Accreditation (ABET)

Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science program in Industrial Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org, under the General Criteria and the Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.  Within three to five years of graduation, the alumni of the Industrial Engineering undergraduate program will:

  1. Make immediate contributions towards the design and implementation of innovative, effective solutions for improving processes and systems in society, business, and industry.
  2. Have successful careers as engineering professionals with increasing responsibility and impact in their careers.
  3. Will communicate and function effectively in a collaborative and inclusive team, and will recognize the economic, societal, and ethical impacts of their decisions.
  4. Effectively adapt to changes in technology and our global society over the course of their professional lives by continuously learning.
     

The Bachelor of Science program in Manufacturing Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.ABET.org, under the General Criteria and the Manufacturing and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria. Within three to five years of graduation, the alumni of the Manufacturing Engineering undergraduate program will:

  1. Make immediate contributions towards the design and implementation of innovative, effective solutions for improving processes and systems in society, business, and industry.
  2. Have successful careers as engineering professionals with increasing responsibility and impact in their careers.
  3. Will communicate and function effectively in a collaborative and inclusive team, and will recognize the economic, societal, and ethical impacts of their decisions.
  4. Effectively adapt to changes in technology and our global society over the course of their professional lives by continuously learning.

Student Outcomes

The Industrial Engineering Program and Manufacturing Engineering Program have adopted the following ABET Student Outcomes. 
All graduates of our program shall demonstrate 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
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