Industrial Engineering

Program Overview

Industrial Engineering

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering program at the University of Arizona focuses on optimizing productivity, efficiency, energy, and materials in various fields, including manufacturing and transportation. Students gain hands-on experience through research projects and internships, preparing them for careers in industry and government agencies.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• SIE 305: Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics
• SIE 410A: Human Factors & Ergonomics in Design
• SIE 462: Production Systems Analysis

Career Fields

• Entertainment
• Hospitality
• Aerospace
• Transportation
• Health care

Level of Math

• Substantial Knowledge: This strand involves skill and facility with calculus, starting with MATH 122A/B or MATH 125 (Calculus I) and continuing with MATH 129 (Calculus II), MATH 223 (Vector Calculus), or beyond.

Level of Second Language

• None: Second language is not required.

Pre-major Required?

• No

Additional Admissions Requirements

• This major has additional admission criteria. Please see the College of Engineering website for more information.

This Major's College

• College of Engineering

Degree

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Sample Plans

2025, Industrial Engineering

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • MATH 122A/B or MATH 125 Calculus I with Applications (3 credits)
  • CHEM 151 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • ENGL 101 or 107 or 109H First-Year Composition (3 credits)
  • ENGR 102A/B Introduction to Engineering or ENGR 102 (3 credits)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)
• 2nd Semester
  • MATH 129 Calculus II (3 credits)
  • CHEM 152 General Chemistry II or MSE 110 Solid State Chemistry or MCB 181R/L Intro Biology I (4 credits)
  • ECE 175 Computer Programming for Engineering Applications or CSC 110 Intro to Computer Programming I (3 credits)
  • ENGL 102 or 108 First-Year Composition (3 credits)
  • PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics or PHYS 161H (4 credits)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • SIE 250 Introduction to Systems and Industrial Engineering (Fall Only) (3 credits)
  • MATH 223 Vector Calculus (4 credits)
  • PHYS 241 Introductory Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 261H (4 credits)
  • SIE 277 Object-Oriented Modeling and Design (Fall Only) (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• 4th Semester
  • SIE/ENGR 265 Engineering Management I (3 credits)
  • SIE 270 Mathematical Foundations of SIE (Spring Only) (3 credits)
  • SIE 295S Systems and Industrial Engineering Sophomore Colloquium (1 credit)
  • ECE 207 Elements of Electrical Engineering or ECE 220 Basic Circuits or AME 230 Thermo or CE 214 (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • SIE 305 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
  • SIE 340 Deterministic Operations Research (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective - See major advisor for course approval (3 credits)
  • SIE 377 Software for Engineers (3 credits)
  • SIE 410A Human Factors & Ergonomics in Design or SIE 411 Human Machine Interaction (3 credits)
• 6th Semester
  • SIE 321 Probabilistic Models in Operations Research (3 credits)
  • SIE 383 Integrated Manufacturing Systems (3 credits)
  • SIE 370 Embedded Computer Systems (4 credits)
  • SIE 330R Engineering Experiment Design (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective - See major advisor for course approval (3 credits)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • SIE 431 Simulation Modeling and Analysis (3 credits)
  • ENGR 498A Cross-disciplinary Design - Senior Status (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective - See major advisor for course approval (3 credits)
  • Technical Writing - See major advisor for course approval (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• 8th Semester
  • ENGR 498B Cross-disciplinary - Senior Status (3 credits)
  • SIE 462 Production Systems Analysis (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective - See major advisor for course approval (3 credits)
  • Social Science Requirement (3 credits)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
  • Free Elective - See major advisor for course approval (units may vary) (2 credits)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)

Program Outline

Outline:

• Sample Courses:
• SIE 305: Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics
• SIE 410A: Human Factors & Ergonomics in Design
• SIE 462: Production Systems Analysis
• Coursework Location(s):
• Main/Tucson
• Jakarta-Sampoerna Univ
• Lima - UPC
• Yuma
• Areas of Interest:
• Agricultural Sciences
• Architecture, Planning & Development

Careers:

• Career Fields:
• Entertainment
• Hospitality
• Aerospace
• Transportation
• Health care

Other:

• Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering focus on specific areas of study, such as production planning, facilities layout, workplace design, and materials flow.
• Gaining hands-on experience as undergraduates, industrial engineering majors at the University of Arizona delve into research projects in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation, Banner - University Medical Center, and a number of major corporations.
• Valuable internship roles and design projects help provide the stepping stones for careers in industry and with government agencies.