Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Program Overview

The Industrial and Systems Engineering program at Southeast Missouri State University focuses on optimizing systems for efficiency, cost reduction, and safety. It provides a strong foundation in math, science, and engineering principles, preparing students for careers in manufacturing, industry, and other sectors. Graduates have the potential to earn high salaries in fields such as industrial engineering, systems engineering, and manufacturing engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Industrial and Systems Engineering program at Southeast Missouri State University is the only engineering discipline that focuses on optimizing systems for maximum efficiency, minimum cost, quality improvement, and safety. It saves time, money, materials, and energy.

Objectives:

• Provide students with a strong base of math and the physical sciences.
• Offer fundamental engineering courses and more specific courses on industrial management, manufacturing, and industrial engineering.
• Prepare students to understand and optimize the products, processes, tools, and technologies used in industry.

Outline:

First Year

• Fall Semester: UI100, EN100, MA140, MN120
• Spring Semester: CH184/CH185, EG201, IM301, MA145, CS155/EG316

Sophomore Year

• Fall Semester: MA223, MA244, PH230/030, SW207, Elective
• Spring Semester: IM300, MN170, PH231/030, General Education, General Education

Junior Year

• Fall Semester: EP261, IM411, MA345, MN203, General Education
• Spring Semester: EG410, EG492, EP240, MN220, General Education

Senior Year

• Fall Semester: EG301, EG506, IM313, IM506, General Education

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Industrial engineer
• Systems engineer
• Manufacturing engineer
• Quality engineer
• Product/process engineer
• Plant engineer
• Engineering analyst

Opportunities:

• Work in manufacturing and industry as well as municipalities, transportation and logistics, and healthcare.

Outcomes:

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an engineer is $96,310.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an industrial production manager is $120,900.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an industrial engineer is $96,350.