Overview
The College of Engineering offers a dual-degree program that culminates with students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Science in Software Engineering concurrently. This program is available only to qualified students enrolled in the undergraduate program in Industrial Engineering at the University of Miami. This program is intended to give qualified Industrial Engineering students the opportunity to acquire both a baccalaureate degree (BSISE) and a Master of Science (MSSE) degree in five years rather than the 4 plus 2 years (approximately) that is traditionally expected. The two degrees are awarded simultaneously when the combined requirements have been met for both degrees.
- Juniors enrolled in ISE who have maintained at least a 3.0 CGPA have the option to apply for admission to the combined B.S. ISE-M.S. SE program.
- Those who are accepted into this accelerated program must maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the final 30 credit hours to meet the requirements of the Graduate School.
- Up to 6 credit hours of engineering electives earned during the fourth year can be counted toward the 30 credit hours required for the M.S. degree. If their schedule allows, students may be able to complete an additional 6 credits of graduate classes during their fourth year.
- Students must be registered for a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester in their fourth year.
- Students can register for a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours in each semester of their fourth year.
- If a student needs to withdraw from the B.S. ISE/M.S. SE program, then all the requirements for the BS degree must be completed for graduation with the B.S. BME degree.
Admission Requirements
The dual B.S. ISE/M.S. SE program is available only to qualified undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Students must have undergraduate student status and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 at the time of application.
Qualified students are strongly advised to apply to the dual degree program as early as possible in their junior year to facilitate academic advising and course selection in the second semester of their junior year. Students opting for an M.S. degree in a discipline different from their B.S. degree may need to take some prerequisite coursework. Before submitting an application, students should discuss the program and possibility of entering with an academic adviser.
Graduation Requirements
Students accepted into the dual degree program must maintain at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA, and meet all other pertinent Graduate School requirements, including a minimum of 3.0 GPA in the credits applied toward the MS degree.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSIE REQUIREMENTS (123 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| BSIE Core Courses | ||
| EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology (NEW COURSE: Global Challenges in Engineering) | 3 |
| EGN 123 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future (NEW COURSE: Digital Solutions for the Future) | 3 |
| ISE 201 | Work Design Systems | 3 |
| ISE 224 | Python for Engineers | 3 |
| ISE 312 | Foundations of Data Analysis | 3 |
| ISE 351 | Safety and Ethics in Engineering | 3 |
| ISE 363 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| ISE 380 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ISE 406 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| ISE 441 | Operations Research and Optimization Methods | 3 |
| ISE 442 | Stochastic Modeling and Decision Making | 3 |
| ISE 465 | Inventory and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ISE 494 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| ISE 512 | Quality Management Systems | 3 |
| ISE 516 | Introduction to Applied Data Analytics | 3 |
| ISE 524 | Systems Intelligence with Software Applications | 3 |
| ISE 547 | Simulation Modeling and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| ISE 557 | Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering | 3 |
| ISE 568 | Facilities Planning and Logistics | 3 |
| ISE Undergraduate Electives | 3 | |
| Students must take at least 1 course in each group. One should be taken at the graduate level. | ||
Group 1 | ||
| Engineering Management | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship | ||
| Management of Technological Innovation | ||
Group 2 | ||
| Robotics | ||
| Design of Manufacturing Systems | ||
| Quality Management in Service Organizations | ||
| Games and Decision Making | ||
| Engineering and Technical Electives | 3 | |
| Math and Basic Science Courses | ||
| ISE 310 | Introduction to Engineering Probability | 3 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 210 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| or CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| or CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 224 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | 1 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Calculus I for Engineers (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Other credit hours | 3 | |
| MSSE REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| Technical electives taken as graduate courses | 6 | |
| ECE 610 | Software Requirements and Interaction Design | 3 |
| ECE 618 | Software Engineering and Operations | 3 |
| Core electives (select at least 4) | 12 | |
| Software Architecture and Design | ||
| VLSI Systems | ||
| Principles of Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Object-Oriented and Distributed Database Management Systems | ||
| Information Assurance | ||
| Internet and Intranet Security | ||
| Other electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 153 | |
Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| EGN 123 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ECO 211 or 212 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 224 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ISE 201 | Work Design Systems | 3 |
| MTH 210 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | 1 |
| HA Cognate (HA Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| PS Cognate (PS Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ISE 224 | Python for Engineers | 3 |
| CAE 210, ECE 205, or MAE 303 | Mechanics of Solids I or Principles of Electrical Engineering--I or Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHM 151 or 121 | Chemistry for Engineers or Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 153 or 113 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers or Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| HA Cognate (HA Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ISE 310 | Introduction to Engineering Probability | 3 |
| ISE 351 | Safety and Ethics in Engineering | 3 |
| ISE 380 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ISE 441 | Operations Research and Optimization Methods | 3 |
| HA Cognate (Advanced HA Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| PS Cognate (Advanced PS Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ISE 312 | Foundations of Data Analysis | 3 |
| ISE 363 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| ISE 406 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| ISE 442 | Stochastic Modeling and Decision Making | 3 |
| ISE Elective Group 1 or 2 2 | 3 | |
| PS Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ISE 465 | Inventory and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ISE 512 | Quality Management Systems | 3 |
| ISE 547 | Simulation Modeling and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| ISE 557 | Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering | 3 |
| Engineering/technical elective taken as graduate course 3 | 3 | |
| Graduate Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ISE 494 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| ISE 516 | Introduction to Applied Data Analytics | 3 |
| ISE 524 | Systems Intelligence with Software Applications | 3 |
| ISE 568 | Facilities Planning and Logistics | 3 |
| ISE Elective Group 1 or 2 taken as a graduate course 3 | 3 | |
| Graduate Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECE 610 | Software Requirements and Interaction Design | 3 |
| MSSE electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECE 618 | Software Engineering and Operations | 3 |
| MSSE electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 153 | |
- 1
To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA) (or applicable cognates). Students take a minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) in HA cognate and 3 courses in PS Cognate (9 credit hours).
- 2
ISE Electives - Choose one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. Group 1 - ISE 570, ISE 571, ISE 572. Group 2 - ISE 513, ISE 505 ISE 507, ISE 548
- 3
Graduate courses are selected from courses at the 600 or 700 level. Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator in Software Engineering for additional guidance.
Admission Requirements
- Juniors from any of the four ISE Concentrations who have maintained at least a 3.0 CGPA have the option to apply for admission to the combined BS ISE -MS SE program.
- Those who are accepted into this accelerated program must maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the final 30 credit hours to meet the requirements of the Graduate School.
