Streamlining the manufacturing process of an automotive plant or ensuring that workflows in hospitals and surgical centers remain safe and cost-effective are just a few ways industrial engineers combine systems thinking, practical problem-solving and advanced technical skills.
As an industrial engineer, you will draw upon a unique skill set that combines the technical field of engineering with the world of business management. An organization’s budget and bottom line will rest on your ability to examine the big picture. Automotive and aeronautic manufacturing firms, health care organizations and distribution centers alike will rely on you for the timely creation and delivery of their parts, products and services, as well as for managing their greatest resource: people.
Our curriculum is hands-on and career-focused, with a particularly strong emphasis on the fields of manufacturing, healthcare, and supply chain. You will learn how to design and implement systems and processes that effectively coordinate people, machines, materials, energy and other resources to eliminate waste, increase output and ensure quality. A range of state-of-the-art facilities such as our performance optimization lab will give you hands-on education in the many human and technological factors at play each day in any number of complex systems.
Throughout the program, interdisciplinary research projects will acclimate you to working in teams with other aspiring engineering professionals, while internships in professional settings such as Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, MidState Medical Center, Holo-Krome and Sikorsky prepare you for a successful career in industrial engineering.
Our accelerated dual-degree program enables you to earn either a BS and MBA in 5 years, or a BS and JD in 6 years, giving you a significant advantage as you start your career.
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According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2019 Job Outlook report, engineering services have the highest average job market rating.
Percentage of our 2021 program graduates who are either employed or enrolled in a graduate program six months after graduation.
The rating for industrial engineering among best jobs based on working environment, income, employment outlook, physical demand and stress (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
“The School of Engineering does a lot to prepare you for a future career. My course's final projects had a large impact on my career search. The companies I applied to admired that I had such a diverse background. As a new hire, they were attracted to the vast amount of projects I've completed and how I was able to successfully apply the knowledge I learned in the classroom to problems presented in real companies.”
As interns, our students do far more than observe, and we’re building quite the reputation. Thanks to a deep network of partnerships, our students are able to make themselves indispensible to some of the best hospitals, component and consumer product manufacturers, and aircraft developers.
The first impressions our students give are lasting ones, and the companies they intern for recognize them for their work ethic, adaptability and creativity. In many cases, they are offered full-time positions by the end of their internships, or upon graduation.
Do you consider every perspective when approaching a challenge? Simulation teaches students to apply statistics and modeling to develop custom solutions to unique use cases.
As part of their coursework, three Quinnipiac students worked closely with Professor Emre Tokgoz using simulation to improve the flow of traffic and maximize the use of space during big events. The students joined Tokgoz at the 2018 Spring Simulation multiconference in Baltimore, Maryland, where they presented their research and were featured in a peer-reviewed article.
Do you believe that time is money? When it comes to supply chain and operations, two Quinnipiac students have calculated just how much businesses can shave off of their transportation costs by following the most efficient transportation route. Using an algorithm designed by Professor Emre Tokgoz, these students collected data that focused on the shortest path of transportation and its associated costs and have since been published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Have you explored the power of machine learning? By leveraging machine learning and deep learning to identify trends across data sets, undergraduate students in the industrial engineering program have the opportunity to improve vital systems across industries including healthcare.
Recently, Professor Emre Tokgoz collaborated with two medical doctors to analyze patient data from 544 individuals. Through machine learning, Tokgoz was able to aid the doctors as they calculated and identified how additional medical tests can determine the likelihood of bladder cancer at a higher rate of accuracy.
Undergraduate students are encouraged to explore research opportunities during their time at Quinnipiac to gain crucial experience while improving outcomes for our community on a local, national and global scale.
Are you interested in educating engineering students one day? See how professors develop and enhance curriculum and learning outcomes during up-close research experiences.
Join Professor Emre Tokgoz as he works to improve how students interact with STEM programs throughout their educational journey. In past years, industrial engineering students at Quinnipiac have worked alongside Tokgoz to identify participants, analyze data sets and present their findings in peer-reviewed articles.
Do you think a system is only as strong as the people who use it? Known in the industry as human factors, our industrial engineering students work perform research that addresses the needs of people within different working conditions and environments.
By enacting a human-centered approach to designing complex systems, industrial engineering research focuses on creating simulations that help us to anticipate obstacles and limitations for human users so that we can develop a stronger solution for real-life use cases.
Recently, Quinnipiac students interned at the Crash Safety Research Center, replicating accidents that occurred in real life and identifying what could have been done to prevent the accident in the moment. This research is critical to understanding the factors that lead to accidents and informing what systems can be implemented to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
Are you ready to propel businesses forward? Professor Emre Tokgoz has done extensive research on game theory, and specifically, applying game theory to supply chain management. Students are welcome to join this research as they consider the interests, decisions and interactions between parties in a business setting, taking a strategic approach to determining the amount of supply for players to gain the maximum possible income under certain conditions of sales.
Do you like to take the shortest path from point A to point B? That attitude is perfect for working to solve the facility allocation problem. When considering locations for vital facilities, companies must consider transportation costs and challenges, how the transportation environment will affect sales, and how sales will affect the bottom line. Conduct research alongside Professor Emre Tokgoz and gain valuable insight to bolster your classroom experiences.
Do you take pride in streamlining large-scale processes? With the increased strain on the healthcare workforce, most hospitals and outpatient facilities are determined to improve their operational efficiency.
Professor Corey Kiassat invites students to join his efforts implementing Lean Six Sigma techniques at hospitals across Connecticut and New York. Students can contribute to various projects focused on improving the quality of care for patients. Recent examples include reducing patient wait time in family practice, mitigating the effects of a high rate of patient no-shows, and reducing the rate of late starts for outpatient surgeries.
Do you see the world in numbers and problem sets? Would you be interested in formulating the mathematical basis of real-life scenarios to solve these problems?
At Quinnipiac University, you can. Professor Emre Tokgoz has been researching on the theory and practice of optimization, applying complex mathematics to real-world scenarios across industries. From improving patient scheduling experiences to refining operations efforts, students can gather valuable research experience alongside our esteemed faculty.
Jaclyn DellaGreca ’17, MBA ’18
Industrial engineering alumnus and 4+1 candidate Jaclyn DellaGreca ’17, MBA ’18, is committed to safety, efficiency and increasing item production with good quality. Still, the psychology minor is driven to enact positive change in people’s lives.
It's no surprise that DellaGreca serves as vice president of QU - IISE (Quinnipiac University Institute of Industrial and System Engineers), and also was inducted into Psi Chi, a psychology honor society. However, it was during several internships that she realized she could manage supply chains and assembly lines while also bringing out the best in people.
“I was able to see how my work affected the other employees and how I helped their daily operations,” DellaGreca said.
At Branson Emerson Automation in Danbury, Connecticut, DellaGreca helped mitigate worker risk on the assembly line, while at Crash Safety Research Center, in East Hampton, Connecticut, she analyzed data from car accidents to determine how they could have been avoided. Later, at Medtronic, in North Haven, Connecticut, DellaGreca worked with the Operational Excellence Team to increase cost savings and bring products to market more quickly.
Total number of students in the industrial engineering program during the 2021-2022 academic year: 26
Number of graduates from the industrial engineering program during the 2021-2022 academic year: 7
Our industrial engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, meaning it meets the highest standards of engineering education. Its innovative combination of modern theory, interdisciplinary field projects and powerful internships builds the foundation necessary to launch a rewarding career.
Within four to seven years after graduation, industrial engineering alumni are expected to:
Attainment of the following outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering:
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.