MS Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The ISE Department offers MS and PhD degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering with several concentration areas: Data Analytics and Optimization (MS only), Human Systems Integration, Integrated Lean Six Sigma (MS only), Manufacturing Processes, Operations Research, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS only) and Business Logistics Engineering (MS only).

Department: Department of Integrated Systems Engineering | Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students specialize in one concentration area; for example Data Analytics and Optimization covers managing, visualizing and extracting information from large data sets together with modeling, simulation, optimization and decision analysis, and Human Systems Integration covers cognitive systems engineering, biodynamics, physical ergonomics and safety engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test optional for all applicants; applicants to Operations Research, Supply Chain or Data Analytics are highly encouraged to submit scores. Application includes resume, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, TOEFL and GRE scores and original transcripts (as listed). International applicants: proof of English proficiency with minimums of TOEFL iBT 4.0 (equivalent to 79 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120. Application deadlines: Spring 2027 Oct 1, 2026; Summer Feb 1; Autumn general admission Mar 1 (domestic) and Jan 1 (international); Autumn funding consideration Dec 15 (domestic) and Nov 30 (international).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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