Industrial and Systems Engineering Accreditation

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years of graduation, alumni of the Industrial and Systems Engineering program at Slippery Rock University are expected to:

Attain sustained professional employment in modern industrial and systems engineering-based careers with increased levels of responsibility.
Engage in technical training, professional certifications, and/or advanced degrees to support their career progression.
Demonstrate professional and emotive growth towards leadership roles in their profession, and/or communities.

The student outcomes (SOs) of Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering include:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to 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
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to 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
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.