Program Overview

The future of engineering is multidisciplinary; your education should be too. In the Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MEng in ISE) at Rutgers University, you’ll analyze and optimize complex systems, leveraging data analytics, decision-making tools, and emerging technologies.

This master’s in engineering is designed to provide current engineers with the in-demand skills that translate to real career advancement. From expert-level coursework in foundational technical topics to more specialized areas, the Rutgers curriculum offers substantial opportunities to customize your path.

Students can choose one of two specializations:

  • Data analytics in industrial engineering: Become your organization’s expert on engineering-focused analytics and data-driven decision making
  • Engineering management: Prepare to lead teams, manage complex projects, and optimize operations

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to:

  • Apply data science and analysis methods to engineering and business challenges
  • Develop and apply advanced tools and techniques for decision-making in complex, dynamic, and uncertain environments
  • Manage engineering and business projects and lead innovation
  • Lead technical projects in high-growth sectors such as tech, finance, logistics and more

Real Engineering Mastery, Taught by Real Experts

Our faculty of industry experts support your learning and career growth through engaging lectures and advanced curricula. Faculty collaborate to develop and refine their teaching each year, ensuring that your coursework aligns with modern engineering advances and ever-evolving standards.

Our faculty are active researchers in cutting-edge areas such as:

  • Applications in advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy, and security
  • Automation sciences and AI
  • Data science
  • Intelligent systems
  • Process monitoring and quality engineering
  • Reliability engineering
  • System modeling and optimization

Program Structure

The online master’s in industrial and systems engineering program provides a balance of theory and application, featuring video lectures, exercises, discussions, and hands-on projects. Students also have the opportunity to complete an internship for course credit, engage with industry professionals, and dive deep into current research topics in industrial and systems engineering.

All students complete three core courses and a seminar to ensure mastery of core competencies in the discipline. You also have the opportunity to specialize in data analytics in industrial engineering or engineering management. Or, you can customize your own curriculum with a variety of electives to choose from.

Specialized Path – Data Analytics or Engineering Management (30 credits)

  • Three core courses (9 credits)
  • Three seminar courses (0 credits)
  • Three specialization courses (9 credits)
  • Four electives (12 credits)

General Path (30 credits)

  • Three core courses (9 credits)
  • Three seminar courses (0 credits)
  • Seven electives (21 credits)

Career Outcomes

Earning a Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering increases your earning potential through an enhanced skill set that prepares you for senior-level and leadership roles.

The Rutgers M.Eng. in Industrial and Systems Engineering program prepares students to lead interdisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and adapt their expertise to a wide range of industries and real-world challenges.

Industrial and systems engineers are well-positioned to support organizations with crucial production improvements: minimizing costs, reducing waste, addressing disruptions and uncertainties, and enhancing reliability and resilience.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for industrial engineers is expected to grow 11% through 2034, which is more than double the average for all occupations. The BLS also reports a $101,140 annual median salary for this role.

Graduates from the Rutgers Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering are working in:

  • Consulting: Deloitte, Accenture
  • Finance: AIG, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan
  • Healthcare: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson
  • Logistics: Amazon, FedEx, UPS
  • Government and Military: U.S. Army
  • Technology: Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn
  • Entertainment and Tourism: Disney World

Industrial engineering professionals also have flexibility in the type of work they do, whether they’re more interested in hands-on development or solving advanced mathematical problems.

Job titles of industrial and systems engineering graduates include:

  • Business technology analyst
  • Systems engineer
  • Consultant (technical and management)
  • Data scientist
  • Financial analyst
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Operations analyst
  • Quality manager
  • Quantitative model risk auditor
  • Reliability engineer
  • Supply chain/logistics manager

FAQs


Industrial and systems engineering is an interdisciplinary engineering field focused on improving processes and systems to make them more efficient, cost-effective, and reliable. It applies engineering, analytics, and problem-solving to optimize how organizations operate.


A dual-focused engineering master’s, like this industrial and systems engineer degree, combines technical engineering skills from multiple engineering disciplines. Engineering master’s degrees also equip you with business and management knowledge, preparing you for leadership roles across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and technology.


For a full list of up-to-date admission requirements, visit our admission page.


Students completing the online Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering will be required to complete three courses in data analytics for engineering systems, operations engineering, and decision making under uncertainty, along with a seminar class.

From there, students follow a path of specialization-specific electives plus electives of their choice or a general path for a broader, customizable experience.

Visit the MEng in ISE curriculum page for more information.


Financial aid and external scholarship opportunities are available to admitted students through the Financial Aid Office and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit our tuition page for details.

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