Degree in Industrial Engineering

Engineer Solutions for Operational Excellence

What Is Industrial Engineering (IE)?

Essentially, industrial engineers design and optimize the systems that shape our world—everything from complex supply
chains to customer flow at a shopping center. In WPI’s Industrial Engineering program, you’ll combine business and technology
to prepare to work in an in-demand field where you can drive impact and create value for your future organization.

Why Study IE at WPI?

WPI has prioritized technological innovation and business savvy since our founding in 1865.

Dive in on day one: From your first class, start using industry tools to develop solutions collaboratively as you prepare to
be a future-ready leader.
Take future-focused courses: Study topics including data analysis, mathematical modeling, and process design in classes
that are continually updated to reflect the latest trends in IE.
Build experience and connections: Through internships and WPI’s Major Qualifying Project, gain experience with real
projects and make connections that will benefit your career.

The Industrial Engineering Program is offered through WPI's Business School and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The WPI Way

If you’re interested in a industrial engineering degree at WPI, discover our award-winning faculty, cutting-edge research, and world-changing projects, along with the inspiring accomplishments of our alumni.

Industrial Engineering Department

Curriculum

Our students are immersed in current methods for design and analysis of processes; issues relative to design principles, such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, and common problems, such as inventory management, and how to address them; and the system view, which includes information technology, organizational behavior, supply chain planning and control, and financial analysis. Students also have traditional engineering, math, and science coursework, an array of electives, and real-world project experiences.

Project-based Learning

Hands-on, project-based learning is the cornerstone of the WPI experience, and a big reason why you’ll stand out to employers. As a industrial engineering major, your options might include supporting faculty research, conducting projects off-campus in the U.S. or abroad, and finding your niche.

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More Value

Whether it’s real-world work experience through a co-op or internship, accelerating your path with a BS/MS program, or even finding opportunities to integrate coursework with extracurricular interests, personalizing your education at WPI pays off. See how WPI changes your path.