completed application form, a resume, a written statement of purpose indicating the applicant’s interests and objectives, two letters of recommendation concerning the applicant’s potential for succeeding in the graduate program, and official transcripts of all college-level work.

Applicants who fail to meet any of the above requirements may be admitted on a conditional status. The Graduate Program Director will evaluate these cases on an individual basis.

International Student Admission

  • International students must submit the TOEFL scores and show a minimum of 80 in the Internet-based test or 213 in the computer-based test or 550 in the paper-based test.
  • TOEFL score 80-82 is acceptable with the provision that the student takes EN6301 during the first semester at St. Mary’s University.
  • As an alternative to the TOEFL, International Student can take the IELTS test and show a minimum score of 6.5 or better. A score of 6.0 is acceptable with the provision that the student takes EN6301 during the first semester at St. Mary’s University. No student will be admitted with a score lower than 6.0 in the IELTS test.
  • A third option for an international student is a Duolingo English test score of 115 or above.

  • Contact Us

    To learn more about the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management at St. Mary’s University, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3126.

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