Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) program

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Program Information

Wichita State University’s Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) program offers concentrations in: Ergonomics/Human Factors, Engineering Systems, and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. The MSIE program is directed toward both full-time and part-time students with a special emphasis on providing training and experience in performing independent research on topics with theoretical as well as applied interest. Students are encouraged to conduct research or take courses on topics that overlap several disciplines.

Available Facilities
Graphics Lab, Metrology Lab, CIM Lab, Cessna Manufacturing Processes Lab, Ergonomics/Human Factors Lab, Non-Traditional Machining Lab, Rapid Prototyping, Virtual Reality Development Lab, Graduate Computing Lab, Open Computing Lab.

Research Concentrations:-
Ergonomics/Human Factors
The concentration in this area is on industrial ergonomics; occupational biomechanics; work physiology; occupational health and safety; ergonomic product design and evaluation; and ergonomics and human factors issues in aviation systems.

Engineering Systems
The concentration in this area is on optimization; multi-criteria decision making; modeling and analysis of manufacturing/service systems; management of engineering enterprises; decision analysis; total quality management; application of intelligent systems and simulation; and, activity-based costing.

Manufacturing Systems Engineering
The concentration in this area is in planning, design, modeling, analysis and control of manufacturing systems; supply chain management; CAD/CAM/CIM systems; measurement/ inspection; tolerancing in design and manufacturing; manufacturing processes; forming; tools/jigs design; assembly; and free-form surfaces manufacturing.