<p>Thank you for the information~
Would you think that perhaps a dual degree of Engineering/Project Management would be suitable for an industrial engineer undergrad?
I really appreciate the information as it is very difficult to get the appropriate information for IE in Australia~</p>
<p>And if I took such courses, would I have a chance at going into Masters programs in the US even without the specific undergrad degree of IE?</p>
<p>You should read the info I mentioned in post #17, particularly the info on “what is systems engineering.” You will find reference to industrial. In the US, some departments are called Industrial and Systems, some just Systems,etc.</p>
<p>To be honest, any engineering undergraduate degree will get you into a ISE master’s program (even a math/physics/computer sciences degree could get you in). You may want to take a few business related courses, such as Managerial Operations Analysis and Economics to improve your chances and to make sure this is an area you’re interested in pursuing…</p>
<p>A dual degree wouldn’t be required. However, it may be all you need to get an ISE type job in Australia (without the need for a MS). It may also help you land ISE “type” internships, while you’re finishing your degree.</p>
<p>It’s a good idea to make sure whatever you choose to pursue as your undergraduate degree, it is a field you can see yourself working in after college, in case you decide (for whatever reason) not to go to graduate school. </p>
<p>Fred, your interests would set you up perfectly for a future in an engineering consulting firm. I agree with the poster recommending engineering followed by MBA. Get your engineering degree in any major that’s interesting to you. You’ll be able to minor in Econ or at least take Econ courses. You engineering credential should help you get a decent paying job. Project management is a certificate you can earn on-the-job (probably paid by your employer). After a few years experience, you can return to school with some real-world focus. </p>