What will I learn in an industrial engineering degree program?
In an industrial engineering program, you'll learn a diverse set of skills that blend engineering, mathematics, human aspects and business concepts. You can expect to learn:
- Operations research: techniques for optimizing complex systems and processes
- Statistics and data analysis: methods to collect, analyze and interpret data for decision-making
- Quality control: principles and tools to ensure product and process quality
- Ergonomics and human factors: designing systems that work well with human capabilities
- Supply chain management: strategies for efficient material and information flow
- Project management: Skills to plan, execute and oversee engineering projects
- Simulation and modeling: creating computer models to test and improve systems.
- Economic analysis: Evaluating the financial aspects of engineering decisions
- Manufacturing processes: Understanding various production methods and technologies
- Automation and robotics: integrating advanced technologies into industrial systems
- Lean manufacturing: techniques to reduce waste and improve efficiency
- Information systems: using technology to manage and optimize operations
Senior capstone project
In the College of Engineering, hands-on learning starts on day one. The first engineering class, Engineering 100, will challenge you to work in teams and the engineering design process. In your final class before you graduate, you will work in a team to develop a project that’s ready for industrial engineering implementation. Your senior capstone project will be presented to potential employers at the annual Innovation Day. In between, you’ll gain hands-on experience in classrooms and research laboratories, putting your engineering skiils and knowledge to work solving important societal problems and creating innovative products and services.
Learn more about the chemical and materials science engineering department
Our undergraduate programs offer you the opportunity to work closely with our research-active faculty. Small class sizes and undergraduate research opportunities help you get to know your professors and provide opportunities to get hands-on research experience. We offer Nevada's only undergraduate degree program in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, and materials science and engineering.
