西新英格兰学院

General Information

The Industrial Engineering curriculum prepares engineers to design, improve, install, and operate integrated systems of people, materials, and equipment needed by industry, commerce, and society. Industrial engineers prevent anticipated problems as well as solve current problems by applying the principles of engineering science, operations research, computer science, work analysis, product and process design and planning, human factors, quality assurance, and management. The curriculum is designed to provide strength in mathematics, basic science, and engineering science plus a carefully coordinated set of courses that are particularly relevant to the professional industrial engineer.

While providing Industrial Engineering students with a theoretical base, the IE program also emphasizes practical application of engineering principles to real problems and products. The program provides intensive laboratory and hands-on project work sponsored by local companies each year. Students obtain significant hands-on project experience before they graduate.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion, students are prepared to pursue a wide variety of professional opportunities in industrial, commercial, and public service enterprises. The curriculum provides an excellent background for advanced study in industrial engineering, operations research, computer science, engineering management, business administration, law, and other fields.

Educational Objectives

The Educational Objectives of the Industrial Engineering program describe the expected achievements of graduates several years after graduation. Graduates of the BSIE program will achieve the following:

Successful application of contemporary tools, knowledge, experience, and critical thinking to effectively solve engineering problems;

Implementation of effective solutions which successfully integrate people, materials, information, equipment, capital, and energy;

Effective collaboration and communication in individual and team settings;

Contribute as well-informed, ethical, and dependable members of society; and

Continually increase their knowledge and experience throughout their career.

Student Outcomes

Accordingly, the program has documented student outcomes that support the program educational objectives. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.

1. An ability to identify, formulates, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. An ability to apply the engineering design process to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health and safety, and global, cultural, social, environmental, economic, and other factors as appropriate to the discipline.

3. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation analyzes and interprets data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

Note: International students who have been admitted for Fall 2020 and are unable to travel to the US may defer their admission to Spring 2021.