Program Overview

Industrial Engineering Technology
Diploma (D40240)

The Industrial Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates to perform as technical leaders in manufacturing and service organizations. The curriculum incorporates the study and application of methods and techniques for developing, implementing and improving integrated systems involving people, material, equipment and information.

The objectives of the Industrial Engineering Technology Diploma program are to provide a
basic understanding of industrial engineering quality and productivity improvement techniques thereby enhancing the training of currently employed manufacturing and service employees.The objectives are fulfilled through the study of courses in quality, productivity, industrial safety, processes, engineering technology and general education courses.

A new Bioprocessing Option has been added to the Industrial Engineering program.  This option provides a fundamental foundation in biotechnology for the industrial engineering student.  Five courses including biology, biomanufacturing processes and chemistry are substituted for more traditional manufacturing materials/processes and physics.

This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Career Outline

Graduates of the curriculum will qualify for positions in a wide range of manufacturing and service organizations.  Employment opportunities include industrial engineering technology, quality assurance, team leadership and supervision.  Certification is available through organizations such as ASQ, SME, and APICS.

Other Program Outcomes

• Graduates must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to perform industrial engineering problem solving techniques to develop and improve processes.  Areas of familiarity include systems analysis, quality and productivity improvement, cost analysis, organizational management and computer usage as a problem-solving tool.
• Graduates must possess knowledge and competence in the understanding of physics (or chemistry) and mathematics at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry.
• Graduates need to possess an ability to think critically about technical problems or work systems and to function independently or on teams.
• Graduates need to be able to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Graduates must project an ability to perform as a responsible engineering technology professional with an understanding of ethical and social responsibilities, a respect for diversity, knowledge of professional, societal and global issues, and a commitment to excellence, responsiveness and continuous improvement.