Finding and becoming a mentor while studying to become an industrial engineer, Western student Rachel Millett has taken on leadership roles on campus and is ready to start her career in a field experiencing explosive growth.
When you choose industrial and entrepreneurial engineering or engineering management, you will conquer challenging courses that let you pursue new and innovative knowledge. When you graduate, you will find a career in a field dedicated to engineering a better world.
Your coursework will challenge and inspire you. You'll learn fundamentals that prepare you for success in in your field. Choose the degree is right for. you: bachelor, accelerated master, master's or doctoral. So what can you do?
Engineering management requires technical and managerial skills to lead engineering teams. It's all about combining business acumen with technical expertise.
Industrial and entrepreneurial engineering involves designing and implementing systems that improve an organization's processes. When you enter this field, your goal will be to make your company efficient and innovative.
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The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences was really able to help me progress a 3D mindset, a creative way of thinking, a way of being able to think outside of the box and come up with solutions that I really didn't even know were out there.
Spencer Rochowiak, B.S.'21, founder of Bowden 3D and sales engineer at Plascore
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What have other students achieved?
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The 2023 Bronco Pitch competition showcased student entrepreneurs from Western Michigan University who delivered three-minute pitches to panels of judges. The winning team was made up of three engineering students who created an atmospheric water generator called SELPE, to alleviate the daily task of watering plants.