Program Objectives

The primary educational objective of the Bachelor of Science program in Industrial and Systems Engineering is to produce engineers who are able to design, develop, and implement systems which integrate people, materials, equipment, information and energy. Graduates should have the necessary analytical and experimental skills to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems throughout their careers.

Graduates' proficiency in these necessary skills will allow them to successfully address technical, business, societal, and ethical aspects in their engineered solutions. These skills include:

• the ability to apply appropriate industrial engineering methods and techniques to complex systems
• the ability to apply concepts of engineering science, mathematics, physics and chemistry
• the ability to utilize and apply software relevant to industrial and manufacturing systems engineering
• the ability to design, conduct and analyze statistically valid experiments
• interpersonal and professional communication
• teamwork and leadership

Furthermore, graduates should have a professional attitude demonstrated by:

• the identification and recognition of the need to continue learning by both formal and informal means;
• appreciation of the relevance of industrial engineering fundamentals and practice to non-manufacturing areas;
• integrity, cultural awareness, and ethical behavior