Master’s Programs

Advance your expertise. Expand your impact.

At the UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science, graduate study in industrial and manufacturing engineering is designed for professionals and innovators ready to lead complex systems, drive efficiency, and shape the future of industry.

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Connected Systems Engineering MS
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Engineering MS
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Engineering MS: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Engineering MS: Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Engineering MS: Manufacturing Engineering
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Admissions

Learn more here: https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/

Courses

Click on your program of choice above to see the specific course catalog.

Funding Support

Many students earn Teaching Assistantships (TAs), Research Assistantships (RAs) or Fellowships during their graduate study which helps to fund their education while also building leadership skills. 

Assistantship decisions are made by the academic departments only after an applicant has been accepted to the program.

Industrial & Manufacturing Research Areas

Our industrial & manufacturing engineering faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research in areas such as:

  • Automation of manufacturing systems
  • Data analytics
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Material handling and distribution
  • Optimization
  • Six Sigma
  • Systems design modeling
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Research Labs

The Advanced Manufacturing & Design Lab, led by Ilya Avdeev, conducts research leading to better design of complex multi-physics systems ranging from CT scanners to EV batteries.

The Connected Systems Institute (CSI), led by Joe Hamann, accelerates innovation by bringing together industry and academic researcher to facilitate digital transformation for small and medium-sized manufacturers, ultimately developing an educational curriculum to better prepare the workforce of the future.

The Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC), led by Ryo Amano, is a Department of Energy program dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers and wastewater treatment plants minimize their energy costs through efficient use of resources

As an R1 research institution, research is integral to our work at UWM and to the experience of students pursuing graduate degrees. Our college has a wide range of faculty-led labs that perform cutting edge research. Full list of our college’s research labs, centers, and institutes

Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis

The annual Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis is a signature event for our college. Students gain valuable communication experience sharing their research and out-of-classroom experiences with faculty and industry judges, who provide feedback.

Student Organizations

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)

IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial and systems engineering.

For full descriptions and contact information of all engineering and Industrial Engineering related student organizations and clubs, click here.

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Contact
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Street Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Mailing Address
College of Engineering & Applied Science
P.O. Box 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784