Online Doctorate of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (DEng)
Industrial Engineering
Program Overview
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an Industrial Engineering Major for the Doctorate of Engineering degree with the Engineering Management Concentration, designed for graduates of accredited master’s programs in engineering or a similar discipline with industrial experience in an appropriate engineering or applied science position. The program is mainly for working professionals who can complete the program in three to four years while working full-time. The program could be completed 100% online with synchronous and asynchronous options.
Earn Your Doctorate in Industrial Engineering
The Doctorate of Engineering is designed for graduates of accredited master’s programs in engineering or similar disciplines with industrial experience in an appropriate engineering or applied science position. The program is mainly for working professionals who can complete it in three to four years while working full-time and are interested in the practice and application of industrial engineering. Online learners can attend online classes in real time or watch the recordings. A significant project, or capstone, consisting of a body of applied and practical methods/products with the primary goal of solving complex industrial problems, is required.
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Featured Courses
Students pursuing a DEng in Industrial Engineering will have the opportunity to take courses in diverse areas. Here are examples of just a few of the required courses:
Classical optimization is applied to constrained and unconstrained, non-linear, multi-variable functions, search techniques, decision-making under uncertainty, game theory, and dynamic programming.
Modeling and simulating business and industry systems to enhance management, strategic, and operational decision-making. Hands-on experiences with simulation software packages (e.g., Arena) will be provided, along with case studies in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, healthcare, etc.
Development and management of engineering and technology projects. Project proposal preparation, resource and cost estimating, and project planning, organizing, and controlling: network diagrams and other techniques. Role of a project manager: team building, conflict resolution, and contract negotiations. Discussion of typical problems and alternative solutions. Case studies and student projects.
Introduces the concepts, methods, and techniques of supply chain management and logistics support from a systems engineering perspective. The discussion of different topics in the course will focus on the various stages in a system’s life cycle.
