At the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), our team of world-class faculty and researchers provide students with an exemplary education focusing on optimizing systems and processes for efficiency, productivity, and quality across a wide range of industries. Whether you’re wanting to revolutionize the transportation systems, become an expert in supply chain networks, or enhance healthcare technology, ISE offers students the tools and resources they need to create a better future.
Future Students
Academics
Degree Programs
Our department offers a variety of degree programs designed to prepare students for their future in industrial and systems engineering, including BS, MS, and PhD programs, as well as a five-year MS/BS program for qualified students.
Undergraduate
Studies
Accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation program, our undergraduate program is designed to engage students through rigorous course curriculum, community leadership and service experience, and professional development to prepare them for graduation and beyond.
Graduate
Studies
Our graduate program offers MS and PhD degrees as well as an MS and MBA dual-degree option to prepare graduates and scientific professionals to one day make sound management decisions in a fast-paced technical environment.
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News
Northern Helps Vols Capture Microsoft Excel Challenge
Ben Northern captured the world title at the 2024 Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge, beating out a worldwide field of college teams during an in-person finals in Las Vegas.
ISE Students Thrive as Football Team Managers
The weekdays start bright and early for Jaymen Buchanan, Reed Smith, and Dario Love. The three industrial and systems engineering students arrive at the University of Tennessee football facility at…
TCE Students Excel in Graves Business Competition
Three students from the Tickle College of Engineering won awards at the fall 2024 Graves Business Plan Competition, a UT pitch competition that provides real-world experience for student entrepreneurs.
Facts and Stats
So, you want to study at UT? Check out the stats.
Check the Stats
Why choose our program? The stats speak for themselves.
*updated as of Fall 2024.
Upcoming Events
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering will host the IISE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in 2025. Check out the list of events below for other events available to students, faculty, and staff.