Department of Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.

ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission

Industrial engineering contributes to the management decision-making process. It is concerned with the optimal utilization of integrated systems of people, methods, materials, machines, and energy to achieve organizational goals. In the application of principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, it is distinguished from other engineering disciplines in its concern with problems which involve human effort and energy, production systems, economy in the use of money, materials and time, and a high utilization of the social sciences.

Typical duties of an industrial engineer include:

  • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand manufacturing and service methods and activities
  • Determine how to manufacture parts or products or deliver services with maximum efficiency
  • Develop management control systems to make financial planning and cost analysis more efficient
  • Implement quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs
  • Work with customers and management to develop standards for design and production
  • Design control systems to coordinate activities and production planning to ensure that products meet quality standards
  • Consult with clients about product specifications, vendors about purchases, management personnel about manufacturing capabilities, and staff about the status of projects

Industrial Engineering Degree Requirements

Career Potential in Industrial Engineering

The median annual wage for industrial engineers was $87,040 in May 2018. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10% earned less than $56,470, and the highest 10% earned more than $132,340.

In May 2018, the median annual wages for industrial engineers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Professional, scientific, and technical services $94,870
Computer and electronic product manufacturing $93,760
Transportation equipment manufacturing $89,530
Machinery manufacturing $80,670
Fabricated metal product manufacturing $75,080

Most industrial engineers work full time. Depending upon the projects in which these engineers are engaged, and the industries in which the projects are taking place, hours may vary.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Industrial Engineers, on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/industrial-engineers.htm (visited November 19, 2019).

Industrial Engineering, BS Major in

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria. 

Associate Professor Puerzer, Program Director

Industrial engineering contributes to the management decision-making process. It is concerned with the optimal utilization of integrated systems of people, methods, materials, machines, and energy to achieve organizational goals. In the application of principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, it is distinguished from other engineering disciplines in its concern with problems that involve human effort and energy, production systems, the economy in the use of money, materials, and time, and high utilization of the social sciences.

Using the scientific method, industrial engineers establish factual information from which alternatives are defined, problems recognized and solved. In their concern for the design, improvement, and control of systems, they collect, analyze, arrange, and statistically examine data. They introduce new techniques and tools into the organization and into the decision-making process.

Areas of specialty associated with industrial engineering are administrative engineering, production and inventory control, automation, plant location and layout, methods engineering, quality control, data processing, operations research, cost forecasting, and control.

Program Educational Objectives

The program objectives of the Industrial Engineering Program at Hofstra University are to prepare graduates who:

  1. Are successful professionally in their desired career path, including industrial engineering based and other professional careers.
  2. Continue to adapt, learn, and grow by formal and informal means.
  3. Are ethical and responsible leaders with a global perspective in their profession and society.

Student Outcomes

Industrial engineering graduates will exhibit a range of knowledge, abilities and behaviors prepared to enter and become a successful member of the engineering community.  These include:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 
  2. 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 
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. 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 
  5. 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 
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. 

Candidates for graduation must fulfill the following requirements:

1. The Successful Completion of at Least 128 Semester Hours

The successful completion of at least 128 semester hours and a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in work completed at Hofstra. Military Science may not be counted toward this total semester hour requirement.

2. Liberal Arts

At least 68 semester hours must be completed in the liberal arts, with at least 48 of these semester hours taken outside of engineering.

3. Residence Requirements

There are two requirements that must ordinarily be completed in residence at Hofstra: 15 semester hours in the major field of specialization and the last 30 semester hours. The 15 semester hours need not be included within the last 30 hours.

4. DEPTH Requirement

The

Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science
  is committed to ensuring that all undergraduate students engage in professional development activities prior to earning their degrees.

Consequently the DeMatteis Experiences for Professional Training and Hiring (DEPTH) program has been created to provide specific opportunities for students to fulfill that requirement and consequently be better prepared for entrance into the working world. Every student must complete at least one professional activity prior to graduation. Examples of meeting this criterion include:

  1. Take SEAS 100 and then work as a Co-op student
  2. Work as an intern in a field related to major
  3. Maintain paid employment in any field
  4. Participate in W-SPiCE summer program and take SEAS 100
  5. Participate in ASPiRe program
  6. Do faculty-supervised research
  7. Participate in school-sanctioned competition(s) or other profession-oriented activities
  8. Volunteer at a charitable or non-profit organization

Attainment of this requirement will be reviewed and determined by the engineering department. Official acknowledgment of the successful completion of this degree requirement will appear on the student's transcript after approval by the Dean's Office.

5. General and Major Requirements

The following general and major requirements: WSC 001 or placement examination* and WSC 002; 3 hours in literature, literature in translation or comparative literature (chosen from distribution courses designated LT); 3 hours in behavioral social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated BH); and 3 hours in history, philosophy, religion in social sciences (chosen from distribution courses designated HP). Students transferring in with previous social science/humanities credits may use them in place of distribution requirements in the same category as the transferred credits. Courses may not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Transfer credit will only count toward the major for engineering courses completed with a minimum grade of C-.

Substitution for the following core courses in the Industrial Engineering program is not permitted: ENGG 119 - Industrial Engineering Methods, ENGG 186 - Design and Analysis of Experiments, ENGG 188 - Operations Research Optimization Techniques, CSC 132 - Computational Modeling, and CSC 187 - Linear Programming.

6. Cumulative Average

A cumulative average of C or better is required in all engineering courses. A cumulative average of C or better is required in the courses: listed below. Reflecting the fact that not all full-time students can and do adhere to a four year time frame for degree completion, the suggested sequence below shows a possible alignment of courses within that compass.

Footnotes

* If this requirement is fulfilled by passing the placement examination, three (3) semester hours in the humanities or social sciences should be taken with adviser's approval.

** With adviser's approval.
 

Complete BS Requirements

BS Requirements
 in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Recommended Program Sequence - Total Hours: 128

Sample Schedule: Industrial Engineering, BS (128 Semester Hours)

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, BS MAJOR IN

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