The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) program aims to produce expert industrial engineers that are professionals, technologists, innovators, and researchers. The MS IE program envisions its graduates to:

1.  Commit to advancement of industrial engineering knowledge as educators and researchers who partake in research projects with national and regional significance.
   
2. Excel in practice as practitioners and managers who integrate advanced industrial engineering principles in designing, implementing, and improving complex systems, and in the critical decision-making processes of public and private organizations.

There are two specializations, namely: (1) Operations Management Engineering (OME), and (2) Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE).

• The OME track will cater to the improvement of operations in various industries ranging from manufacturing, service, supply chain and logistics, health, and entertainment, among others.

• The HFE track will address the need to consider human factors in the design of systems, specifically, the socio-technical systems which become more relevant in the transition to Industry 5.0.

A graduate of MS Industrial Engineering program:

• has the ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the forefront of a field;
• possesses critical and independent thinking skills needed in specialized or multidisciplinary research, and in extending or redefining knowledge or practice;
• can apply knowledge and skills in complex and unpredictable contexts, and in the development and testing of innovative solutions to resolve issues;
• can make expert judgment and perform significant responsibility for professional knowledge, practice, and management;
• develops new techniques or frameworks helpful in improving industrial (production, service, and information) systems;
• conducts research studies that contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field of industrial engineering;
• proposes innovative research approaches in addressing unique issues in the field; and
• effectively communicates concepts and advances in the field of industrial engineering, particularly to the scientific community.

I. Admission

The program is open for BS IE degree holders as well as graduates of related baccalaureate programs.

Admission into the program shall require:

• A Bachelor of Science degree from a reputable institution of higher learning (CHED-accredited for degree programs granted in the Philippines).
• Interview
• For non-BS IE graduate, completion of a short program covering relevant undergraduate IE topics.

II. Requirements (from UPLB GS Handbook):

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two duly accomplished application forms
• Original and duplicate copy of the undergraduate official transcript of records and diploma in English
• Two duly accomplished recommendation forms from supervisors and/or professors, as well as an endorsement letter from the current supervisor if the applicant is employed
• Payment of application fees

II. Retention

• The students should be able to maintain a GWA of 2.00 or better.

IV. GRAUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of 30 units of prescribed courses as indicated in the checklist;
• Passing of the general (comprehensive) examination;
• Passing of the final examination (thesis defense);
• Submission of the thesis manuscript; and
• Submission of one (1) preprint article based on the thesis.