{"id":1288,"date":"2026-03-12T08:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/?page_id=1288"},"modified":"2026-04-02T14:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:50:10","slug":"graduate-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/current-students\/graduate-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Last Updated<\/strong>: 03\/30\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-two-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/current-students\/graduate-programs\/faq\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">FAQ<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/degrees\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Degrees<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/current-students\/graduate-programs\/fellowships\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/myise-ise-ncsu-edu\/forms\/#grad-student-forms\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Forms<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/current-phd-students\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Current Ph.D. Students<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/graduate-admissions\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Admissions<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to one of the strongest engineering communities you can join. You are now part of a top 15 program in the United States. Moreover, this ranking reflects the strength of our faculty, students and industry partners. As a result, you gain real value when you choose our department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find answers to <a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/current-students\/graduate-programs\/faq\/\" id=\"1306\">frequently asked questions<\/a>. You will see how our <a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/degrees\/\" id=\"973\">advanced degrees<\/a> prepare you for a successful career in ISE. Then, you can meet our <a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/current-phd-students\/\">current Ph.D. students<\/a> and explore their research. Finally, you will learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/admissions\/\">apply to NC State<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Got Questions? (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-six-background-color wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Got Questions? (FAQ)<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">We know you have many questions, and we are here to help. Moreover, you can find clear answers to many of the most common questions.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/future-students-faq\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Yes, I have some Questions<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-faq-1024x512-08-2025-01.jpg\" alt=\"A student on a laptop goes to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the ISE website to find answers to their questions.\" class=\"wp-image-978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-faq-1024x512-08-2025-01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-faq-1024x512-08-2025-01-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-faq-1024x512-08-2025-01-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degrees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We prepare you for careers in industry, service, consulting and government organizations. As a result, you graduate with skills that employers value across many sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you gain a strong foundation for advanced study at leading engineering, business and management universities. Therefore, you can pursue further academic opportunities with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, we offer graduate degrees that range from the Master of Industrial Engineering to the Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. By choosing one of these programs, you can align your education with your professional and research goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/degrees\/master-industrial-engineering\/\">Master of Industrial Engineering<\/a> (MIE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/degrees\/master-industrial-engineering-business-administration\/\">Master of Industrial Engineering \/ Master of Business Administration<\/a> (MIE-MBA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/degrees\/master-science-industrial-engineering\/\">Master of Science in Industrial Engineering<\/a> (MSIE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/degrees\/phd-industrial-engineering\/\">Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering<\/a> (Ph.D.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Online Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineeringonline.ncsu.edu\/programs-and-courses\/graduate\/master-of-industrial-engineering\/\">Master of Industrial Engineering<\/a> (MIE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineeringonline.ncsu.edu\/programs-and-courses\/graduate\/master-of-integrated-manufacturing-systems-engineering\/\">Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering<\/a> (MIMSE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engineeringonline.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/master-of-operations-research\/\">Master of Operations Research<\/a> (MOR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engineeringonline.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/master-of-engineering-management\/\">Master of Engineering Management<\/a> (MEM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affiliated Programs Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.or.ncsu.edu\/future-students\/degrees\/mor\/\">Master of Operations Research<\/a> (MOR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.or.ncsu.edu\/future-students\/degrees\/msor\/\">Master of Science in Operations Research<\/a> (MSOR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.or.ncsu.edu\/future-students\/degrees\/phd\/\">Ph.D. in Operations Research<\/a> (Ph.D.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/imse.ncsu.edu\/programs\/\">Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering<\/a> (MIMSE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mem.grad.ncsu.edu\/engineering-management-programs\/\">Master of Engineering Management<\/a> (MEM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-four-background-color wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Current Ph.D. Students<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/current-phd-students\/\">Our Ph.D. students<\/a> and research teams are transforming advanced manufacturing, operations and service systems. As a result, you join a community that drives meaningful innovation.<br><br>Moreover, you will see how we push the boundaries of 3D printing, regenerative medicine and health systems engineering. As you explore our research, you will discover work that addresses real world challenges and improves lives.<br><br>In addition, our graduate program prepares students to excel in both industry and academia. Consequently, our graduates become innovators, educators and leaders in their fields. Some even achieve global recognition, including honors such as the Nobel Peace Prize.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/current-phd-students\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">I Want to Meet the Current Ph.D. Students<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-current-phd-msor-students-1024x512-08-2025-01.jpg\" alt=\"A group of current Ph.D. students in graduation regalia throwing their caps into the air.\" class=\"wp-image-896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-current-phd-msor-students-1024x512-08-2025-01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-current-phd-msor-students-1024x512-08-2025-01-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/02\/industrial-engineering-current-phd-msor-students-1024x512-08-2025-01-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fellowships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate the gifts and contributions from our alumni, the college and the university as they support your academic studies and research. As a result, these contributions help create meaningful opportunities for students like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, you can complete the online <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/student-funding\/fellowships-and-grants\/opportunities\/\">Fellowship and Grant Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/current-students\/graduate-programs\/fellowships\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">I Want to See What Fellowships are Available<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/myise-ise-ncsu-edu\/forms\/#grad-student-forms\">Graduate Student Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/myise-ise-ncsu-edu\/forms\/#departmental-forms\">Departmental Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/myise-ise-ncsu-edu\/forms\/#it-forms\">IT Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/myise-ise-ncsu-edu\/forms\/#design-forms\">Design Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So are you ready to become a member of Wolfpack Nation? Great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover what you need to apply to our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/\">graduate programs<\/a><\/strong>, as well as the answer to the question, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/admissions\/#can-i-afford-it\"><strong>Can I afford it?<\/strong><\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated: 03\/30\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date Welcome to one of the strongest engineering communities you can join. 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