Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

University of Central Florida

Industrial engineering graduate applicants are encouraged to request a free pre-screening of their qualifications prior to submitting an application. While its not required, the pre-screening helps prospective students learn more about the program and discusses if any prerequisites will be needed. The GRE is not required for admission to this program. Résumé or Curriculum Vita Goal statement The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicants master study should be discussed. If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor. The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words. Two letters of recommendation The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicants capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Masters thesis students must discuss the applicants ability to perform graduate-level research. Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide one official transcript and official certification of degree, with date awarded.