Master the skills to create people-first solutions
Our top-ranked on campus and online master’s programs provide an in-depth knowledge of engineering skills with an emphasis on designing human-centric solutions in areas such as operations research, systems optimization and human factors engineering.
Choosing to gain a master’s degree in either our Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) or Systems Engineering and Design (SED) programs means you’ll gain the skills and network to push you to the top of the job market.
Industrial and Operations Engineering
Learn more about our IOE master’s degree emphasizing data analytics, optimization and human factors engineering.
Systems Engineering and Design
Explore a systems solutions approach to engineering with a master’s degree in SED; available in-person and online.
Master’s advisor: Matt Irelan
Our graduate advising team will help you explore our master’s programs, plan your course loads and more.
Interested in U-M IOE? Fill out our interest form.
Current students: Schedule an advising appointment.
Dig into our research
By working with nationally recognized faculty and other graduate students IOE students get real-world research experience in fields like healthcare, aviation, finance, transportation and more.
Connect, learn and discover
Attend one of our upcoming events, learn more at a webinar for interested students or connect with our faculty to discover how our community can shape your career.
We have student organizations that emphasize disciplines like human factors engineering, optimization, systems engineering and more.
Learn more about the application process