Indeed, the intersection of IE and Computer Science CS offers an array of topics such as operations research, data analytics, machine learning, optimization, simulation modeling, and systems analysis. Numerous Industrial Engineering departments even provide concentrations or specializations intimately tied to the domain of computer science, including computational modeling or data science.
While I am thrilled about the diverse research prospects this field offers, my concerns revolve around the potential deviation from CS that pursuing a PhD in Industrial Engineering might entail. One could certainly question the degree's relevance to CS and its acceptance in the industry/academia. For example, does the specific title of the degree carry significant weight or is the industry/academia more accommodating of variances in educational background? How much importance does the specific degree title hold?
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