Program Overview
NYU Tandon industrial engineers design, manage, and optimize complex systems — harmonizing people, processes, technology, and data to drive organizational success. In the M.S. in Industrial Engineering program, you will gain a rigorous foundation in systems optimization, operations research, quality control, and data analytics. Through hands-on, project-based coursework and an industry-sponsored Capstone project, you will learn how to transform operational challenges into continuous improvement and strategic value across diverse sectors, including consulting, supply chain management, healthcare, tech, and financial services.
Prerequisites
Industrial Engineering applicants come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, and an engineering degree is not required to join our program. To be eligible for consideration, you must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution with a strong undergraduate academic record.
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Official Transcripts
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (Optional for M.S. applicants, but recommended)
- English Language Proficiency Testing (where applicable)
- $90 application fee
Find out more about Admission Requirements.
Tuition varies based on your program, term admitted, and credit hours.
We are committed to keeping graduate studies affordable for all of our students. You'll have access to on-campus employment programs that include teaching and research assistantships, as well as financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans.
Explore our Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships page to learn more about these opportunities.
Prospective Students
For questions about the application process, application status, or to talk to an admissions counselor:
Office of Graduate Enrollment and Admissions
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
engineering.gradinfo@nyu.edu
646-997-3182
Accepted and Enrolled Students
For questions about the curriculum, courses, or degree progress:
Department of Technology Management and Innovation
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
6 MetroTech Center, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
engineering.tmi@nyu.edu
646-997-3800
Tom Mazzone
Director of Industrial Engineering, Industry Professor
thomas.mazzone@nyu.edu
Brian Bikram
Graduate Academic Advisor
brian.bikram@nyu.edu
At a Glance
#42
Best Engineering Schools in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report
#3
Best Engineering Schools in New York
U.S. News & World Report
Top 10
For Graduate Employability in the U.S.
(Times Higher Education)
Market Outlook
The NYC Advantage
NYU Tandon industrial engineering students enjoy a distinct urban advantage: studying in the heart of Brooklyn’s tech hub, directly connected to Manhattan’s major industry networks. New York City serves as a living laboratory for complex system design, operations, and enterprise transformation. From Fortune 500 headquarters and global consulting firms to healthcare systems, logistics networks, and tech startups, your proximity to NYC's commercial hub provides unparalleled opportunities for industry-sponsored capstone projects, internships, and full-time employment after graduation.
Curriculum
The IE Program comprises 12 courses totaling 30 credits. Courses for the IE program are held at the Brooklyn campus of NYU Tandon.
Industrial engineers determine the most effective ways to design, manage and improve systems — people, machines, materials, information, and energy — to make a product or provide a service.
In this regard, the IE program’s curriculum provides participants with a deep understanding of the foundational elements of industrial engineering.
| Requirement Area | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 12 |
| IE Electives | 9 |
| Free Electives | 6 |
| Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Select four courses from the list below:
Any course with an "IE-GY" course designation (that has not been used to satisfy the core course requirement block), and select MG-GY courses:
Elective Tracks
Elective courses, organized by tracks and offered both within the program and throughout the University, provide students with the flexibility to create an individualized curriculum.
Elective tracks are suggested specializations and reflect the recent directional advances in the field. Students may also elect to create a unique curriculum plan that includes courses selected throughout the prescribed areas of concentration.
For students interested in helping organizations understand where to focus, build, and implement the capability to transform. This is of primary interest to students considering careers in consulting.
For students interested in building agile, dynamic teams capable of partnering across the enterprise to continuously define and deliver customer-centric value. This is of primary interest to students considering careers in management.
For students interested in working with organizational leaders and cross-enterprise teams to frame the discussion on how to best use data to drive the conversation on where to focus improvement efforts. This is of primary interest to students considering data science and operations analysis.
New Courses
Fall 2026
Quantitative Analysis of Operations and Inventory Systems
IE-GY 7893
Joline Uichanco
Applied Research in Discrete Optimization
IE-GY 9113 A
Kimberly Villalobos Carballo
Program Highlights
- strong foundational academic core taught by highly experienced professors
- emphasis on experiential learning which culminates with a Capstone program where students apply skills and concepts learned in the classroom on a company-sponsored project
- program flexibility that offers elective choice from across the TMI Department, Tandon and University
- robust networking and career support - Professionally affiliated student clubs with INFORMs and IISE, LinkedIn group, IE Alumni Advisory board, career development and certification workshops
- great location, in the heart of the Brooklyn Tech Triangle and close to Manhattan we are close to many companies across diverse industries which creates outstanding opportunities for internships and job placement
Experiential Learning Center
BS/MS Track in TMI
Emerging Technologies, M.S.
Management of Technology, M.S.
To earn a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, students must complete 30 credits (comprising 12 core credits, 9 IE elective credits, 6 free elective credits, and a 3-credit Capstone project).
The M.S. in Industrial Engineering is offered on campus in Brooklyn, New York. The program is flexible and can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis to accommodate working professionals and full-time graduate students.
- Fall Semester:
- December 1: M.S. priority consideration
- February 15: M.S. general consideration
- Spring Semester:
- November 1: M.S. application deadline
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering or a related quantitative field. Application requirements include:
- Online application
- Official Transcripts
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (Optional for M.S. applicants, but recommended)
- English Language Proficiency Testing (where applicable)
- $90 application fee
Industrial engineering students at NYU Tandon have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the NYU Tandon MakerSpace and department computing labs equipped with industry-standard optimization, simulation, and enterprise software. Additionally, students complete an experiential Capstone project in their final semester, applying classroom concepts to solve real-world operational challenges for industry-partner companies.
Students in the M.S. in Industrial Engineering program benefit from robust career resources and active professional networking channels, including:
- Professional Student Organizations: Chapter involvement with leading professional bodies such as INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences) and IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers).
- Alumni & Peer Networks: Access to dedicated LinkedIn networking groups and guidance from the Industrial Engineering Alumni Advisory Board.
- Professional Development: Specialized career development workshops, resume reviews, technical interview prep, and professional certification training.
Yes, the program offers three suggested elective tracks to align your curriculum with specific career goals:
- Business Transformation and Continuous Improvement: Focuses on helping organizations build, scale, and manage transformational capabilities (ideal for careers in consulting).
- Operations and Supply Chain Management: Focuses on building agile, cross-enterprise teams to deliver customer-centric value (ideal for careers in management).
- Operations Research and Systems Analytics: Focuses on using data-driven frameworks to guide strategic organizational decisions and improvement efforts (ideal for careers in data science and operations analysis).
Note: These tracks are flexible guidelines, and students can work with advisors to select electives across the department and NYU to build a customized curriculum.
NYU Tandon regularly updates its curriculum to reflect the latest advances in technology, analytics, and system optimization. Course offerings launched for Fall 2026 include:
- System Integration: From ERP to Agentic AI (IE-GY 9113 B) – Taught by Emanuele Cimica
- Quantitative Analysis of Operations and Inventory Systems (IE-GY 7893) – Taught by Joline Uichanco
- Decision Optimization for Complex Systems (IE-GY 8003) – Taught by Shrutivandana Sharma
- Applied Research in Discrete Optimization (IE-GY 9113 A) – Taught by Kimberly Villalobos Carballo