A baccalaureate degree in Industrial Engineering is offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems. Industrial Engineering focuses on the design, improvement and integration of systems, products and processes. Our program is designed on a foundation in mathematics, science and engineering basics leading to developing knowledge and understanding of systems modeling and optimization, quality, lean operations, supply chain and human applications in industry, business, health systems, services and government. Industrial Engineers work to continuously improve the design of systems, processes, or products. They design systems that translate a specific product design into a physical reality in the most productive manner and with the highest possible quality. In doing so, the industrial engineer deals with decisions regarding the utilization of people, materials, machines, and automation (including robotics). Industrial engineers are also skilled in Engineering Economic Analysis and Information Management since they are generally considered to be the natural interface between the technical specialist and management. Industrial Engineers are generally sought in industry, service, and government organizations. In the industrial sector, the industrial engineer is concerned with improving productivity and quality of the manufacturing, distribution, and management system of organizations. In the service sector, the industrial engineer is concerned with determining the most productive manner in which to deliver high-quality service to the customer. In government organizations the industrial engineer is active in assuring that tax payers receive maximum service for their tax dollars.