Program at a Glance
- Program
- Online Master's
- College(s)
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
Improve effectiveness and efficiency within the field of industrial engineering.
As an industrial engineer, you help the world run smoothly. Your innovative work is at the forefront of modern research and application that improves productivity, safety and quality of work. A Master’s in Industrial Engineering will allow you to expand your impact.
With an online M.S. in Industrial Engineering, you’ll lead the way in the design and improvement of systems, products and processes within the manufacturing and services industries.
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs and requiring no GRE for admission, UCF combines prestige with accessibility to help advance your professional impact in efficiency, safety, and systems improvement.
UCF’s online M.S. in Industrial Engineering offers six distinct concentration areas allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career goals.
Program Tracks
Human Systems Engineering/Ergonomics
Ensure that as technology advances, the needs of those using it are taken into consideration.
Interactive Simulation and Training Systems
Develop a deep understanding of the application and development of simulation systems, requirements, and design.
Operations Research
Use mathematics and computer-based systems to develop and evaluate alternative solutions to existing technology that will improve efficiency.
Quality Systems Engineering
Improve product and process quality in the manufacturing and service industries.
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Develop a fundamental understanding of the functional and technical design requirements for simulation in the manufacturing and service industries.
Systems Engineering
Design and implement computer systems used every day and help organizations integrate systems, processes and data feeds.
With both thesis and nonthesis options, you’ll graduate from UCF Online with the skills you need to advance your industrial engineering career. To pursue your industrial engineering degree, get started today.
Highlights
Application Deadlines
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- December 1
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Course Overview
Engineering Statistics
Explore discrete and continuous probability distributions, hypothesis testing, regression nonparametric stats and ANOVA
Project Engineering
Commence in a critical examination of the role of an engineer in project management with emphasis on project life cycle, quantitative and qualitative methods of cost, schedule and performance control.
Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis
Explore topics including measuring economic worth and economic optimization under constraints. Engage in an analysis of economic risk, uncertainty and foundations of utility functions.
Skills You'll Learn
- Engage in new product development.
- Employ principles of project management.
- Explore and implement tactics towards process improvement.
Career Projections
Annual Job
Openings
Job Growth
Between
2025 - 2035
Source: Lightcast™ . 2025
Career Opportunities
- Engineering Manager
- Ergonomist
- Industrial Engineer
- Management Engineer
- Operations Analyst