Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering Requirements
BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering program provides a state-of-art undergraduate education to prepare students for successful and long-standing careers in the competitive global economy. The curriculum, led by world-class teachers, is based on strong fundamentals in operations research and is enriched by coursework that targets the specific needs of local industries. Students gain valuable industrial experience through a summer internship and also have the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs during their junior year.
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of industrial and systems engineers.
- Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if they so desire.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering degree will attain the following:
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
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An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. |
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
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An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. |
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An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. |
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. |
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
Program Facilities
- Human Factors Laboratory
- Supply Chain Operations Laboratory
- Production Laboratory
- Lab
Professional Chapters
IISE Student Chapter
The objectives of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) student chapter at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology (#671) is to promote the profession and practice of Industrial Engineering through organized effort in study, research and discussion of the fields of Industrial Engineering and the dissemination of knowledge thereby gained.
The goals of the chapter are to:
- Invite several professionals from Industry to campus to share their experiences and motivate the student body.
- Organize workshops, field-trips and other academic activities to help the development of student body.
- Organize and participate in events to help promote the discipline.
- Organize regional meetings and a conference with other IIE Chapters in the UAE and Middle East and North Africa to network with future colleagues from other universities.
Degree Requirements
To be recommended for graduation with a BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories as set out below. The categories cover the University General Education Requirements (GER, 48 credits), College of Engineering Requirements (CER, 18 credits), as well as the Industrial and Systems Engineering Core (64 credits), Free Electives (3 credits), and Technical Electives (6 credits) requirements. The normal length of the program is 139 credits.
Additional Math/Sciences Requirements (12 credits)
To satisfy the College of Engineering Requirements, BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering requires the following Math courses in addition to the Math/Sciences required in GER: CHEM 115, PHYS 121, PHYS 122, MATH 111, and MATH 112.
Industrial and Systems Engineering Core Requirements (64 credits)
Industrial and Systems Engineering Technical Course Electives (6 credits)
The following is a sample list of courses that will satisfy the technical electives for the BSc in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Students must select a total of six credits from this list. Technical electives may be at 300-level or 400-level and at most three credits may be Undergraduate Research. In addition, courses from the list below may be taken to satisfy the free electives requirement. Additional courses may be approved by the department as technical electives.
Free Electives (3 credits)
Students must complete 3 credits of free electives which are intended to provide students with flexibility to support their career paths and individual interests.
Industrial and Systems Engineering Track (Optional)
Industrial and Systems Engineering students may select an optional Operations & Data Analytics (ODA) track and enroll on appropriately selected technical electives.
In addition to the core ISYE courses, the students must select the following courses as technical electives:
Two of the following courses
Students who completed the above courses are highly encouraged to apply their ODA knowledge in their SDP work.