INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (IE)

You might be surprised if you attended a gathering of Bradley University Industrial Engineering graduates. The group would include a production manager, hospital administrator, stockbroker, management consultant, lawyer, surgeon, and other professionals. In fact, majoring in industrial engineering appeals to many young people because it offers so much flexibility and so many choices.

Combine engineering skills with business principles
Industrial Engineering is concerned with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems. These systems may involve people, materials, information, equipment, or energy. The work of industrial engineers involves carefully analyzing and improving these systems. IEs have a strong background in mathematical, physical, and social sciences, as well as in engineering analysis and design. They also learn many of the same principles studied in business school. With preparation in both engineering and business, IE graduates have many employment opportunities.

The Big Picture
Industrial engineers have a slightly different focus than other engineers. Instead of focusing on engines, gears, circuits, or bridges, IEs concentrate on overall systems and processes. They step back and look at the big picture so they can improve quality and productivity in a wide range of environments.

Many Opportunities
Since IEs can work in so many different fields, the list of projects they may be assigned can be quite varied. For example, an IE may design the admissions procedure at a hospital, improve a product assembly process to increase quality and reduce worker injury, or work with other engineers to design a new office building.

Where do IE’s work?
• Large and small manufacturing facilities
• Service industries such as hospitals and city government
• Consulting organizations

Salaries and Placement
Current salary offers for Bradley IE graduates ranged from $41,000 to $57,000, with an average of over $49,000. These graduates also enjoyed an excellent placement rate—whether they chose employment or graduate school.

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