Industrial engineering is concerned with the design, analysis, control, and enhancement of complex processes and systems used in a wide range of applications. The discipline is central manufacturing operations, but also a vital function in other fields.
Industrial engineers combine physical and social sciences with engineering principals to design, implement, manage, and enhance complicated organizational processes and systems that comprise people, materials, information, equipment, energy, and other components. They may work in manufacturing, distribution, transportation, service, and more, with responsibilities ranging from designing unit operations to controlling complete production and service systems.
An industrial engineering degree is one of the most flexible offered by the College of Engineering. This flexibility allows students to tailor their program of study to meet individual career goals. Graduates are well-positioned to make a major impact across many types of industrial, governmental, and service organizations.