A Master of Science (MS) in industrial engineering from Wichita State will prepare you for high-paying, high-demand career options in design, research, improvement and management of systems in manufacturing and service organizations-as well as for success in a future Ph.D. program. You'll have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas' largest city. The mission of the Master of Science in industrial engineering (MSIE) degree program is to enhance the skills of degreed engineers by providing advanced knowledge and skills that are needed to design, model, analyze and manage modern complex systems in order to increase the effectiveness of manufacturing and service sector organizations. Students will have opportunity to enhance their knowledge on technical skills such as optimization, production planning, quality, supply chain management, simulation, analytics, reliability, ergonomics, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, and biomedical engineering, and also non-technical skills required for success in their careers. Recent graduates have obtained positions in manufacturing, services, and consulting companies.