Industrial and Operations Engineering Master’s
Optimizing a better future for all
The Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) master’s degree will give you the skills to challenge traditional engineering boundaries using cutting-edge design and optimization practices and tools. Our multidisciplinary approach goes beyond manufacturing, focusing on a human-centered approach. Whether you’re collaborating with medical teams, optimizing business operations, developing exoskeletons, or creating complex algorithms, our program equips you to think systematically, solve complex problems, and contribute impactful solutions.
$108k
Average salary of U-M IOE master’s graduates (2022-2023)
#2
Ranked Industrial Engineering Graduate Program by the U.S. News & World Report (2025)
With the help of our academic and master’s peer advisors, you can build an IOE degree program to meet your needs.
Engineering a better future—no matter your title
Our graduates come from diverse backgrounds in engineering, science, economics, mathematics, and statistics, they leverage their expertise to drive impact in leading companies and institutions around the world.
Make it your own
Our residential IOE master’s program lets you customize your degree by taking courses from U-M’s other top-ranked departments, schools, and colleges—empowering you to shape your education around your career ambitions.
“I spent eight years at McKinsey and Co. serving clients on the topics of AI, data science and growth marketing. I’ve recently decided to make a career shift to work at Google Cloud Consulting where I hope to continue helping clients solve problems, overcome challenges and tackle problems in AI implementation. I’m grateful to McKinsey for my experiences gained there and excited to see what I can do at Google.”
– Eva Dong, IOE master’s alumna