Our master's degree in Industrial and Management Engineering prepares students for challenging careers in industry and government, as well as for continued education leading to the doctoral program. This program has produced leaders in the fields of manufacturing, finance, health systems, government and education. It is designed to educate engineers who can develop, implement and integrate systems comprised of machines, material, information and technology. Although the majority of applicants hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, this is not a requirement of the program. Experience has shown that students with backgrounds in such areas as mathematics, management, computer science and the physical sciences can complete the program in the same amount of time as those with an engineering background. Students can enter the IME program in any term and complete the degree in one calendar year of full time study. The program's course requirements, including prerequisites and course descriptions, are detailed in the online RPI catalog.

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To learn more about the field of Industrial and Management Engineering, including information on training and employment, see the IME section of this site. If you'd like more information about the degree programs or have a specific question, please contact the department. We would be glad to arrange a visit to the department or to provide further information about our programs and activities.