Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering
Industrial engineering differs from other branches of engineering in essentially two ways. First, it applies to all types of industrial, commercial, and government activities. Second, it is the only branch of engineering that is explicitly concerned with people as well as things. Industrial engineers are prime sources of management talent. They learn to make decisions concerning the best use of people, material, equipment, and energy in achieving an organization's aims. To accomplish best use of resources, the industrial engineer systematically collects, analyzes, and arranges factual information in such a way as to fulfill management's needs. The program's educational objectives are:
- Objective 1: Engineering problem definition and solution using engineering analysis, experimentation, client/customer needs, and creativity based on sound mathematical and scientific principles.
- Objective 2: System, product and process design requiring knowledge of the discipline, multidisciplinary teamwork, effective communication skills and an ability to work with multiple constraints, understanding the importance of time and cost.
- Objective 3: Productive engineering practice, research, leadership or management by using the technical, professional, ethical and societal knowledge and skills required for success in the public, private, or academic sectors.
- Objective 4: Continuing formal and informal education, applying lessons learned to new situations and leading and mentoring others.
