Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Engineering and Operations Management, M.S.

Coordinator: Marzieh Soltanolkottabi, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Kansas State University

The Master of Science in Engineering and Operations Management (MS EOM) prepares engineers and technical professionals who aspire to hold engineering, project management, and operations management positions in both the manufacturing and service sectors. Such professionals require advanced education in the use of scarce resources, managing workforce teams, establishing effective supply chains, assuring high quality products and services, establishing customer relationships, and planning successful organizational operations. The curriculum includes coverage of quality and six-sigma, lean operations, supply chain maintenance, value engineering and provides students with analytical capability in statistical analysis and simulation. In addition, topics in basic finance, engineering economy and cost estimating, marketing, and organizational development are covered as needed to support good operational decisions. Typical positions for graduates include plant manager, engineering manager, production planner, supply chain and logistics manager, quality assurance officer, project engineer, program coordinator, lean operations specialist, and contract engineering manager.

MS EOM Placement

For candidates holding the baccalaureate in engineering or a related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, the MS EOM can be earned by successfully completing eleven courses for 30 credits. Inadequate undergraduate preparation or deficiencies in mathematics as identified by the coordinator or faculty advisor may result in a requirement of additional pre-program study.

A plan of study incorporating required courses and any applicable substitutions is prepared for each candidate in the first term of attendance at the university. In requesting a course substitution, transcripts, course syllabi, textbooks, and testimonials are the usual evidence of equivalent learning. A capstone project is required of all candidates, and may be satisfied by completion of the designated courses with a project component or by EGRM 6690.

Admission Policy

Candidates for admission are expected to hold an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or business with strong quantitative background granted by a regionally accredited U.S. institution or recognized foreign university. Competency in mathematics through calculus is expected. Deficiencies can be remedied by enrolling in designated undergraduate or graduate courses at the university. Decisions on admission are made after a careful review of a candidate's application portfolio.

Industrial Engineering Dual Degree, M.B.A./M.S.I.E.

Coordinator: Nadiye O. Erdil, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Binghamton University

The University of New Haven has always encouraged interdisciplinary studies. To foster a broader expertise in the areas of business administration and industrial engineering, a student can earn degrees in both fields by successfully completing the dual degree program.

The program is intended for students with undergraduate engineering or technical degrees from programs accredited by ABET Inc., or demonstrated equivalent. Students entering this program are expected to be competent in mathematics through calculus. Those with insufficient mathematics background are required to take approved mathematics courses (e.g., MATH 6610 - Fundamentals of Calculus) outside/in addition to the program requirements.

Applicants with degrees in fields other than industrial engineering are required to take a number of undergraduate courses, or otherwise demonstrate proficiency in areas normally included in an undergraduate industrial engineering program.

Applicants are required to meet the requirements outlined in the admissions policy sections of each relevant degree program.

The M.B.A./M.S.I.E. program consists of 68.5 credits. Up to 4.5 of these credits may be waived on the basis of undergraduate course work, leaving a minimum requirement of 64 credits. Any waivers of course work from the M.B.A. side of the curriculum must meet the waiver guidelines of the M.B.A. program. Waivers must be approved in writing by the appropriate department and are contingent upon subsequent academic performance. Graduate credit may be transferred from other accredited institutions subject to the graduate policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog.

Project/Thesis Requirement

Students in the dual degree program must complete the business administration capstone course MGMT 6669 - Strategic Management. In addition, they must complete an industrial engineering special project or thesis within the elective portion of the program. The special project requirement may be satisfied by taking a project course in a group setting, when offered. A designated area of study may be indicated for each industrial engineering project course; the instructor will offer direction and assist students in the development of substantial individual projects. Particular requirements or prerequisites may be set for the course. With special approval, a student may take an individual research project courses or write a thesis (as listed in the catalog).

Industrial Engineering, M.S.

Coordinators: Nadiye O. Erdil, Associate Professor, Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton. Marzieh Soltanolkottabi, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Kansas State University

As an established engineering discipline, industrial engineering in its modern juncture, designs, builds, and optimizes systems in all parts of modern life, including manufacturing, government, education, aerospace, transportation, logistics, and service industries. The M.S.I.E. program provides graduate education for industrial engineers and for engineers and scientists in other disciplines who seek advanced course work in systems optimization, quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering management, procurement, and the efficient use of both human and technological resources. The program offers excellent preparation for advancement in manufacturing organizations and for those seeking management positions in operations, supply chain, and technology.

Admission Policy

Candidates for admission are expected to hold an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or business with strong quantitative background granted by a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a recognized foreign university. Competency in mathematics through calculus is also expected. Deficiencies can be remedied by enrolling in certain undergraduate and graduate courses at the university. Courses are taught in English, and proficiency scores must satisfy Graduate School requirements. Decisions on admission are made after a careful review of candidates' application portfolio.

M.S.I.E. Course Placement

For candidates holding the B.S.I.E. or similar degree, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from an ABET-accredited program, the M.S.I.E. can be earned by successfully completing ten courses for 30 credits. Inadequate undergraduate preparation or prerequisite deficiencies identified by the coordinator or faculty advisor may result in a requirement of more than 30 credits. Candidates not holding a B.S.I.E. from an ABET-accredited program would be required to take, at a minimum, preliminary course work - INDE 6607 and INDE 6609 - if that material had not been satisfactorily completed prior to enrollment.

Capstone Project/Thesis Requirement

A capstone project is required of all candidates, and may be satisfied by completion of the designated courses with a project component or by INDE 6690. Projects are often team efforts involving an industrial or corporate problem.

Students who wish to go beyond the minimum graduation requirement of the research project as described above may elect to undertake a thesis for six credits as part of the elective course work. Graduate School thesis requirements are described elsewhere in the catalog.

Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

Coordinator: Cheryl Li, PhD., University of Connecticut

A minimum of 30 credits must be completed to earn the master of science degree in mechanical engineering. Key areas of specialization include: energy systems with emphasis on renewable energy, and mechatronics.

Admission Policy

Candidates for admission to the master's program are normally expected to have a grade average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better in their undergraduate coursework. Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's potential for graduate study are required.

International applicants are urged to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to be considered for admission. GRE scores are required for international applicants who wish to be considered for scholarships. The GRE is optional for graduates of regionally accredited United States colleges and universities.

In some cases, applicants with a bachelor's degree in a field closely related to mechanical engineering or who have graduated from a non-ABET accredited undergraduate degree program may be considered for admission on a provisional basis. Students accepted on a provisional basis may be required to complete one or more additional undergraduate mechanical engineering courses and/or graduate courses such as: MECH 3305, MECH 3321, MECH 6622, and MECH 6631.

All students are required to complete a major project or thesis for the master's degree. Research assistants are required to complete the thesis option to satisfy this requirement. If a thesis is not chosen or required, the student must complete a major project approved by either graduate program coordinator within the scope of other mechanical engineering courses or a three- or six-credit research project supervised by a full-time mechanical engineering faculty member.