Master of Science
Ranked No. 3 in the Nation
Applications for Fall 2026 admissions to the IEOR MS and PhD programs are now open!
Fall 2026 Deadline To Apply: Monday, December 15, 2025, 8:59 p.m. PST
Program Overview
Join the Next Generation of Technology Leaders
Our Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (MS IEOR) program is a full-time, one-year master's degree program that will prepare you with the latest theory, computational tools, and methods for data-driven decision-making in a wide range of domains, such as artificial intelligence, high-tech, healthcare, energy, finance, consulting, data science, management, robotics, logistics, and human factors.
Please note, the IEOR MS is a terminal degree, meaning that students in the MS program are not expected to continue further into the IEOR PhD program. MS students who wish to pursue the Berkeley IEOR PhD must submit a full application and meet all admission requirements.
Meet our MS Ambassador:
The UC Berkeley IEOR MS Ambassador is a current Master of Science IEOR student who is passionate about sharing their experiences and insights with prospective students. Prospective students are welcome to reach out to Samantha with questions about our MS program.
Email: salee2 [at] berkeley [dot] edu
Hi! I am Samantha. I was born and raised in the Bay Area. I completed my undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley in Analytics (formerly Operations Research and Management Science). The professors, staff, classmates, and the overall Berkeley IEOR community are the reason I chose to continue my education here, and I am truly grateful and excited for this opportunity! Outside of class, I enjoy working out, trying different foods, and going to cafes.
Master of Science Info Session
Student Profiles
Expand Technical Expertise
The Master of Science program will prepare students with the latest theory, computational tools, and research methods through advanced courses in optimization, modeling, simulation, decision analytics, and service operations.
Explore Industry Applications
Through the Master of Science coursework, students innovate in a wide range of domains including artificial intelligence, healthcare, energy, finance, consulting, robotics, logistics, human factors, and management.
Unlock Rewarding Careers
Master of Science graduates have broader skill sets and deeper theoretical understanding than undergraduates, leading to interesting careers that entail more responsibility and offer notably higher compensation on average.
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