Faculty: Graduate School of Science and Engineering Industrial Engineering focuses on optimizing processes, systems, and organizations. Students develop skills in operations research, systems engineering, quality control, and supply chain management, preparing for careers in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and consulting. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of industrial engineering. - Develop skills in operations research, systems engineering, and quality control. - Learn techniques for designing and improving processes and systems. - Explore principles of supply chain management, logistics, and project management. - Analyze and interpret industrial engineering data. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Industrial Engineering** - Overview of key concepts and practices in industrial engineering. 2. **Operations Research** - Principles of operations research and techniques for solving complex problems. 3. **Systems Engineering** - Principles of systems engineering and techniques for managing complex systems. 4. **Quality Control** - Principles of quality control and techniques for ensuring product quality. 5. **Supply Chain Management** - Principles of supply chain management and techniques for optimizing supply chains. 6. **Logistics and Transportation** - Principles of logistics and techniques for optimizing transportation systems. 7. **Project Management** - Principles of project management and techniques for executing complex projects. 8. **Human Factors and Ergonomics** - Principles of ergonomics and techniques for improving workplace efficiency and safety. 9. **Practicum in Industrial Engineering** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in manufacturing, logistics, or consulting firms. 10. **Capstone Project in Industrial Engineering** - Comprehensive project applying skills in operations research, systems engineering, or supply chain management. **Assessment Methods:** - Operations research analyses, systems engineering projects, quality control studies, supply chain management plans, logistics projects, project management plans, ergonomics reports, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Industrial Engineering" by various authors. - "Operations Research" by Wayne L. Winston. - "Systems Engineering" by Benjamin S. Blanchard and Wolter J. Fabrycky. - "Quality Control" by Douglas C. Montgomery. - "Supply Chain Management" by Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl. - "Logistics and Transportation" by various authors. - "Project Management" by various authors. - "Human Factors and Ergonomics" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and engineering principles. Suitable for students interested in process optimization and systems engineering. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Industrial Engineering and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as those from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). **Target Audience:** Aspiring industrial engineers, operations managers, quality control specialists, supply chain managers, logistics specialists, and individuals seeking careers in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, consulting, and related fields. This major equips students with the engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to excel in industrial engineering, supporting careers in various industries.