Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

About

The bachelor of science in engineering (BSE) program in industrial engineering combines knowledge from the physical, mathematical and social sciences to design efficient manufacturing and service systems that integrate people, equipment and information. Improvements made by industrial engineering in automation, information control, process quality and organizational design have greatly increased quality of life over the past century. Trends towards globalization, increased complexity, and rapid technological innovation create an even greater need for industrial engineering in the 21st century. Industrial Engineers need to have knowledge and skills in a wide variety of disciplines. An Industrial Engineering degree at Wits will equip you with a solid foundation in the science of Engineering with an emphasis on developing analytical techniques and generalised problem solving skills.  Moreover, graduates in industrial engineering are prepared to design and manage systems for a wide range of organizations. They find exciting career opportunities in all types of manufacturing and service industries, including:

Career Path

Graduate careers include Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist, Six Sigma Analyst, Quality Assurance Manager, Lean Manufacturing Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Manager, Inventory Control Specialist, Logistics Coordinator, Procurement Engineer, Systems Analyst, Data Analyst/Industrial Statistician, ERP Implementation Specialist, Simulation Modeler, Patient Flow Analyst, Healthcare Systems Engineer, Workflow Optimization Specialist, Productivity Consultant Facility Planner, Ergonomics Engineer, Safety & Compliance Officer.