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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E.

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
Plans of Study

Industrial engineering (IE) is a field of study intended for individuals who are interested in formulating mathematical, statistical, and computer simulation models of complex systems in manufacturing, logistics, information, healthcare, transportation, financial, utilities, entertainment, and service. IEs connect big data sets and models to make engineering decisions for improving system performance and developing public policies. Unlike traditional disciplines in engineering, the scope of the industrial engineering field is very broad.

Mission Statement

The mission of the IMSE Department is to:

  • Assure student success through a high-quality education which integrates the latest research and practices of the field;
  • Pursue excellence in interdisciplinary research and innovation;
  • Engage with the profession and the community.

Please see the mission statement on the department website for additional information.

Program Educational Objectives

Our graduates are expected to:

  1. Apply concepts of industrial engineering effectively, creatively, and ethically to solve complex problems.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork with diverse and cross-disciplinary stakeholders.
  3. Engage in leadership while serving the profession and communities at the regional, national, and global levels.
  4. Continue to pursue life-long learning and professional growth.

Student Outcomes

​​The graduates of the B.S. degree program in Industrial Engineering at USF will demonstrate that they have an ability to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. ​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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. ​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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Criteria

The Program Criteria for the Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs

Lead Society: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

  1. Curriculum

The curriculum must provide both breadth and depth across the range of engineering science, computer science, and engineering design topics implied by the title and objectives of the program.

The curriculum must include design, analysis, operation, and improvement of integrated systems that produce or supply products or services in an effective, efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner.

The curriculum must utilize real-world experiences and business perspectives.

The curriculum must include the topical areas of productivity analysis, operations research, probability, statistics, engineering economy, and human factors.

   2. Faculty

The program must demonstrate that faculty members who teach core industrial engineering courses have an understanding of professional practice and maintain currency in their respective professional areas.

University Admissions - College of Engineering

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

For Admission information specific to the College of Engineering, see the information at College of Engineering .

Progression Requirements in the Upper Division - Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E.

Industrial Engineering students who have fully met the below requirements and are in good academic standing, may progress into the upper division for the major. Prior to progression into the upper division, a student may be permitted to take no more than two departmental Engineering courses.  The department may have continuation requirements which specify minimum performance standards in core major courses which must be met before further registration in the department is granted.

  1. Completion of with a minimum grade of C in each course and a 3.0 GPA based upon the best attempt in these courses:
  2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5
  3. A minimum USF GPA of 2.5

Students who meet the minimum USF GPA and overall GPA requirements, but not the preferred qualifications (#1 above) may submit a Conditional Progression form to the IMSE Undergraduate Committee for consideration. Forms for the Fall term are due by October 1st and Spring term are due by March 1st. 

Departmental Policies

The Department has the following policies:

  • Mandatory academic advising of students for each term,
  • Exit interviews as a graduation requirement,
  • Students are encouraged to take the FE Exam.

Required Courses: (105 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E. (27 credit hours)*

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program. 

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program. 

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

  • MAC X311 OR MAC X281 - 4 credit hours
  • MAC X312 OR MAC X282 - 4 credit hours
  • MAC X313 OR MAC X283 - 4 credit hours
  • MAP X302 OR MAP X305 - 3 credit hours
  • (CHM X045 AND CHM X045L) OR CHM X045C OR (CHS X440 AND CHS X440L)  - 4 credit hours
  • (PHY X048 AND PHY X048L) OR PHY X048C - 4 credit hours
  • (PHY X049 AND PHY X049L) OR PHY X049C OR (PHY X044 AND PHY X049L) - 4 credit hours

* All state common prerequisite courses count towards major-required Mathematics and Science courses and are not additional credit hours

State Mathematics Pathway - Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E. (7 credit hours)*

The Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E. uses the Algebra through Calculus Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

Major Core Courses: 35 courses; 98 credit hours

Math and Science Courses: 10 courses; 27 credit hours

Basic Engineering Courses: 9 courses; 23 credit hours

Specialization Courses: 15 courses; 45 credit hours

Technical Writing Course: 1 course; 3 credit hours

Major Electives: 3 courses; 7 credit hours

Seven (7) credit hours of Departmental Upper-Level Electives (Industrial Engineering Technical Elective)

Additional Information - Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E.

GPA Requirements

Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 semester GPA, 2.0 Math and Science GPA, 2.0 Engineering GPA, 2.0 Specialization GPA, 2.0 USF GPA, and 2.0 overall GPA.

Grading Requirements

Unless otherwise stated, the minimum acceptable grade in all BSIE required math, science, engineering, and specialization courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient).

Residency Requirements

Transfer students must complete a minimum number of approved specialization courses in the major at USF. The minimum number of USF specialization credit hours required is established by the respective academic department. In no case will this be less than 18 hours. Basic engineering courses are not considered specialization courses. The University residency requirement must also be met.

A dual degree student must meet the requirements of each major and have a minimum of 18 approved specialization hours taken in the degree granting department beyond those specialization hours required for the first degree.

Internship Opportunities

The College of Engineering and USF’s Center for Career and Professional Development Cooperative Education (Co-Op) program provides services for students interested in experiential educational experiences. A wide variety of industries and government agencies offer internships and cooperative education employment opportunities for engineering students. Participants gain valuable expertise in practical applications and other aspects of operations and development in a professional engineering environment. Students normally apply for participation in this program during their first year in the engineering college and pursue actual internships during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. The IMSE department strongly encourages all BSIE students to pursue internship opportunities and provides continual information to students as new opportunities become available.

Accreditation Information

The Industrial Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Research Opportunities - College of Engineering

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 - Advanced Undergraduate Research Experience  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E.

Students who wish to declare Industrial Engineering as their major must apply to be admitted into the department. A department application and an IE flowchart with courses completed must be obtained from Engineering Student Services in Engineering Building III (ENC) 1302 prior to an initial advising appointment request in the department. This should be done when the four core prerequisites of EGN 1113 - Introduction to Design Graphics , EGN 3443 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers , EGN 4450 - Introduction to Linear Systems , and EGN 3615 - Engineering Economics with Social and Global Implications  have been satisfactorily completed, and the minimum entrance requirements are met. The first departmental advising session will be scheduled with the Undergraduate Director, Dr. Kingsley Reeves. Subsequently, the student will be assigned to an IE faculty as their permanent advisor for the remainder of their semesters until completion of their degree.

Visit http://www.usf.edu/engineering/imse/about-us/contacts.aspx for contact information.

Plans of Study - Industrial Engineering B.S.I.E.