Undergraduate Program
Penn State's industrial engineering undergraduate program is ranked among the top five in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. As the first established IE program in the world, it has a long tradition of providing a strong, technical, hands-on education in the design, control, and operation of manufacturing processes and systems.
The curriculum provides a broad-based education in manufacturing, operations research, robotics/automation, quality control, and ergonomics through a base of mathematics, physical and engineering sciences, and laboratory and industrial experiences. It builds a strong foundation for the development of a professionally competent and versatile industrial engineer, able to function in a traditional manufacturing environment as well as in a much broader, global economy, including careers in financial services, communications, information technology, transportation, health care, consulting or academia.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
We prepare our graduates to:
- Participate in and lead cross-functional teams, designing, implementing and improving processes and systems in the manufacturing, service or government sectors.
- Work effectively in managerial and leadership positions.
- Work and communicate effectively with internal and external team members in the global environment.
- Engage in continuous learning through varied work assignments, graduate school, professional training programs and independent study.
Undergraduates are encouraged to gain additional practical experience through interaction with industry prior to graduation