The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Houston has developed a new concentration in Public Safety Management (PSM) in its existing Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE) degree.Recognizing that industrial engineering can play a vital role in some of the most pressing issues in planning, managing and delivering public safety services facing industry and government, this concentration provides a solid education for understanding and tackling interdisciplinary issues at the interface of public safety management and industrial engineering.<br><br>The MIE degree with concentration in PSM aims at preparing students for their professional careers by building high proficiency in the engineering aspects of PSM. The concentration offers a well-thought-out course curriculum, internship opportunities, hands-on learning experience by collaborating with people in the field, direct mentoring from dedicated faculty, and competitive scholarships. Within this concentration, a PSM certificate program that is structured around a specific topic is also available.