Enterprise & Logistics Engineering

STEP 1 – Online Application

• Create an account on the Graduate Admissions website and login to complete the FIU Master’s Program Online Application.
• Click “Create User Account.” Please note your password for future use. Use your account to enter the system to complete the application which will take approximately 15 minutes.
• You may complete the online application without entering your TOEFL scores, statement of purpose, and recommendation letters. These documents may be submitted later via mail.
• Email dep@fiu.edu to confirm that your application has been submitted.

STEP 2 – Application Requirements

• A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field such as business administration from an accredited university with a minimum of “B” average in the upper-level (the last 60 credit hours). The applicant whose GPA does not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be considered for conditional admission.
• Official transcript of each previously attended university (undergraduate and graduate) in an envelope sealed by the degree granting institution.

    International Students:

• If an official transcript is not in English, the applicant must obtain two sets of transcripts: one to be submitted to FIU in the original language and the other to be translated by an official translation agency (or certified translator).
• Official proof of degree: a notarized copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is granted from a foreign institution not posted on the official transcripts.

• International applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

  • 80 on the iBT TOEFL (equivalent to 550 on the paper-based version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language);

  • 6.5 overall on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); • 53 Pearson Test of English – Academic;

  • Cambridge English – Advanced;

  • 110 Duolingo English Test – Combined

  • English Language Institute certification of satisfactory completion of all content areas with at least level six (6) proficiency;

  • Applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English.

An applicant who does not meet the minimum GPA requirements must submit one of the following:

• (optional) Statement of purpose: A well-written statement describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing the MSLE degree at Florida International University. (May be submitted via email.)
• (optional) Resume: A current resume is required, which may include education, professional training, internship, and employment history (full time and part time employment). (May be submitted via email.)
• (optional) Three letters of recommendation from employers, faculty, or professional associates. (May be submitted via email.)

Submit all materials:

• All Materials should be sent to:
  • ATTN: Ryan Alfaro
    MS in Logistics Engineering
    FIU College of Engineering & Computing
    10555 West Flagler Street, EC 2450B,
    Miami, FL, 33174, USA
  • Universities can also email transcripts directly to Ryan Alfaro at ralfaro@fiu.edu.

View a class profile of the MSLE students here

The Master of Science in Logistics Engineering is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) STEM-designated program. After program completion, international students have the opportunity of Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows students to work within the U.S. for a specified period of time – currently up to 36 months (24 month extension) for DHS STEM designated programs. Please refer to the Office of International Student & Scholar Services for further information.

The MSLE program requires 30 credit hours – 10 courses in subjects that focus on logistics operations, systems engineering, and logistics technology.

• ESI 5010C Forecasting and Demand Management: Forecasting overview. Times series methods. Regression methods. Advanced forecasting models. Demand planning. Pricing and revenue optimization with capacity constraints
• EIN 5346 Logistics Engineering: Concepts and tools for effective design and management of supply chain systems. Includes logistics strategies, inventory management, customer service, supply chain integration and logistics network design.
• EIN 5436 Regulatory Compliance in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Cargo security compliance; declaration and fiscal compliance; customs warehouse management; transportation regulatory services; industry program support; government solutions and technology solutions.
• EIN 6336 Advanced Production Planning and Control: Analytical and algorithmic planning methodologies, planning and scheduling technologies, sequencing rules, control strategies, and line balancing methods.
• ESI 6316 Applications of OR in Manufacturing: Overview of OR techniques. Manufacturing system and product selection. Shop loading, resource allocation, production scheduling, job sequencing, and plant layout problems. System performance evaluation.
• EIN 5226C Total Quality Management for Engineers: Study and application of quality management concepts and statistical quality techniques within the framework of continuous improvement methodologies. Prerequisite: EIN 3235 Evaluation of engineering data or equivalent statistics course or permission of instructor
• ESI 5602 Engineering Data Representation and Modeling: The course will cover the life cycle of designing, developing, and implementing engineering database systems by applying the IDEFx methodology.
• EGS 5622 Enterprise Systems Integration: Enterprise architectures; workflow modeling and design; systems integration methodology; vertical and horizontal integration; master data analysis and integration; and hands-on experience.
• ESI 6324 Advances in Logistics Technology: Emerging logistics technology in financial transactions, communications, and material handling, scanning, tracking, monitoring, production, transportation, warehousing and distribution.
• ESI 6455 Adv. Project Management: This course covers entire phases of project management including selection, planning, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and control. It focuses on the management of engineering projects through case studies and independent research assignment

Tuition

The total cost of the Master of Science in Logistics Engineering program is $21,000 for Florida residents and $30,000 for non-Florida residents. Tuition will be calculated each semester based on the number of courses enrolled. Students must pay for courses at the beginning of each semester, and may select to complete their payments in one lump sum or via a payment plan.

