Improve Efficiency in Everyday Work With an Industrial Engineering Major
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.
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.