PhD Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research prepares students for research careers in industry, academia and national laboratories. A dissertation presenting significant new information is the primary requirement.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering | Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | Intake: Fall (deadline January 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Minimum one academic year of residency (full-time, 9 credits per semester), preliminary comprehensive examination, approved dissertation proposal, weekly seminar and an approved course curriculum.

Career pathways

Research careers in industry, academia and national laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree is not required; applicants with a bachelor's degree in IEOR or a relevant field can apply directly via an MS or PhD path. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering graduate programs (MS Engineering Management, MS Industrial Engineering, MS Mechanical Engineering, MS Manufacturing Engineering, PhD Industrial Engineering, PhD Mechanical Engineering): a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent international degree must be completed before the start date; applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency; personal statement; two letters of recommendation; resume/CV. The GRE is not required.

Requirements published at program group level.

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: Fall (deadline January 15)

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