Program Overview

Industrial and Systems Engineering Program

The Industrial and Systems Engineering program at San José State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of industrial and systems engineering.

Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Industrial and Systems Engineering program are to enable graduates to:

• Function effectively as an industrial and systems engineering professional, designing or improving and implementing business processes.
• Identify and use methodologies to formulate and develop solutions for problems encountered in their organizations.
• Use computational skills to analyze and interpret data to solve systems problems.
• Provide leadership in a diverse workspace and globally complex environment.

Student Outcomes

The program is designed to produce graduates who can:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Performance Criteria

Each student outcome has specific performance criteria used to assess student learning, including:

• Solving statistical decision-making engineering problems
• Designing and planning processes and facilities
• Developing technical writing skills
• Demonstrating knowledge of professional code of ethics
• Analyzing and solving operational problems using software
• Researching and presenting contemporary topics

Program Details

• General Information: The program is housed in the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering.
• Learning Outcomes: The program has seven learning outcomes that are assessed through various courses and activities.
• Program Requirements: The program requires students to complete a set of core courses, electives, and a senior design project.
• Electives: Students can choose from a variety of electives to specialize in areas such as production and quality, supply chain and logistics, healthcare and service systems, and human factors engineering.
• 4-Year Plan: The program has a 4-year plan that outlines the courses and activities that students should complete each year.
• Course Offering Pattern: The program has a course offering pattern that ensures that students have access to the courses they need to complete their degree.
• Senior Design Projects: Students are required to complete a senior design project that applies the principles and practices of industrial and systems engineering to a real-world problem.
• Admissions: The program has admission requirements that include a minimum GPA, prerequisite courses, and a statement of purpose.

Research Areas

The program has several research areas, including:

• Production and quality
• Supply chain and logistics
• Healthcare and service systems
• Human factors engineering
• Operational analytics

Minors and Certificates

The program offers several minors and certificates, including:

• Minors in industrial and systems engineering
• M.S. in industrial and systems engineering
• M.S. in engineering management
• MS ISE, operational analytics concentration
• M.S. in human factors and ergonomics
• MS in HFE, UX concentration
• Six Sigma certificate

Resources

The program has several resources available to students, including:

• Advising
• Course descriptions
• Financial aid
• Laboratories
• ISE community
• Jobs and internships
• Careers in industrial engineering

Awards and Spotlights

The program has several awards and spotlights, including:

• Six Sigma Black Belt exam
• Grant awards
• University and college awards
• Student awards
• ISE alumni spotlights
• ISE faculty spotlights
• Senior design project spotlights
• ISE advisory council spotlights