IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Concurrent Bachelor/Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
If you are considering going to graduate school, the concurrent B.S./M.S. program in industrial
engineering is an excellent opportunity to obtain both degrees within 5 years. Up to 6 credits of
graduate course work can be used to satisfy your program requirements for both degrees. After
completing the B.S. program, you will be a full time graduate student for the remainder of the
M.S. program.
Program Requirements
1. Up to 2 semesters of concurrent enrollment are allowed.
2. You can use up to 6 credits of 500 level courses in Industrial Engineering for both the
B.S. and M.S. degrees.
3. You will need to take at least 3 credits of 500 level courses each semester during
concurrent enrollment.
4. Once you are concurrently enrolled, you will be paying graduate tuition and fees and you
will be eligible for a graduate assistantship.
Admission Requirements
Students must have a record of high academic achievement (and should have a GPA of at least
3.4). Students must be within 30 credits of completing the requirements for the B.S. degree.
Application Procedure
You will need to submit your application documents prior to the start of either your last two
semesters or last semester of your B.S. degree program. The following items need to be
submitted.
1. Documents submitted to the IMSE graduate secretary in 3004 Black Engineering
a. Complete a study plan (see the attached example) with your undergraduate advisor.
b. Complete the Concurrent Enrollment Request form available at http://www.gradcollege.iastate.edu/forms/files/ConcurrentEnrollmentGUG.doc.
c. Write a statement of purpose for graduate study.
d. Request a letter of recommendation from one of the faculty in IMSE.
2. Document submitted to the Graduate College
a. Complete the Graduate College application online at
https://www.applyweb.com/aw?isu. Under the Study Plan section, enter “Concurrent
BS/MS Program in Industrial Engineering” on the “Major/program desired:” line.
b. The application fee will be waived because you are an undergraduate student.
Contact:
IMSE
3004 Black Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2164
Tel. 515-294-1682
Email:bushore@iastate.edu
www.imse.iastate.edu
BS/MS Concurrent Degree Program in Industrial Engineering
Sample Study Plan for Industrial Engineers 2012-2013
Semester
Degree
1
BS in I E
122.0 credits
2
3
4
5
6
7
I E 413
Stoch
Model
4 cr
Engl 314
Tech
Comm
3 cr
8
I E 448
Manuf Sys
E
3 cr
Math 165
Calc I
4 cr
Math 166
Calc II
4 cr
Math 265
Calc III
4 cr
Math 267
Diff Eq/Lap
4 cr
I E 305
Eng Econ
3 cr
I E 348
Solidif Proc
3 cr
SSH
Elective
3 cr
Engl 150
Comp I
3 cr
I E 248
Intro Mfg Pr
3 cr
Stat 231
Prob & Stat
4 cr
I E 341
Prod Syst
3 cr
I E 361
Qual Control
3 cr
Chem 167
Engr Chem
4 cr
Phys 221
Class Phys I
5 cr
Mat E 273
Principles
Materials Science
3 cr
I E 271
Appl Ergo
3 cr
I E 312
Optimizati
on
3 cr
Engr Topic
Elective
3 cr
Mgmt
Elective
3 cr
Engr Topic
Elective
(500 level)
3 cr
IE 148
Infor Eng
3 cr
SSH
Elective
3 cr
Phys 222
Class Phys II
5 cr
E M 274
Statics
3 cr
E E 442
Intro
Circuits
2 cr
SSH
Elective
3 cr
Focus
Elective
(500
level) 3
cr
Mgmt
Elective
3 cr
Engr 101
Orientation
R cr
I E 101
I E Orient
R cr
Engl 250
Comp II
3 cr
SSH
Elective
3 cr
Sp Cm 212
Prof
Comm
3 cr
M E 231
Engineering
Thermodynamics
I
3 cr
Focus
Elective
3 cr
9
10
I E 441
Design Proj
3 cr
Lib 160
Library 1cr
IE 500 or
600
level
course
3 cr
M.S. in I E
30 credits
(24 credits +6
shared
credits)
M.S. Thesis
IE 599
3 cr
M.S. Thesis
IE599
6 cr
Grad
course
outside major
3 cr
IE 500 or 600
level course
3 cr
Grad
course
outside major
3 cr
IE 500 or 600
level course
3 cr
146.0 Total
Credits
14 cr
16 cr
18 cr
17 cr
14 cr
15 cr
16 cr
15 cr
12 cr
9 cr
6 credits (500 level courses) may be applied to both the BS and MS in I E. These can be used in the B.S. program for the courses highlighted in green above.
Semesters of concurrent enrollment
6 credits of shared between the B.S. and M.S. programs
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