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DEGREE Industrial Engineering, BS

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Major in industrial engineering

As an industrial engineering major, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering, people, and business. As with other engineering disciplines, you’ll apply your science and mathematics skills to solving difficult problems. Our course curriculum is set to provide a diverse background to students, providing you with the opportunity to pursue whatever your area of interest might be. Our coursework focuses on four principal areas:

  • Engineering Analytics and Operations Research
  • Healthcare Systems Engineering
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

With an industrial engineering degree, the possibilities are endless!

At a glance

Industrial and systems engineering department

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faculty scholarly productivity index
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undergraduate ranking among public universities
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graduate ranking among public universities

Program and Degree Information

View the Undergraduate Guide for information on requirements, four-year plans and more.

Industrial and systems engineering news

Our faculty are leading the way in education and cutting edge research in areas that span decision sciences and operation, health and human factors, and manufacturing.

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