Industrial Engineering (BS)
What is Industrial Engineering?
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers the B.S. in Industrial Engineering to prepare students for a broad range of employment opportunities that include operations management, manufacturing, and healthcare. Our vision is to produce graduates who will lead their organizations to competitive advantage by applying the tools and techniques of industrial engineering. We believe that exposing students to diverse industries in our educational program will enhance their professional skills.
What can I do with an Industrial Engineering Degree?
The demand for industrial engineers is rapidly increasing, especially in the age of technology innovation and rapid market evolution. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects IE to be a high-growth field for the next decade 2019-2029, with greater than 10% growth per year! Another study conducted by the Bureau revealed that nearly 30 thousand IEs were employed in the state of Michigan in 2019, with 20 thousand jobs concentrated in metro Detroit alone.
| OCC Associate Degree | |
|---|---|
| Associate in Science (AS) | Pre-Engineering (AAS) |
| Associate in General Studies (AGS) | Technological Sciences (AAS) see WSU advisor |
| Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits. |
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Oakland Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 1510 Composition I - ENG 1510E and 1510S is also acceptable | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 2200 Professional Communication | 4 | ENG 3050 | |
| Mathematics | MATH 1730 Calculus | 4 | MAT 2010 |
| Social Science | See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities | See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Natural Science | CHE 1510 General Chemistry I | 4 | CHM 1100 |
| PHY 2400 Engineering Physics I | 4 | PHY 2175 | |
| Industrial Engineering Pathway Courses | MAT 1740 Calculus II | 4 | MAT 2020 |
| MAT 2740 Calculus III | 4 | MAT 2030 | |
| MAT 2810 Differential Equations | 4 | MAT 2150 | |
| EGR 1100 Intro to Engineering | 3 | BE 1200 | |
| EGR 2010 Engineering Programming | 4 | BE 1500 | |
| MSE 1000 Material Science Fundamentals | 3 | BE 1300 | |
| PHY 2500 Engineering Physics II | 4 | PHY 2185 | |
| EGR 2100 Statics | 3 | ME 2410 | |
| EGR 2200 Mechanics of Materials | 3 | ME 2420 | |
| EGR 2500 Dynamics | 3 | ME 3400 | |
| Total Credits | 66 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 66 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 0 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 66 |
*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information.
| Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering | Credit |
|---|---|
| ENG 3060 Technical Writing II: Presentation | 3 |
| BE 1310 Materials Science Lab | 1 |
| BE 2100 Basic Engineering III: Prob & Stats | 3 |
| PHI 1120 Professional Ethics | 3 |
| IE 3120 Work Design | 3 |
| IE 4260 Quality Control | 3 |
| IE 4560 Operations Research | 3 |
| IE 4850 Engineering Economy | 3 |
| IE 4800 Engineering Design I | 2 |
| IE 4250 Data Analysis | 3 |
| IE 4310 Production Control | 3 |
| IE 4330 Facilities Design | 3 |
| IE 4420 Systems Simulation | 3 |
| IE 4880 Engineering Design II | 2 |
| IE Technical Electives - See WSU advisor | 18 |
| Total Credits | 56 |
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 56 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 0-4 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 56-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 122-126 min. |
Primary contacts
Oakland Community College
Counseling Office
oaklandcc.edu/counseling
248-341-2000
Transfer Student Success Center
transfer@wayne.edu
313-577-2487
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Oakland Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Oakland Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
Career insights
This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.