Industrial Engineering Major

Degree Pathways are a semester-by-semester sequence of courses recommended for successful completion of a degree, diploma, credential or certificate from the university. The most current degree pathway is:

• Industrial Engineering
  

Visit the Academic Catalog for all degree pathways, including those from prior enrollment years.

• Pursue successful careers, in mechanical engineering or related fields, that sustain or improve socio-economic levels for themselves and their families and/or enhance personal fulfillment. 
• Engage in continuing education and development in their professional field. 
• Engage in service activities, related to their profession, that benefit society and the community. 
• Continually evaluate their professional actions in light of their personal and professional ethics. 
• Apply the principles of sustainable engineering in their professional careers. 

The student outcomes for the BSE degree in industrial engineering at UMass Lowell are as follows. At graduation students should: 

• Be able to apply the principles of advanced engineering math and science to the solution of problems in engineering. 
• Be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. 
• Be able to design, build, and test a system, component, or process to meet required needs. 
• Be able to integrate the use of modern computer-based engineering tools into engineering practice. 
• Be able to communicate effectively and function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understand the need to assess the impact of engineering designs on society. This should include factors such as economics, ergonomics, the environment, and sustainability. 
• Understand the concept of the engineering profession through an exposure to professional societies, professional registration, the need for lifelong learning, and professional ethics.