IE.BSE - BSE in Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering Major 

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. 

The BSE in Industrial Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

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. 

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management’s primary goal is to effectively teach industrial engineering at the undergraduate level and engineering management at the graduate level. The department is guided by our Advisory Board which consists of alumni, faculty from other Industrial Engineering programs, and working professionals from local, regional, and national companies. We are proud of our students who continue to be successful, sought-after individuals who constantly serve as ambassadors for our program. Industrial Engineering (IE) at Western New England University will be a regional and national leader in communicating engineering knowledge and innovation associated with designing, operating, and improving processes for producing and delivering products and services. Industrial Engineering will educate the utilization of resources, including people, equipment, capital, materials, information, and energy. This will be accomplished by the use of classroom and laboratory instruction supplemented by repeated exposure to actual industrial projects in “learning beyond the classroom” opportunities. 

Program Mission 

As a strategic partner in alliance with the mission of the University, we strive to educate engineers who have the ability to help their organizations make the most effective use of resources, including people, equipment, capital, materials, information, and energy. Our graduates will enable their organization to be productive, flexible, and customer oriented. They will apply engineering skills to design effective systems and to devise procedures with which to operate these systems. And, they will continuously strive to improve both themselves through continuous education, and their organizations through avoidance and elimination of harmful or wasteful practices. Specifically, IE seeks to: 

1. Educate engineers who will be successful in their professional careers; 

2. Educate engineers who understand the metrics of an organization and what it takes to be a successful member of that organization; 

3. Provide selected research and services to industry and government to meet their specific needs; 

4. Contribute to the advancement of the IE profession through faculty leadership; and 

5. Enhance the overall reputation of the College of Engineering and Western New England University. 

Educational Objectives 

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

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

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

3. Effective collaboration and communication in individual and team settings; 

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

5. Continually increase their knowledge and experience throughout their career. 

Student Outcomes 

1. 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.  
    
   Student Outcomes 
    
   1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 
   2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 
   3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
   4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts 
   5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 
   6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 
   7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. 
     

Degree Requirements 

Freshman Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 16 cr.

Freshman Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 16 cr.

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 17 cr.

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 15 cr.

Junior Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 15 cr.

Junior Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 17 cr.

Senior Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 14 cr.

Senior Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 15 cr.

Total Credit Hours: 125

1. General Education courses must be selected in such a way to insure that all requirements have been satisfied. 

2. Mathematics or Basic Science Electives are biological, chemical, or physical sciences courses or mathematics course 300 level or above. 

3. Technical or design electives are engineering, math, or science courses normally numbered 300 or above or courses approved by the department chair. 

4. General Elective. Selected on approval of the academic advisor. 

The 2.000 required minimum grade point average in the major is based upon all IE major courses pursued as a part of the student’s degree program. In addition, a minimum grade of C is required in IE 440.