Improve Efficiency in Everyday Work with a Major in Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineers are the backbone of many businesses and industries — from manufacturing
and transportation to health care and government. These highly sought-after professionals
are adept at increasing productivity, creating more efficient products and workplaces,
and simply put — making everything better.
Gain the knowledge and skills to help tackle the most pressing needs of your employer
— and help lead them to optimal performance — through South Carolina State University’s
bachelor’s in industrial engineering degree. At SC State, our industrial engineering
major takes a deep dive into the contemporary tools and techniques used in solving
engineering problems.
You’ll have the broad-based, interdisciplinary knowledge to work with individuals
in areas ranging from the production line to upper management and pursue industrial
engineering careers here in South Carolina and beyond.
Gain the essential skills of an industrial engineer at an accredited institution
SC State’s industrial engineering degree is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and is the only such program of its kind at a historically black college or university (HBCU) in South Carolina.
Method of Instruction
- Face-to-face
Accreditation
The Industrial Engineering Program at South Carolina State University is “accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Industrial Engineering and similarly named programs' Program Criteria.
Program Educational Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives of the Industrial Engineering Program (IEP) are:
- Graduates are acknowledged in their profession as capable designers, developers, implementers, and professionals who are able to improve integrated systems that include people, materials, information, equipment, and energy using appropriate analytical, computational, and experimental practices.
- Graduates continue to apply information technologies in post-graduate work and their professions to the practice of industrial engineering.
- Graduates are able to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner and provide meaningful contributions in graduate work and industry.
- Work and communicate effectively with colleagues at every level in the organization.
Student Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to 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
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Industrial Engineering Degree Program Highlights
Be equipped with the tools and techniques to identify, formulate, and solve complex
engineering problems. At SC State, we help aspiring professionals gain the skills
of an industrial engineer who can develop informed solutions — all the while considering
the impact on economic, environmental, global, and societal contexts.
When you pursue an industrial engineering major here at SC State, you can also expect
to:
Take your learning beyond the classroom
During your senior year, every industrial engineering major uses their knowledge and skills on a real-world project. These are great opportunities to put your learning to work and produce solutions to problems that business and industry are facing.
Learn — and study — in state-of-the-art facilities
Our 86,500-square-foot Engineering and Computer Science Complex is filled with high-tech classrooms, research centers, laboratories, and more. You’ll have the necessary space to thrive and compete — on a global level — in industrial engineering careers that span business and industry.
Grow in a supportive campus community
You’ll pursue the skills of an industrial engineer alongside accessible faculty members and academic advisers who are always available. Our team will help you during your coursework, answer your questions, and help you discover industrial engineering careers that fit your interest.