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Industrial Engineering (MS)
Industrial Engineering combines engineering, math, and science to improve how systems and processes work across many industries. Whether it’s manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, or supply chain management, industrial engineers focus on making things more efficient, safe, and cost-effective.
You’ll design better workflows, reduce delays, improve quality, and create safer, more comfortable work environments in a versatile field that helps businesses operate smarter around the world.
Experiential Learning
- Comprehensive Curriculum – Strong foundation in engineering principles, optimization, cost analysis, and occupational safety Flexible degree paths: choose from a thesis, research, or all-course option
- Hands-On Learning – Applied projects in key courses to develop problem-solving and professional communication skills
- Industry Connections & Networking – Membership opportunities in professional organizations, including the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), and access to networking events, scholarships, and industry partnerships
Career Opportunities
Potential careers for industrial engineers include:
- Quality control manager
- Production manager (manufacturing)
- Plant engineer (manufacturing)
- Health and safety engineer
- Sales engineer (manufacturing)
- Corporate real estate manager
- Senior process engineer (manufacturing)
- Systems engineer
- Transportation and logistics manager
- Supply chain engineering and management (manufacturing, wholesalers and retailers)