Online Doctorate of Industrial Engineering: Engineering Management
Tickle College of 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 programs in engineering or 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 both synchronous and asynchronous options.
Credit Hours
48 with a master’s degree
72 without a master’s degree
Cost Per Credit Hour*
In-State $815
Out-of-State $890
Modality
Asynchronous & Synchronous
Admission Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
*Cost per credit hour is an estimate based on maintenance and university fees. Some programs may have additional course fees. Please contact your department for additional information on any related fees, and visit Tuition and Fees in Detail at One Stop.
Earn Your Doctorate in Industrial Engineering
The Doctorate of Engineering is designed for graduates of accredited master 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 the program in three to four years while working full-time and are interested in the practice and application of industrial engineering. Online learners are able to 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 main goal of solving complex industrial problems is required.
Program Concentration
Engineering Management
The engineering management concentration has an additional admission requirement of two years of relevant experience as a practicing engineer or scientist.
Featured Courses
Students pursuing a DE in Industrial Engineering will have the opportunity to take courses in diverse areas. Here are an examples of just a few of the required courses:
IE 522: Optimization Methods in Industrial Engineering
Classical optimization applied to constrained and unconstrained, non-linear, multi-variable functions; search techniques; decision making under uncertainty; game theory; and dynamic programming.
IE 526: Advanced Applications of Systems Modeling and Simulation
Modeling and simulating business and industry systems to enhance management, strategic, and operational decision-making. Hands-on experiences of simulation software package (e.g., Arena) will be provided with case studies in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, healthcare, etc.
IE 536: Project Management
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.
IE 605: Supply Chain and Logistics Systems Engineering
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 different stages in a system life cycle.
