Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineers are often seen as facilitators of change. Industrial engineering is primarily concerned with the design and continuous improvement of systems by effectively integrating people, processes and technology.

Industrial engineers play key roles in virtually every business and industry today. By focusing on critical processes and systems, industrial engineers are making these businesses more efficient, effective and productive.

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Industrial engineering course work establishes a solid engineering foundation, upon which specialized technical and management knowledge and skill sets are built. Educational experiences include a variety of business/industry projects, which enable our graduates to make significant contributions in diverse enterprises such as manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, insurance, banking, consulting and health care.

You may want to consider IE if you…

Possess abilities in logic, judgment, math, organization and leadership
Enjoy seeking ways to improve and streamline processes and systems
Prefer activities involving technical and business aspects
Enjoy interacting with diverse groups of people
Have strong written and oral communication skills

Accreditation

The Industrial Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering.

Industrial Engineering Program Details

Read more about MSOE's Industrial Engineering undergraduate degree.

Graduate Outcomes

100%

We're proud that 100% of our 2023-24 graduates from the industrial engineering program are fully employed, enrolled in graduate school or enlisted in a branch of the military after graduation.

2024 Career Connections Center Annual Report