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Industrial Engineering Technology

Design and Integrate Systems

Industrial engineering technology professionals design, improve and manage integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy. They’re an important part of keeping organizations and processes running smoothly.

Our engineering technology programs combine the practical application of science and engineering with a stronger emphasis on execution and implementation.

At UD, you can choose to focus on different areas of engineering. The most common minors or concentrations for industrial engineering technology students are:

Classes

Mechanical engineering technology students take a well-rounded group of courses to build their engineering skills and technical knowledge. 

Examples of courses:

  • Materials and Processes – discover the chemical and physical properties of metals, ceramics and polymers, casting processes and plastics processes. 
  • Mechanical Design – Use CAD techniques to create 3D component and assembly models and technical drawings that show industry standards and practices
  • Project Management – understand and apply the principles of project management to processes students may encounter at their jobs.

View the full plan of study.

Exploring Inside and Outside the Classroom

Many of our faculty have years of experience in the industry, and they bring their real-world applications to the classroom. They have worked in automotive, manufacturing, product development and more. 

Co-ops and internships are a great way for students to take their engineering experience to the next level and find their passion. Our voluntary work placements are paid positions and provide invaluable engineering work experience integrated into the student's academic plan.

Your academic journey culminates in a senior year capstone design course, where your student team will solve a real-world challenge for a client. You’ll be paired with students from other engineering majors to work together to find the solution – many of which clients have adopted and use today.

A High-Quality Education

Minors Ethos Center Bachelor's Plus Master's Program

Minors

Compliment your major or connection with your passion by adding a minor or concentration to your degree program. The School of Engineering offers more than 30 minors, or you can choose one outside of engineering. 39% of mechanical engineering students have a minor.

Learn more about our minors

Engineering for the Common Good

The Ethos Center connects students to community partners around the world for community-engaged engineering education, research, partnerships and action. Many students go on immersions or breakouts inside and outside the U.S. for hands-on social impact engineering projects.

Learn more about the Ethos Center

Earn Your Master's Sooner

Students can also earn their master’s at UD at an accelerated rate through our Bachelor’s Plus Master’s Program. Earn up to six credits that count for both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements, and enjoy 30% off graduate tuition for the first year of the master’s program. On average, most students graduate with their master’s degree in two additional semesters.

Learn more about the BPM program

Careers

Industrial engineering technology graduates are prepared for management and engineering positions in organizations such as healthcare, banking and finance, transportation, retail and government. 

Our industrial engineering technology graduates work at numerous organizations including:

  • Cargill
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Whirlpool Corporation
  • Cummins
  • Deloitte

They also continue their education at schools including:

  • University of Dayton
  • University of Florida

Engineering Co-op and Internship

Explore Your Engineering Future

Take your engineering experience to the next level and find your passion with co-op and internship opportunities. Our Engineering Co-op and Internship office helps students find placements.

CONTACT

Engineering Management, Systems and Technology, Susan Scachitti, Department Chair

Kettering Laboratories, Room 321
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0249
937-229-4216
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Accreditation

The Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET certifies our undergraduate programs in electronic and computer engineering technology, industrial engineering technology, and mechanical engineering technology.

Accreditation