{"id":153,"date":"2024-04-03T19:21:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2025-04-08T09:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T13:54:15","slug":"grad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/academics\/grad\/","title":{"rendered":"Grad Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"two-thirds column \">\n<p>\nPursuing a graduate degree in industrial and systems engineering prepares students and professionals to take on leadership roles, contribute to significant industry advancements, and make a positive impact on society, making it a worthwhile investment for their future careers and personal growth.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Degree Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Through our graduate programs, we advance the educational impact and opportunity of scholars and professionals so they can grow in their knowledge and expertise. Our department offers several MS programs, an online PhD program, a dual MS and MBA option for those interested in integrating engineering and business principles, and a newly launched Doctor of Engineering program. Grad certifications are available for students to build on their academic experience and expand their portfolios and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>See below for more information on our graduate degrees.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Master\u2019s Program<\/h2>\n<p>Our master\u2019s programs equip students with specialized knowledge and enhanced analytical skills critical for gaining a competitive edge in today\u2019s industrial engineering industry. We offer this opportunity through the following programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/ise\/academics\/grad\/masters-program\/\">MS in Industrial Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/academics\/graduate-programs\/ms-mba-program\/\">MS\/MBA in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rme.utk.edu\/masters\/\">MS in Reliability and Maintainability Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volsonline.utk.edu\/programs-degrees\/engineering-management-ms\/\">MS in Engineering Management Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/academics\/engineering-management-ms\/\">MS in Engineering Management In-Person<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/ms-industrial-engineering-systems-concentration-cohort-program\/\">MS Industrial Engineering Systems Concentration Cohort Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">PhD Program<\/h2>\n<p>Our PhD programs offer numerous opportunities that extend beyond the realm of academia, enhancing both personal and professional trajectories of our scholars through the following programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/ise\/academics\/phd-program\/\">PhD in Industrial Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/volsonline.utk.edu\/programs-degrees\/industrial-systems-engineering-phd\/\">PhD in Industrial Engineering with Engineering Management Concentration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Doctor of Engineering<\/h2>\n<p>Our newly launched <a href=\"\/ise\/academics\/doctor-of-engineering\/\">Doctor of Engineering<\/a> (DEng) program is the first of its kind in Tennessee and the surrounding region, designed for working professionals who want to pursue a doctoral-level degree while working full time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Graduate Handbook<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the departmental policy regarding our graduate program, please check the\u00a0<a href=\"\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/11\/GRADUATE-HANDBOOK-UT-ISE-Revised-12.2020.docx\"><u>Graduate Handbook.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Is there a separate process for funding?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">No, we consider funding when evaluating the application. There is no additional application nor do you need to contact faculty before applying. Note that funding is rarely available for masters students.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Do I need to contact faculty before applying?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">No, applications are evaluated by a committee of faculty and all applications are given a thorough review<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Can I get an application fee waiver?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Applicants who pay the fee receive priority review. However, we will perform a preliminary review of all applications that are complete aside from the fee payment, and we will schedule a Zoom interview if your application is competitive. We will make a decision about the fee waiver after the interview. You do not need to email us to request the waiver.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Are official transcripts necessary for the application?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">Unofficial transcripts of all college courses are sufficient for the application, but official transcripts sent directly from the previous institutions to the UT Graduate School must be provided after admission.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Is TOEFFL necessary?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">International students, whose native language is not English, must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Deadline Exceptions<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">We can make exceptions to application deadlines in rare circumstances. Please apply for the nearest open application date and send an email to the graduate director requesting a change in entry term.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> What are the research areas of the department?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/research\/\">ISE research areas<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Which term should I apply for?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">We accept applications for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. However, class offerings are limited in the summer, so we strongly recommend Ph.D. students applying for either Fall or Spring unless you have discussed your situation with the department. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-8\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Is a WES evaluation necessary?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">No it is not, it will not be considered<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-9\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-9\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Do you offer financial support for MS students?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\"> The department does not typically offer financial assistance for MS students; however, there are a few opportunities outside the ISE department. Please refer to the Graduate Fellowships page for more information.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"siderail\">\n<h3 class=\"quietHeading\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Jim Ostrowski<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of Graduate Studies for Industrial Engineering<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 865-974-7657<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jostrows@utk.edu\">jostrows@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Carla Angelo-Arbogast<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of\u00a0MSIE Systems Graduate Cohort Programs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Carboga1@utk.edu\">Carboga1@utk.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Bing Yao<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of\u00a0<a href=\"\/ise\/academics\/undergrads\/rme-minor\/\">Reliability and Maintainability Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:byao3@utk.edu\">byao3@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Andrew Yu<\/strong><br \/>\nDirector of\u00a0<a href=\"\/ise\/academics\/undergrads\/engineering-management-minor\/\">Engineering Management Concentration<\/a> and <a href=\"\/ise\/academics\/doctor-of-engineering\/\">Doctor of Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 865-974-6148<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ajyu@utk.edu\">ajyu@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":36,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-wide.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-153","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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