Welcome to Minnesota's Premier BSIE Program!

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Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
105 Voss-Kovach Hall 1305 Ordean Court Duluth, MN 55812	Phone: 218-726-6161 Fax: 218-726-8596 E-mail: mie@d.umn.edu

Strengths of the BSIE Program

• Two tracks - Track system that provides students with an opportunity to specialize in Industrial and Systems Engineering or International Engineering.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education - Class sizes and laboratory sections are small (typically less than 25), and the vast majority of lectures and lab sections are taught by our dedicated, award winning faculty.
• Manufacturing emphasis - Many courses and laboratories focus on the design, operation, and management of manufacturing systems, and most faculty members have manufacturing industry experience.
• Laboratory intensive - Many courses have a hands-on laboratory component where students get practical experience with a wide variety of industry-grade equipment and software tools in our excellent facilities.
• Accreditation - The BSIE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Mission

Educational Objectives

1. Solve industrial engineering problems by applying contemporary engineering tools to propose and implement effective solutions.
2. Design, develop, implement and improve integrated systems that include people, materials, information, equipment, and energy.
3. Contribute as informed, ethical, and responsible members of the engineering profession and society as a whole.
4. Continue lifelong professional development throughout their career.
5. Collaborate and communicate effectively with others as a member or leader of an engineering or multidisciplinary team in an international setting.