Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
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Admission to the Program
To be admitted to the pre-professional program, you must meet the following requirements:
- a 2.5 GPA with a 3.0 in math and science courses from high school or community college
- a minimum Math ACT score of 22 (Math SAT of 550) if you are applying directly from high school
- completed courses in pre-calculus, chemistry, and physics
- receive scores on the Mathematics Placement (MP) and Chemistry Qualifying (CQ) exams to place you in MAT 2010 and CHM 1225.
Students who do not meet these requirements will need to complete coursework at Wayne State or a community college in order to reach these expected levels.
Transferring to the Program
In the Junior year, you’ll transfer to the Professional Industrial Engineering program and focus on courses that support your major. Professors in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering have developed classes and sequences that provide in-depth understanding of the principles of industrial engineering.
For admission to the professional program and continuation on to 3000- and 4000-level Engineering courses, students will need to meet one of the following criteria:
- Direct from High School – must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or above in science/math, along with a score on the Math ACT > 26 or Math SAT > 650. In addition, scores on the MP and CQ (see Testing and Placements Services) must be sufficient to enter MAT 2010 and CHM 1225/1230.
- Direct from Community College – must have earned a GPA > 3.0 in MAT sequence (16 cr), CHM 1225/1230, and physics sequence (8 cr), with no grade lower than a C
- From Pre-Professional Program – must have completed pre-professional courses with a GPA of 2.5 or above and no grade lower than a C-. Must also have completed Critical Thinking and English Proficiency Exams.
Please spend some time reviewing the curriculum requirements, internship opportunities, and options for Community College Transfer students to begin developing your specific plan. If you have questions, please contact Gail Evans at (313) 577-2660 or gevans@wayne.edu.
Program Mission
The mission of the undergraduate Program in Industrial Engineering is to educate our students for leadership positions in a broad spectrum of employment including: manufacturing, supply chain management and logistics, health care, banking, information management, and related disciplines.
Program Objectives (updated 9/6/2006)
Building on skills developed in the academic program, and extended by experience and personal self-improvement, the graduates of our program have ability to:
- Apply the tools and techniques of industrial engineering to make value-based decisions,
- Identify opportunities and formulate solutions which integrate technological and human systems to create value, and
- Provide leadership as a member of high performance teams in a diverse global business environment
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Industrial Engineering Program, our graduates will exhibit skills necessary of all engineering professionals, including an ability to:
communicate effectively (ABET g) apply fundamental understanding of mathematics and basic science to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (ABET a,e) design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. (ABET b) discuss issues of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET - f) construct engineering solutions which consider the impact in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. (ABET h). recognize the need for, and develop an ability to engage in life-long learning (ABET i) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (ABET d)
Upon completion of the Industrial Engineering Program, our graduates will exhibit special skills to enable them to practice in the field of industrial engineering. They will have the ability to:
quantify the uncertainties involved in engineering systems and apply the tools of probability and statistics in analysis and design. apply IE tools including statistical methods, operations research, process management, and computer simulation for systems analysis and process design. (ABET- e,k) develop a business case to justify expenditures for new or enhanced tools, equipment, or large-scale integrated systems. design integrated systems which include: technology, methods, software and human elements. (ABET c,d and ABET/IE c) apply modern management tools such as Total Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Team Building. (ABET k) use the computer as a tool for communication, analysis, and design. (ABET k) discuss contemporary issues which impact the practice of engineering. (ABET j) As our program has evolved and our understanding of the process of program improvement has matured, the objectives and outcomes have undergone changes to reflect the collective thought of the faculty and our Industrial Engineering Advisory Board. The parenthetical references to ABET a-k in the above table draw the linkages between our constituent-driven outcomes and the core competencies identified by our accrediting agency, ABET Inc. See Accreditation below
As our program has evolved and our understanding of the process of program improvement has matured, the objectives and outcomes have undergone changes to reflect the collective thought of the faculty and our Industrial Engineering Advisory Board.
Consistency of Program Objectives with University Mission Statement
The Wayne State University mission statement recognizes a dual character of the university and its programs. It is "a national research university... committed to high standards in research and scholarship". At the same time, the university describes itself as "an urban teaching university"... whose "graduates typically remain to live and work in the area throughout their lives." The Industrial Engineering Program defined by the objectives stated above, aims to prepare graduates for careers applying skills and knowledge to benefit the manufacturing and service industries in southeast Michigan.
Relationship of Program Outcomes to Program Objectives
The IE Program at Wayne State University sets the foundation for achieving our IE Program Objectives.
The BSIE Program at Wayne State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700. Wayne State University is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI).