Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences PhD
Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
Master's
Those students enrolled in the IEMS PhD program receive the MS as they progress toward the PhD. For students who are progressing to the PhD, the master's degree is generally awarded upon completion of the following:
Minimum GPA 3.0
Total Units Required: 12
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| First Year Core Courses | |
| IEMS 401-0 | Applied Mathematical Statistics |
| IEMS 450-1 | Mathematical Optimization I |
| IEMS 460-1 | Stochastic Processes I |
| Two of the Following: | |
| IEMS 402-0 | Statistical Learning |
| IEMS 450-2 | Mathematical Optimization II |
| IEMS 460-2 | Stochastic Processes II |
| IEMS 435-0 | Stochastic Simulation |
| 7 other courses for credit | |
Other MS Degree Requirements
- Successful performance on examination of a research paper at end of first year.
PhD
Total Units Required: 15
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| First Year Core Courses | |
| IEMS 401-0 | Applied Mathematical Statistics |
| IEMS 450-1 | Mathematical Optimization I |
| IEMS 460-1 | Stochastic Processes I |
| Two Research-Based Courses, IEMS 499 Independent Study | |
| Two of the Following: | |
| IEMS 402-0 | Statistical Learning |
| IEMS 450-2 | Mathematical Optimization II |
| IEMS 460-2 | Stochastic Processes II |
| IEMS 435-0 | Stochastic Simulation |
| Five Other Courses, taken from the list of advanced courses, application courses, and approved elective courses | |
Other PhD Degree Requirements
- Examinations: candidacy examination on a research paper at end of first year.
- Prospectus: Initial part of dissertation research, to be completed by the end of the third year in the program.
- PhD Dissertation: based on independent research.
- Final Evaluations: oral defense of dissertation.
- Other: at least one experience as an instructor or teaching assistant; satisfy TGS English proficiency requirement.