Program Description

The Industrial and Systems Engineering program is a combination of Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering. Industrial engineering is concerned with design, improvement and implementation of integrated processes of people, processes, information, materials, management and equipment. IE’s draw upon specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical, physical, and social sciences combined with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, to specify, predict, and evaluate processes and systems.

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary and structured approach to designing and deploying successful systems to blend engineering, systems thinking, and management topics. Systems engineering deals with work-processes, optimization methods, and risk management tools while ensures that all likely aspects of a project or system are considered and integrated into a whole.

Students in this major have the opportunity to concentrate in either Industrial or Systems. Due to the relevance of the two disciplines, 75% of the curriculum is shared providing graduates with an expanded job market opportunities while the remaining 25% is directed towards the specifics of each area of engineering.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. Function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Communicate effectively.
8. Demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

This program is a part of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology .

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

Upper division engineering courses require Engineering Standing.  

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements