PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) PhD program offers coursework and research in industrial and systems engineering and operations research. Special emphasis is on methodologies for optimal decision-making in the presence of uncertainty. Examples of research applications include machine learning algorithms, logistics, transportation, healthcare delivery systems, revenue management, supply chain management, mechanism design, and the optimal allocation of resources.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 5 years / 44 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Major Courses, Seminar Requirement, Advanced IE Courses, Outside Field Courses, Electives, Thesis Credits. Courses offered on both the A-F and S/N grading basis must be taken A-F. In order to fulfill the research ethics requirement, students are required to take an online research ethics training course through the CITI program, or a qualifying equivalent.

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