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Industrial Engineering, B.S.

Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Industrial engineering equips you with the skills to improve complex systems involving people, information, materials and energy.

Gain a strong foundation for a successful engineering career pursuing innovation within manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and other industries. As a student, you'll gain engineering fundamentals through real-world projects and rigorous coursework that drive system optimization and innovation.

Program Highlights

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    Flexible Curriculum

    Choose from extensive elective options that allow you to create a curriculum that fits your career goals and plans.

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    Transfer Friendly

    Enhances transfer success by optimizing prerequisite sequences and options for fundamental math and science coursework.

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    Make Connections

    Join student professional orgs like the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering and Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

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    Promising Career

    Join a group of the engineering workforce's most sought-after professionals to position yourself for advancement.

What You’ll Study

The industrial engineering undergraduate curriculum combines engineering fundamentals, design and management with computer modeling and real-world problem solving. Expand your engineering mindset towards optimization, ergonomics, manufacturing, planning, economics, operations research, quality, supply chain, systems simulation and more.

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Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

  • Problem Solving

    Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies

    Data Analysis

    Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making

    System Design

    Creating or improving complex systems to meet specific requirements

  • Collaboration

    Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

    Critical Thinking

    Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

    Ethics

    Understanding and practicing professional and ethical responsibility.

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

  • Industrial Engineer
  • Logistics Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Project Manager

Workplace Settings

  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Government Agencies
  • Consulting Firms
  • Hybrid Environments

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

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