Florida International University | College of Engineering and Computing

Name of the undergraduate degree program

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Mission Statement

The ISE Department is committed to providing an excellent education to our students so that graduates of the BSISE program can function effectively as ISE professionals. Our Students should be problem solvers, ethical professionals, independent learners, decision makers, and systems designers. Moreover, our students should have the people skills required to interact effectively in the workplace.

Student Learning Outcomes

FIU Industrial and Systems Engineering graduates should be able to do the following:

Content/Discipline Knowledge

    1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
    2) An ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data
    3) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
    4) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
    5) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering          practice
    6) Be able to design, analyze, implement, & manage effective production & service systems
    7) Be able to integrate the engineering and business processes of an organization
    8) Be able to integrate processes involving people, material, equipment, information, controls & money

Critical Thinking

1) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
2) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and          societal context
3) A recognition of the need, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
4) A knowledge of contemporary issues
5) Have a global perspective of enterprise

Oral and Written Communication

    1) An ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams
    2) An ability to communicate effectively
    3) Be able to provide leadership in multi-functional teams

The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredits engineering programs on a nationwide basis. Students wishing more information about accreditation should consult their respective departmental office or the Office of the Dean. The following baccalaureate engineering programs in the college are accredited by ABET, Inc., Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
and Mechanical Engineering.

ISE undergraduate program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET accreditation is a continuous process.