Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

University Rank:#951

International students can study the Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology at its main campus in Rochester , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 2, 2026.

About Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Focus on data analytics and optimization, ergonomic analysis, human computer interaction and augmented reality, logistics and supply chain management, advanced manufacturing processes, product development, and sustainable design and development
A flexible curriculum weaves research and co-op opportunities together to prepare you to become an innovative problem-solver that can design, analyze, and improve complex systems.

Industrial engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering field at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and business. The program teaches you how to design the systems behind products and services that affect our everyday lives.

The industrial engineering master's offers you hands-on experiences designing, improving, and controlling complex systems to make them more profitable, practical, controllable, and flexible. As a result, you will become a problem-solver through a flexible program that leverages skills in advanced manufacturing processes, operations research, data analytics, human computer interaction and augmented reality, product development, ergonomics and human factors, health care, logistics and supply chain management, and sustainable design and development.

You also will have the opportunity to explore different domain areas while working closely with faculty doing research on contemporary problems. We encourage all of our students to participate in cooperative education, which enables you to apply your skills in the real world before you graduate, and helps to enhance your classroom learning once you return from co-op.

What is an Industrial Engineer?

An industrial engineer uses their knowledge of manufacturing and production systems, work efficiencies, energy, and natural resources and materials to develop, improve, and optimize integrated systems to become more efficient and sustainable. An industrial engineer improves how an organization integrates work processes, manufactures products, or provides services while also taking into account ergonomic analysis, logistics and supply chain management, and sustainable design and development with an overall systems approach.

RIT's Master's in Industrial Engineering

Our industrial engineering master's degree allows you to customize your course work while working closely with industrial and systems engineering faculty in a contemporary, applied research area. Faculty members are currently conducting applied project and research work in the areas of contemporary and advanced manufacturing processes/systems, ergonomic/biomedical analysis, human computer interaction and augmented reality, logistics and supply chain management, health systems, energy systems, sustainable design and development, systems engineering/product development, and systems simulation.

Students are also interested in: Engineering Management ME, Sustainable Engineering MS, Sustainable Systems MS

An industrial engineering master's degree that offers an in-depth look at contemporary solutions to challenges in services, manufacturing, product development, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology

Entry Requirements

Transcript(s)

RIT requires transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, including transcript grading keys.
International students should provide transcripts (or mark sheets) and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions.

To submit your transcript(s) for application review:

Upload copies or official transcript(s) with the submission of your online application, or
Upload your transcript(s) through your admissions portal after you have submitted your application

Upon enrollment at RIT, you will need to contact your prior college or university and request that your official, final records be sent directly to RIT. Documents you upload are not considered official.

Degree Requirements

All applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a four-year baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, granted by an accredited college or university.

If you have not yet completed your undergraduate coursework, your admission will be contingent upon submission of your final transcript showing the degree granted and the date of the degree.

3-Year Degrees from International Universities
RIT will review applicants with 3-year degrees from international universities. Students with 3-year degrees from India must meet all of the following conditions:

The college or university is WHED recognized, and
The college or university is NAAC accredited with an "A" grade, and
You have passed in the 1st Class (or equivalent).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may request a WES evaluation or you would need to complete (or be in the process of) postgraduate study.

If your 3-year undergraduate degree is currently in progress, you may be admitted contingent upon obtaining your degree in the 1st class or equivalent.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana
RIT considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Typical Job Titles

Continuous Improvement Engineer	Operations Leadership Development Associate
Safety Specialist/Engineer	Vice President of Manufacturing
Industrial Engineer	Quality Engineer
Technology Energy Analyst	Sustainability Engineer
Human Factors Engineer	Systems Engineer

Salary and Career Information for Industrial and Systems Engineering MS

Cooperative Education and Internships

What makes an RIT education exceptional? It's the opportunity to complete relevant, hands-on engineering co-ops and internships with top companies in every single industry. At the graduate level, and paired with an advanced degree, cooperative education and internships give you the unparalleled credentials that truly set you apart. Learn more about graduate co-op and how it provides you with the career experience employers look for in their next top hires.

Cooperative education is strongly encouraged for graduate students in the industrial engineering master's program.

Fee Information

Application Fee 65

How to Apply

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Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester