Major: Engineering and Industrial Management
From estimating the costs of materials to ensuring that a site is safe for workers, industrial managers make sure that engineering projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Majors in engineering and industrial management prepare for this role. They learn how to manage finances by mastering mathematical methods and studying economic theories as well as looking at real examples from the business world. Students also gain hands-on experience in factories and other job sites.
Students of engineering and industrial management learn how to plan and manage engineering and industrial projects.
Did You Know?
- OSHA, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was founded in 1971 to ensure worker safety.
Are You Ready To...?
- Practice inspecting workplaces for dangers
- Use computer spreadsheet software
- Solve problems in which you estimate the hours needed to complete certain jobs
- Learn how to judge project quality
- Learn how to manage a unionized workplace
- Read and write about industrial management case studies (real-world examples)
- Study OSHA regulations
It Helps to Be...
Good with numbers but also interested in working with people. You will be working in teams with other students as you learn how to manage workers.
College Checklist
- Will you have the chance to complete a capstone experience, such as a senior thesis?
- How much off-campus work or internship experience does the program include?
- Will the program help you find work after graduation?
Did You Know?
- In addition to reducing injury, illness, and death, workplace safety saves money. According to OSHA, injuries cost U.S. businesses $125 billion a year.
Course Spotlight
If you major in engineering and industrial management, you may be required to take a course in engineering economy. In this class, you'll learn how to use math and other tools to estimate the cost and value of engineering projects. Professors typically cover such topics as inflation and depreciation, risk analysis, and project financing. Once you’ve mastered basic concepts, you may work with a group to analyze a real-world engineering project.
