Industrial and Systems Engineering Certificate (Graduate)

Enhance your ability to make strategic decisions that increase productivity and efficiency across a broad range of today’s complex industry environments with the Graduate Certificate in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Temple University’s College of Engineering. This online nine-credit graduate certificate program is designed for working professionals who want to advance their technical and managerial skills to keep pace with the evolving field of industrial and systems engineering (ISE). Study how to design, develop and implement solutions to technical problems and how to use technology and the management and integration of staff to improve business production and service operations.

Students in the program will learn to

collect, analyze and interpret data;
develop mathematical solutions for unstructured problems;
make informed engineering decisions; and
present information as a professional in the ISE field.

The Industrial and Systems Engineering Certificate program prepares students for success by providing a toolbox of complementary analytical tools that include computer modeling, mathematical simulation, operations research, and quality and production management. This certificate is also a great entry point for students considering a master’s degree.

Classes & Curriculum

Coursework for the Industrial and Systems Engineering Certificate (Graduate) is a combination of theory and practice including examples and case studies taken directly from current industries. Team projects and oral presentations prepare students with the vital communication and collaboration skills they need for this interdisciplinary field of engineering.

The following courses are taken in seven-week semesters and each earn one-and-a-half credits, which allow working professionals flexibility in their personal and professional lives.

Advanced Optimization Models in Engineering
Data Analytics for Engineers
Engineering Decision Analysis
Introduction to Linear Optimization
Multi-Attribute Engineering Decision Analysis
Probability & Statistics for Industrial & Systems Engineering

Course information will be added when the Temple University Bulletin for the Industrial and Systems Engineering Certificate program is available. For questions regarding the program’s curriculum, please contact

Julie Drzymalski, professor of instruction in the Department of Engineering, Technology and Management.
Phone: 215-204-2970
Email: julie.drzymalski@temple.edu

Careers

Graduates of this certificate program are ready to become leaders across all sectors of business and industry by improving production and efficiency and optimizing competitiveness and profitability. Industrial and systems engineers are in high demand and the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts increasing demand for ISE engineers due to the rapid advance of technology in manufacturing, production and service operations.

The optimization skills and mathematical approach to technical problems honed by the Industrial and Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate are vital to manufacturing, production and service industries and are increasingly being used in nontraditional industries such as agriculture and land management, hospitals, public policy and more.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Graduate Certificate offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,332.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,744.00 per credit

View the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Student Diversity

The College of Engineering reflects the diversity that has always been a hallmark of life at Temple. With students from diverse cultural backgrounds and regions across the world, Temple’s classrooms are enriched with countless perspectives, giving students a global point of view across disciplines and fields, and strengthening bonds that encourage success among students.

As a community, Temple’s shared responsibility is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Temple community, providing a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in which to learn, work and grow.

Learn more about the College of Engineering’s commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable climate for its community.

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