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Industrial & Systems Engineering

Industrial and Systems Engineering

What is Industrial and Systems Engineering?

Industrial and systems engineers (ISE) design, enhance and manage complex, large-scale data-driven processes and systems to inform decision making. Involving both people and technology, ISEs help companies use resources effectively to solve complex problems. ISEs use computer-based tools to analyze information and present solutions, by combining engineering expertise with a business perspective. Companies seek ISEs for their expertise in understanding, evaluating and improving the performance of entire technical and business systems. Because of its versatility, an ISE degree opens doors for careers in business, health care, consulting, government and manufacturing.

Do my interests fit?

Industrial and systems engineering students typically have interests in:

  • Math
  • Business
  • Psychology
  • People-oriented

High school preparation should include math and physical sciences. Additional classes that may help are economics, psychology and statistics. 

Industrial and Systems Engineering FAQ

OU industrial and systems engineering students develop skills through experiential learning by practicing what is learned in the classroom through real world experiences. Students are tutored and mentored by upper-classmen with opportunities to expand horizons through study abroad. With accomplished faculty and expert guest speakers, students are empowered through professional development and receive competitive advantages in pursuing future careers.

Industrial and systems engineering courses include:

  • Enterprise Engineering
  • Applied Engineering Statistics
  • Design & Manufacturing Processes
  • Deterministic Systems Models
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Probabilistic Systems Models
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Production Systems and Operations
  • Design Project - Capstone
  • Industrial engineer
  • Quality engineer
  • Cost estimator
  • Health and safety engineer
  • Industrial production manager
  • Logisticians
  • Management analyst
  • Materials engineer
  • Architectural and Engineering Manager

Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ website to explore the median pay for jobs you can pursue with this degree. 

Program Accreditation

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Industrial Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.

The University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering, Gallogly Hall

Gallogly College of Engineering Outreach and Recruitment

Email: goengineering@ou.edu

Phone: (405) 325-3164

Website: ou.edu/engineering