Program Overview

Introduction to the B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology

The B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology is a degree program that focuses on the design, implementation, and improvement of integrated processes and resulting products or services within an organization. This program draws upon specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical, natural, physical, and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design.

Program Description

The Industrial Engineering Technology program is concerned with the design, implementation, and improvement of integrated processes and the resulting products or services within an organization. Graduates of this program will have a challenging career in business, industry, or government, dealing primarily with the process management of money, materials, and labor in a business and industrial environment. The program is offered both as hybrid and/or online, allowing students to attend classes virtually or catch up through video lectures, recorded archives, and/or discussion groups.

Program Educational Objectives

The Industrial Engineering Technology BS degree program has a mission to provide undergraduate education in industrial engineering technology related fields to serve the manufacturing and service industries. The program prepares graduates for careers that are concerned with the design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of integrated systems of people, machines, energy, information, and logistics. IET graduates are well-prepared to lead the scientific and economic development of an increasingly complex state, nation, and world.

Student Outcomes

Students completing the Industrial Engineering Technology program will have:

• An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
• An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
• An ability to accomplish the integration of systems using appropriate analytical, computational, and application practices and procedures.
• An ability to apply knowledge of probability, statistics, engineering economic analysis, and cost control, and other technical sciences and specialties necessary in the field of industrial engineering technology.

Career Prospects

Within a few years after graduating, Industrial Engineering Technology students will:

• Operate in applied industrial engineering technology positions that require specialized knowledge and skills in areas including work measurement, data analytics, process and facilities design, quality, and logistics.
• Fulfill leadership roles in solving problems, communicating effectively, and adapting to changes.
• Commit to lifelong learning and continued professional development.

Rankings

The program has been ranked by various organizations, including:

• BestColleges.com: Ranked #25 among 50 U.S. colleges and universities for Best Online Colleges of 2018.
• Open Education Database: Ranked #4 among 10 U.S. universities for Top Online Engineering Colleges in 2018.
• College Choice: Ranked #2 among 20 U.S. universities for Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees in Engineering in 2017.
• SR Education Group: Ranked #6 among 25 top online schools for Top Online Colleges in 2017.
• Affordable Colleges Online: Ranked #13 among top 50 U.S. universities for Best Online Engineering Degrees.