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NMSU Global Campus offers competitively priced tuition and scholarship opportunities.
Advance Your Career in Engineering
The Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (MEIE) program at NMSU Global Campus equips you with practical, in-demand engineering skills to help you advance in your career. In this coursework-only, 100% online graduate program, you’ll learn to apply essential engineering concepts to real-world scenarios in a variety of industries.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to confidently fix and improve diverse engineering systems, including software, equipment, processes, and more. Under the guidance of renowned faculty, you’ll prepare to be an expert, hands-on leader in the workplace.
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NMSU Global Campus graduates in Industrial Engineering can pursue a variety of unique job opportunities for engineering professionals:
- Data Analytics Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Operations Research Analyst
- Project Manager
- Quality and Reliability Engineer
- Supply Chain Engineer
- Systems Engineer
“I come from a Hispanic family. I'm very proud of my heritage and very proud to be a female engineer out there trying to make a difference in the world.”
Jessica G., Class of 2024
In the MEIE program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose coursework from four essential content areas: operations research, applied statistics, design and manufacturing, and engineering management. With a variety of advanced, expertly taught classes in each content area, this dynamic master’s program gives you the opportunity to tailor the degree to your interests.
Delivery Format: 100% online
Program Credits: 30 credits
Program Length: 2 years full-time; up to 5 years part-time
Cost Per Credit Hour: $444.40* base tuition + $39/credit tuition differential***
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250* + $39/credit tuition differential***
College: Engineering
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The Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering degree consists of 30 credits. At least 50% of the coursework must be taken from the Approved IE Department Course List, but you may take up to five electives from engineering disciplines outside the department (or other areas of interest outside the college).
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| I E 522: Queuing Systems | 3 |
| I E 535: Discrete Optimization | 3 |
| I E 545: Characterizing Time-Dependent Engineering Data | 3 |
| I E 575: Advanced Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| I E 523: Advanced Engineering Economy | 3 |
If you’re seeking regular admission to graduate study in Industrial Engineering, you must meet departmental admission requirements in addition to those of the Graduate School, which include:
- An engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited school
- Completion of a course in calculus-based probability and statistics (if your degree does not meet the necessary prerequisite)
- A statement of intent describing your professional goals
- At least a 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework
You may transfer up to 15 credits to the program. If you have any questions about requirements or eligibility, please feel free to reach out to an advisor at globaladmissions@nmsu.edu.
At NMSU Global Campus, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU and NMSU Global Campus students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: globalFA@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
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**For NMSU Global Campus programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Global Campus programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.
***In addition to standard NMSU tuition cost per credit hour, there is an additional tuition differential of $39 per credit hour for engineering courses.