Program Description

The Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) at the University of Arizona was established in 1961 as the nation's first department of systems engineering.  Since then, the SIE Department has achieved international prestige for its contributions to the inter-disciplinary design of large-scale complex systems involving people, technology, and information.  With the introduction of a modern industrial engineering curriculum in 1972 and a reliability and quality engineering degree in 1987, the department offers a truly diverse and successful graduate program.  Career opportunities for graduates of the Systems and Industrial Engineering programs are outstanding.  Over the years, graduates from these programs have found employment in the nation's leading corporations, research institutes, and universities.

Admission Requirements

1. Grade Point Average and academic background:
   • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on the last 60 units of undergraduate coursework
   • An undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
   • Other factors that will be considered are a match between faculty and student research interests and any prior research experience
2. GRE test scores are not required for MS students, unless a student is requesting funding from the department or the College of Engineering
   • GRE Institution Code for the University of Arizona – 4832
   • Recommended minimum GRE scores: 153 verbal, 155 quantitative, and 4.0 analytical

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	7

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $59,275.