MSc in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering (ISE) provides graduate programs for both master's and doctoral degrees in Industrial Engineering (IE) and Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering (SEE). These programs adopt an interdisciplinary approach, blending industrial engineering, systems engineering, design principles, and entrepreneurial concepts. The IE curriculum emphasizes advanced studies in operations research, optimization, supply chain logistics, financial engineering, quality assurance, reliability engineering, and production management—all aimed at enhancing modeling, simulation, analysis, and decision-making for intricate engineering and economic systems. The SEE program builds upon dual expertise in conventional engineering and systems integration, offering customizable course selections and diverse electives to align with individual career aspirations. Graduates are equipped for roles in academia, industry, government, or private sector engineering. MS Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering students can opt for either a thesis or non-thesis track, with the thesis path (32 total credit hours) recommended for PhD-bound students and the non-thesis alternative (36 credit hours) for those focusing on professional practice. Thesis candidates complete 28 course credits plus 4 thesis research credits, while non-thesis students undertake 28 course credits with 8 project design credits.