The profession of Industrial and Systems Engineering is about choices. Other engineering disciplines apply skills to very specific areas. ISE gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of businesses. Whether it's distributing products worldwide, manufacturing superior automobiles, or streamlining the procedures in an operating room, all of these situations share the common goal of increasing efficiencies and saving companies money.

Students in the ISE bachelor's program take a variety of courses to prepare for their career. They include: General education courses such as writing, formal reasoning and global perspectives. Math and sciences courses in calculus and physics. Engineering core courses such as Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering, CAD and computer problem solving. ISE professional courses in simulation, ergonomics, quality control, operations research, PLM, lean, ERP, robotics and production systems. A team-based senior design experience that can be conducted at a local company. Companies that hosted senior design projects include General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Rayconnect, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, DTE Energy, Beaum