Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Program

Program Overview

Clemson University is proud to offer a Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Capital Projects Supply Chain designed specifically for working professionals. To achieve the objective of improving and optimizing the supply chain with specific applications in capital projects, a multidisciplinary approach has been developed that integrates coursework and appropriate fundamental tools from Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Management. This structure will provide both a knowledge base for improving processes today and a depth and breadth for addressing the problems of tomorrow. The program represents and explores the various roles and interests in the execution of capital projects, including owners, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors. 

To accommodate the demanding schedules of full-time professionals, all classes are offered online through asynchronous, web-based delivery with no residency requirement. Lectures can be downloaded to a desktop, iPod, or mobile device for convenient viewing. Since these courses are asynchronous and accessible on the web, students can continue their education regardless of their location worldwide.

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Program Prerequisites

Prerequisites for enrollment in this program are: 1) an undergraduate degree from an accredited university, 2) college mathematics consistent with a degree in engineering, business or management, and 3) relevant industrial experience. Students do not need an undergraduate engineering degree to be considered for admission.

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The Curriculum

The curriculum for this program is comprised of 10, 3-hour graduate-level courses, for a total of 30 credit hours. The 5 courses (IE 851, IE 852, IE 853, IE 854, IE 857) make up the core Industrial Engineering fundamentals, while the 5 concentration courses (IE 850, IE 855, MGT 856, IE 858, IE 859) focus on capital projects supply chain. The courses are listed below:

IE 850 Introduction to Capital Projects Supply Chain
Introduction to the phases of capital projects and the design and control of the capital projects supply chain including the challenges associated with each of the primary roles - owners, contractors, suppliers.

IE 851 Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation
Methods for effectively working with data to extract and communicate meaningful information. Excel is the software tool used.

IE 852 Modeling and Decision Making
Techniques for modeling real-world problems and solving them to facilitate better decision making. Excel is the software tool used.

IE 853 Foundations of Quality
Discussions of selected topics from quality control, total quality management, and Six Sigma, especially those relating to supply chain analysis and improvement.

IE 854 Fundamentals of Supply Chain and Logistics
Application of model building and analytical techniques in the design, optimization, and control of the supply chain and other logistics systems.

IE 855 Capital Projects Supply Chain
Application of quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques in the design, control, management, and optimization of the capital projects supply chain. 

MGT 856 Business Fundamentals for Supply Chain Management
Principles and techniques of leadership, human resources management, financial management, marketing and economic analysis, particularly as they relate to the capital projects supply chain

IE 857 Health, Safety and the Environment
A comprehensive look at the basics of environmental impacts and remediation programs and at the issues related to health and safety in construction, including reducing workplace injuries and implementing an effective safety management program.

IE 858 Case Studies in Capital Projects Supply Chain
Integration of topics covered throughout the curriculum using a series of real-world case studies in capital projects.

IE 859 Capstone Design Project
A capstone experience in industry requiring application of curriculum content to a real problem.

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Degree Requirements

The curriculum is comprised of 10 online courses. To receive the Master of Engineering degree, students must successfully complete all 10 courses, including the final capstone course, IE 859.

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Program Cost

All courses cost $750 per credit hour plus an estimated $50 in fees, or approximately $2,300 per course. Textbooks are an additional cost, but faculty have selected books that will be used in more than one course, creating a "library" of references for the future.

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Program Delivery

This program is 100% available through online instruction with 3 courses offered each year: January-April, May-July, and August-December. Anticipated course load for each 3 hour course is approximately 9 hours per week, which includes ~3 hours at lecture, ~3 hours assigned reading and ~3 hours study/assignments.

Lectures and assignments are available via Clemson's online student information platform, Blackboard (WebCT), and are available 24/7. Video lectures may be downloaded to a desktop, iPod, or mobile device for later viewing. Assignments are completed in electronic format and are uploaded to Blackboard for instructor review.

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