Leading innovation in optimization, statistics, and stochastic models for decision making
Leaders who shape the future of industrial engineering
Students and researchers benefit from connections to a variety of industries and nonprofits ranging from transportation to healthcare to logistics to data science.
Department faculty have grants from 11 federal agencies and a wide range of industry partners.
across five Northwestern schools
Advancing the growing field of data analytics
Our department carries out internationally-recognized fundamental research in optimization, statistics and statistical learning, and stochastic models and simulation that often serves as enabling technology for other researchers to solve a wide range of problems. We also have a strong reputation in research related to computational social science, energy systems, financial engineering, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and service operations, and security.
Centers at the forefront
Our department centers — including the Center for Optimization and Statistical Learning, the Center for Engineering and Health, and the Center for Deep Learning — cross disciplines and advance technology to help solve problems across fields.
Explore CentersFlexible curriculum, based in theory and practice
Our department offers undergraduate (BS), graduate (PhD), and professional master’s (MS) degree programs. Students can choose from a variety of courses aimed at developing skills in analytics and understanding industrial engineering’s role in solving modern business challenges. In addition, students at all levels enjoy the opportunities created by our connections to Chicagoland industry and nonprofits in a wide variety of areas from transportation to healthcare to logistics to data science. Our graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in industry, government, and academia.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Combined BS/MS Degree Program
Please note: The IEMS department does not offer a master's program. However, McCormick's Combined BS/MS Program allows undergraduates to simultaneously pursue a bachelor's degree (BS) in industrial engineering and a master's degree (MS) from another engineering department.
“As Director of the Center for Deep Learning, I lead large projects developing models and software for deep learning that engage many PhD students and post-docs.”
Meet Diego
“Our Center for Optimization and Statistical Learning integrates and nurtures two core research areas of the department: optimization and statistical learning. We are training a new generation of engineers in the era of data-driven decision making.”
Meet Jorge
“I oversee and shape our undergraduate program to provide a high-caliber educational experience, while promoting student community and supporting overall student wellness.”
Meet Jill
“As Director of Graduate Studies, I manage our PhD education and maintain its high quality with the goal of training independent and innovative thinkers who are ready to push the boundaries of the knowledge in the field of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences.”
Meet Seyed
“The Center for Engineering & Health develops systems solutions to healthcare operations and policy problems. In the process, we develop data science and decision methods through engagement of undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows.”
Meet Sanjay
In the Media
Ibraheem Alinur (’20), a senior majoring in industrial engineering is the founder and CEO of City Health Tech. He is one of four Northwestern students and alumni to receive the honor this year.
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