Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.)


Program: B.S.
School of Polytechnic  
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 221 ~ 260-481-6338


Industrial Engineering Technology is part of the School of Polytechnic .  Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) prepares students for existing and emerging careers in improving the bottom-line of manufacturing and service industries. Industrial engineers solve the problems of industry by improving quality, productivity, and utilizing resources efficiently. The need for industrial engineers is growing as companies adopt industrial engineering principles such as, six sigma and lean manufacturing, to survive in the competitive world.


IET B.S. Program Objectives

1.  To prepare graduates with knowledge, technical, analytical, managerial, and collaborative skills necessary to develop, implement, and improve integrated systems in manufacturing and service industries that include people, materials, equipment, information, and energy.

2.  To develop a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

3.  To prepare graduates for careers in higher levels of system design, integration, and management.


Student outcomes for the degree are as follows:

  •  an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  •  an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  •  an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  •  an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  •  an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

 

Accreditation

The Industrial Engineering Technology degree is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Delivery

POLYTECHNIC programs emphasize practice-based learning via hands-on laboratory applications using state-of-the-art equipment. Some courses are available through online, distance, and hybrid learning, however many incorporate an on-campus laboratory element.

Declaring This Major

Students interested in declaring Industrial Engineering Technology as their major may do so in one of two ways:

1. On their application when they first apply to the university.

2. After meeting with a faculty advisor, a change of major can be declared.

General Requirements:

1.  Degree Requirements  
2.  General Education Requirements  
3.  Academic Regulations  

College Scorecard


The U.S. Department of Education has created a scorecard for each university and its programs.  The scorecard shows data for the university such as graduation rate, average annual cost, and median earnings.  Then, when certain minimum standards have been met, data are available for a specific program.  That data could include median earnings, median total debt, and number of graduates. The link below will help you learn more:

https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?151102-Purdue-University-Fort-Wayne&fos_code=1506&fos_credential=3

Program Requirements:


Industrial Engineering Technology B.S. 4-Yr. Plan:  

  • Students must complete all courses earning grades of C- or better.
  • Student Responsibilities:  You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career.  All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair.
  • Transfer credit limits, see Academic Regulations above.
  • General Education and Major courses as listed below.

Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.) Articulation with Ivy Tech, Requirements and 2-Yr Plan  

Total Credits: 120 (including 60 Cr. from A.S. Degree)


Additional Course Use


  • MA 22700 required, MA 16500 accepted

  • PHYS 21800 required, PHYS 15200 accepted
  • PHYS 21900 required, PHYS 25100 accepted

  • CHM 11100 required, CHM 11500 accepted

  • ET 19000 required, ME 25000 accepted

Student Responsibility


You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career.  If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.