Purpose of Department
The objective of the Master’s Program with Thesis in Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Gelişim University is to cultivate experts who possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of industrial engineering, are capable of conducting scientific research, demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and are able to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
The program aims to enhance students' knowledge and competencies in areas such as operations research, optimization, production and service systems, supply chain management, data analytics, and decision support systems. In this context, the program seeks to strengthen students' abilities to analyze complex systems, develop models using mathematical and statistical methods, adapt technological advancements to engineering problems, and make data-driven decisions.
Target of Department
The objectives of the Master’s Program with Thesis in Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Gelişim University are as follows:
1. Advanced Domain Knowledge: To deepen students' theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Industrial Engineering, thereby enhancing their competence in analyzing and solving complex engineering problems.
2. Scientific Research Competence: To cultivate researchers capable of effectively employing scientific research methods, conducting original research, and transforming their findings into academic work.
3. Analytical and Technological Competence: To equip students with the ability to apply methods such as optimization, mathematical modeling, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and decision-support systems to the solution of engineering problems.
4. Sustainability and Efficiency: To enhance the capacity to develop innovative solutions for production and service systems, with a focus on the efficient use of resources, process improvement, quality, and sustainability.
5. Interdisciplinary Approach: To develop experts capable of collaborating across various engineering and scientific disciplines, and of formulating holistic, systematic approaches to multidimensional problems.
6. Academic and Professional Development: To foster students' skills in critical thinking, independent work, effective communication, and lifelong learning, thereby contributing to their academic and professional careers.
7. Ethics and Social Responsibility: To cultivate individuals who adhere to scientific ethical principles, possess a strong sense of professional responsibility, and are capable of evaluating the economic, environmental, and societal impacts of engineering practices. 8. Scientific and Industrial Contribution: To contribute to the production of scientific knowledge, technological advancement, and the resolution of industrial problems by fostering university-industry collaboration and practice-oriented research.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s Program with Thesis in Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Gelişim University enjoy a wide range of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors, thanks to the advanced competencies they acquire in analytical thinking, scientific research, modeling, optimization, and problem-solving. Graduates can pursue specialized or management-oriented roles across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, automotive, the defense industry, energy, healthcare, finance, information technology, and consulting.
Departments Allowing Horizontal Transfer
Students in the Master’s Program with Thesis in Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Gelişim University may apply for a lateral transfer to equivalent master’s programs with a thesis at other higher education institutions, in accordance with the provisions of the prevailing Regulation on Graduate Education and Training.
Departments Allowing Vertical Transfer
As the Master’s Program with Thesis in Industrial Engineering is at the postgraduate level, there is no provision for "vertical transfer" (dikey geçiş) into the program. The Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) is designed for graduates of associate degree programs to transition into undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree programs and does not apply to master’s degree programs.
