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Bachelor's

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering graduates are prepared to design systems that improve productivity, safety, and sustainability across industries. The program blends engineering, data analytics, and human-centered design to solve complex organizational challenges. From streamlining global supply chains to optimizing healthcare systems and advanced manufacturing, students gain hands-on experience applying mathematics, science, and engineering principles to real-world problems. Graduates are prepared to lead teams, communicate effectively, uphold professional ethics, and continuously adapt to a rapidly evolving global workforce.

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Degree Program

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

College

Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering

Credit Hours

130 Credits (4 Years)

Engineer Efficient Solutions

Design systems that integrate technology, data, and human behavior to maximize efficiency, safety, and organizational performance.

Degree & Course Details

Leadership Legacy

Founded in 1934, the department was the first Industrial Engineering (IE) program in Texas and among the earliest Industrial Engineering programs nationwide.
Hands-On Experience

Gain real experience using industry-grade equipment in our machine shop and create prototypes in the Stinson 3D-Printing Lab.
Where Industry Meets Opportunity

Every industry runs on systems and processes, positioning industrial engineers to thrive across sectors and adapt in an evolving job market.

Key Courses

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IE 2401 - Work Design for Production Operations

Fundamentals of work design for production operations, including work measurement, methods engineering, improvement methodologies, product and workstation design, and engineering design team operations.

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Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): IE 2341.

IE 3329 - Fundamentals of Project Management

Fundamentals of project management for engineers, including project selection, planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, resource allocation, control, team operations, evaluation, and closure.

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Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): IE 2341.

IE 4316 - Simulation Systems Modeling

Fundamentals of Monte Carlo methods. Systematic development, programming, and analysis of computer simulation models using a high-level simulation language such as Arena.

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Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): C or better in IE 2341 and IE 3312.

IE 4306 - Advanced Systems Safety Engineering

Fundamentals of occupational safety, regulatory requirements, qualitative and quantitative hazard evaluation, human reliability, product safety, incident investigation, and best practices to reduce occupational injuries.

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Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): IE 2401.

Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Industrial Engineering

Texas Tech's Accelerated BS/MS in Industrial Engineering lets undergrads overlap graduate coursework, earning both degrees in 5 years.

Courses on systems optimization, manufacturing, operations research, and human factors prepare students with a breadth of knowledge for high-demand roles with higher starting salaries. Students earn advanced credentials with reduced time and debt compared to sequential degrees.

Career Paths & Salary Ranges

Our Industrial Engineering graduates are making an impact across industries. Explore where our alumni are working and what they're building.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Incoming students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. Admitted students can find additional external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe.

Whitacre College of Engineering Scholarships

Support for high‑achieving engineering students demonstrating leadership and academic excellence.

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Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering Department Awards

Program‑specific opportunities for students in good academic standing.

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Student Testimonials

Meet students sharing their experiences in engineering at Texas Tech.

Diego Lahoz

Industrial Manufacturing and Systems Engineering

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