Our doctoral degree in industrial and systems engineering will further your ability to use advanced concepts and techniques to improve systems. We'll encourage you to engage in real-world engineering projects. You can apply the knowledge and skills you develop to many fields, such as manufacturing, health care, supply chain management, optimization, logistics and transportation. With our Industry Fellows Program, you'll complete your dissertation while on the job with a global company, helping ensure your employment after graduation.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Program requires GRE: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Additional Application Materials: Writing Sample
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Assistantship Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | February 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | August 15 |
| Summer | N/A | June 1 | February 1 |
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Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Engineering Building 230
Program website
815-753-1282
Application Contact
Purushothaman Damodaran, Ph.D.
pdamodaran@niu.edu
815-753-5660