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Industrial Engineering

Other/Related Variations

· Industrial Engineering & Management

· Industrial Technology

Duration/Degree Type

· Associate’s Degree (2 years - rare)

· Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

· Master’s Degree (Varies)

· Doctorate Degree (Varies)

Overview

Do you like being productive and efficient? Then industrial engineering might suit you well. Industrial Engineers typically spend time planning and designing ways to be more efficient for factories, assembly lines, and manufacturing systems. Students will learn how to help eliminate of time, money, energy, materials, etc.

Coursework may cover the following areas: Calculus, Differential Equations, Chemistry, Production Systems, Physics, Ergonomics, Economics, Optimization, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering Design, Design and Analysis Methods for System Improvements, Solidification Processes, Statistical Quality Assurance

Concentrations/Options

· Economic and Financial Systems

· Operations Research

· Quality and Statistics

· Regulated Industries

· Supply Chain Engineering

· System Engineering

Potential Career Paths

· Design Engineer

· Logistics & Supply Chain Management

· Mine Engineer

· Supply Chain Manager