Schedule

The MSLE program is taught during, 8-week semesters in a lock-step schedule. Courses will be held in an in-person or hybrid format. Students will complete the program in one year (12 months) by following a full-time schedule.

Full-Time:

Spring A (8 weeks):
EIN 5226C Total Quality Management for Engineers
ESI 5602 Engineering Data Representation Models and Modeling

Spring B (8 weeks)
EIN 5436 Regulatory Compliance in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
EGS 5622 Enterprise Systems Integration

Summer (12 weeks)
ESI 6324 Advances in Logistics Technology
ESI 6455 Advanced Project Management

Fall A (8 weeks)
EIN 5346 Logistics Engineering
ESI 5010C Forecasting and Demand Management

Fall B (8 weeks)
ESI 6316 Applications of OR in Manufacturing
EIN 6336 Advanced Production Planning & Control

Part-Time Schedule*:
Year 1: 

Spring A (8 weeks)
EIN 5226C Total Quality Management for Engineers

Spring B (8 weeks)
EGS 5622 Enterprise Systems Integration

Summer (12 weeks)
ESI 6324 Advances in Logistics Technology

Fall A (8 weeks)
EIN 5346 Logistics Engineering

Fall B (8 weeks)
ESI 6316 Applications of OR in Manufacturing

Year 2: 

Spring A (8 weeks)
ESI 5602 Engineering Data Representation Models and Modeling

Spring B (8 weeks)
EIN 5436 Regulatory Compliance in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Summer (12 weeks)
ESI 6455 Advanced Project Management

Fall A (8 weeks)
ESI 5010C Forecasting and Demand Management

Fall B (8 weeks)
EIN 6336 Advanced Production Planning & Control

Academic Works

FIU offers Academic Works, a website that matches students with relevant scholarship opportunities.  Find the one that’s right for you!  Academic Works is an online scholarship application tool where FIU students can browse and apply for more than 100 scholarships, made possible by the generosity of FIU alumni and friends.  Students can apply after they are matriculated into one of our programs.  For more information visit https://give.fiu.edu/business-governance/scholarships/.

Federal Financial Aid

For information on Federal Financial Aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), please visit our financial aid page. To contact the Financial Aid Office for more information visit http://finaid.fiu.edu or call (305) 348-7272.

International students applying for an initial I-20 and F1 visa will need to submit the following documents:

1. Declaration and Certification of Finances Formthat also reflects a minimum amount of $39,907 USD
2. Bank Letter: If on your application, you have indicated On-Campus Housing, the DCF and Bank Letter would need to show sufficient funds of a minimum of $39,907 USD. If you indicated Off-Campus housing, the DCF and Bank Letter would need to show sufficient funds of a minimum of $46,247.
3. Sponsor Letter (only needed if someone other than yourself will be sponsoring your tuition).
4. Copy of your passport.

The Declaration of Finance (DCF) form can be accessed here.

F1 Transfers:

1. F-1 Student Transfer Form
2. Bank Letter: If on your application, you have indicated On-Campus Housing, the DCF and Bank Letter would need to show sufficient funds of a minimum of $39,907 USD. If you indicated Off-Campus housing, the DCF and Bank Letter would need to show sufficient funds of a minimum of $46,247.
3. Sponsor Letter (only needed if someone other than yourself will be sponsoring your tuition).
4. Copy of your passport.

Access the F-1 Student Transfer Form here.

Below are the documents for the bank accounts which are accepted:

• Personal funds – A recent bank statement or bank letter from either a checking or savings account
• Funds from family or sponsor – A recent bank statement or bank letter from either a checking or savings account along with an affidavit of support containing both student’s and sponsor’s name, relationship, and amount of funds available for the purpose of the applicant’s studies. Funds should be shown at current USD exchange rate.
• FIU Scholarship or Departmental Funding – Please indicate the type of funding or scholarship name and the Departmental Contact in the section above, so we may verify.
• Government or other sponsoring agency – a signed copy of the scholarship or award letter stating the amount, name of recipient and duration of award.

Examples of financial documents that will not be accepted include:

• Annual salary statement, pay stubs, credit card statements
• Real estate
• Investments, stocks, retirement plans, insurance policies, or other accounts which money cannot be withdrawn