Industrial Engineering (BS)
What is Industrial Engineering?
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the B.S. in Industrial Engineering to prepare students for a broad range of employment opportunities that include operations management, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our vision is to produce graduates who will lead their organizations to competitive advantage by applying the tools and techniques of industrial engineering. We believe that exposing students to diverse industries in our educational program will enhance their professional skills.
What can I do with an Industrial Engineering Degree?
The demand for industrial engineers is rapidly increasing, especially in the age of technology innovation and rapid market evolution. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects IE to be a high-growth field for the next decade 2019-2029, with greater than 10% growth per year! Another study conducted by the Bureau revealed that nearly 30 thousand IEs were employed in the state of Michigan in 2019, with 20 thousand jobs concentrated in metro Detroit alone.
Course planning
Choose an area of study (associate degree), earn Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and complete pathway courses. The below pathway outlines the required Oakland Community College courses. Courses not taken or transferred from Oakland Community College can be completed at Wayne State University
Choose an area of study
| Associate Degree |
|---|
| Associate in Arts (AA) |
| Associate in Science (AS) |
| Associate in General Studies (AGS) |
| Pre-Engineering (AAS) |
| Technological Sciences (AAS) see WSU advisor |
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
| MTA Requirement/Specific Course | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| *ENG 1510 Composition I (ENG 1020) | 3 | ENG 1510E also acceptable |
| *ENG 2200 Professional Communication (ENG 3050) | 4 | |
| *MATH 1730 Calculus (MAT 2010) | 4 | |
| *CHE 1510 General Chemistry I (CHM 1100) | 4 | |
| *PHY 2400 Engineering Physics I (PHY 2175) | 4 | |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 | Suggest: ECO 2620 (If pursuing business minor) |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 | Second Social Science must be from a different discipline |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 3 | |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 3 | Second Humanities/Art must be from different discipline |
| Total | 30 credits min. |
*Meets MTA requirements and/or satisfies Wayne State degree requirement (prerequisites may be required, see OCC counselor).
Complete pathway courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MAT 1740 Calculus II (MAT2020) | 4 |
| MAT 2740 Calculus III (MAT2030) | 4 |
| MAT 2810 Differential Equations (MAT2150) | 4 |
| EGR 1100 Intro to Engineering (BE1200) | 3 |
| EGR 2010 Engineering Programming (BE1500) | 4 |
| MSE 1000 Material Science Fundamentals (BE1300) | 3 |
| PHY 2500 Engineering Physics II (PHY2185) | 4 |
| EGR 2100 Statics (ME2410) | 3 |
| EGR 2200 Mechanics of Materials (ME2420) | 3 |
| EGR 2500 Dynamics (ME3400) | 3 |
| Total | 35 credits |
Course planning
The following courses are required to finish the degree requirements. Any pathway course(s) not completed at the community college can be completed at Wayne State University.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 3060 Technical Writing II: Presentation | 3 |
| BE 1310 Materials Science Lab | 1 |
| BE 2100 Basic Engineering III: Prob & Stats | 3 |
| PHI 1120 Professional Ethics | 3 |
| IE 3120 Work Design | 3 |
| IE 4260 Quality Control | 3 |
| IE 4560 Operations Research | 3 |
| IE 4850 Engineering Economy | 3 |
| IE 4800 Engineering Design I | 2 |
| IE 4250 Data Analysis | 3 |
| IE 4310 Production Control | 3 |
| IE 4330 Facilities Design | 3 |
| IE 4420 Systems Simulation | 3 |
| IE 4880 Engineering Design II | 2 |
| IE Technical Electives - See WSU advisor | 18 |
| Total | 56 credits (minimum) |
Transfer credit summary
| Transfer credit summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Oakland Community College transferrable credits | 66 credits |
| Required Wayne State University Major credits | 56 credits (minimum) |
| Total credits required to complete bachelor's degree | 122 credits (min. 120 credits) |
- WSU requires a minimum of 30 hours in residency.
- You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool for other acceptable equivalences.
How do I get started?
- Join Wayne State Transfer Pathways
- Schedule a WSU Transfer Success Appointment
- Meet with your academic advisors and track your academic progress
Notes
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer).
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of community college and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
- Career tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.
Primary contacts
Oakland Community College
Counseling Office
oaklandcc.edu/counseling
248-341-2000
Transfer Student Success Center
transfer@wayne.edu
313-577-2487
Career insights
This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.