Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)
If you are interested in learning what it takes to turn creative new ideas into profit making opportunities using a combination of engineering, economics, and communication skills, and if you enjoy problem solving and improving the way people do things, Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering might be for you. The IEE curriculum at WMU is an ABET accredited program that combines a traditional industrial engineering program with an entrepreneurial engineering focus where engineering design, creativity, and innovation are emphasized throughout the curriculum. The curriculum offers students the opportunity to solve real world engineering problems in a practical business model setting. Students learn how to bring real products and services to market, and how to start their own companies to market and sell their product ideas. Students also learn how to be an entrepreneur in a small company, or how to lead successful entrepreneurial projects in a larger company. IEE students gain knowledge and understanding of industrial and entrepreneurial engineering from a combination of academic and practical experiences that complement core engineering, math and science courses. Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineers (IEE) are engineers who are educated for the new economy, an economy where entrepreneurs with technical skills have tremendous opportunities and career options. They design, improve and implement systems that bring together people, materials and equipment in order to make businesses function in the most efficient way possible.
IEE combines aspects of engineering, business and management, that qualifies you for opportunities in a variety of career endeavors: manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, entertainment, distribution, logistics, banking, or insurance – to name just a few. Graduates of the IEE Program learn the traditional math and science base of an engineering degree. In addition, they enroll in courses aimed at learning how to use engineering skills to become a successful entrepreneurial engineer. |
You will study subjects such as entrepreneurial engineering, engineering economy, quality control, supply-chain management, ergonomics, computer simulation, and operations control at a state-of-art campus designed to promote the future success of our students. A major feature of the program allows you to apply 15 credit hours toward any minor you want. This is the only engineering program at WMU that has this flexibility. Now you can diversify your knowledge base all as part of your degree. Recent graduates have been hired by organizations such as
Consider ThisAt WMU our goal is to produce job-ready graduates, and our IEE students exemplify this. Western’s program will prepare you to take the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) Exam, which is the first step to become a professional in the field. In 2007, 89% of IEE students passed this exam, well above the national average of 69% As an IEE student, you will participate in hands-on projects with local industry, can apply for several departmental scholarships, and join one of our student societies, such as the Institute of Industrial Engineers Go Beyond Your Limits"I personally like Western because you are treated as an individual here, not a number. You have one on one interaction with professors, not their assistants. There are so many extra programs and activities to help you succeed as a student and a person. It feels like Western is truly concerned about you and your future and wants to ensure that you are going to succeed, especially the Industrial Engineering Department. We have a very close- knit group of students that are not only classmates, but friends. We also have an outstanding staff that puts in the extra mile to help students and to make everything interesting by applying it to everyday use. I feel lucky to have experienced the closeness and friendship of this department, with students, faculty, and staff. It helped my learning experience and made me want to go beyond the limits." -Courtney Miller-BSE-Industrial Engineering, 2004 |
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Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering Objectives
- Plan, design, analyze, model, improve and implement systems to optimize the utilization of people and facilities.
- Use engineering tools to support engineering decisions.
- Manage projects, people, and resources effectively.
- Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and graphic forms.
- Pursue professional growth and interact effectively in work environments.
Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering Outcomes
- Ability to define problems, design solutions, and compare alternatives in various settings
- Ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and improve operations
- Ability to apply theory and techniques to optimize the utilization of people, facilities, and methods
- Ability to apply scientific methods through experimentation
- Ability to apply statistical and simulation methods and techniques
- Ability to apply logical decision-making techniques
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
- Ability to identify, use, and modify tools and technologies effectively in appropriate settings
- Understanding of ethical behavior in the engineering profession
- Understanding of the professional, societal, and global impact of industrial engineering activities
- Ability to use electronic tools in an engineering or technical environment
- Demonstration of good oral, written, visual, and graphical communication
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning, including participation in professional activities and maintaining currency in one's profession
- Ability to work effectively, fairly, and equitably in a team.
Curriculum 2009-2010
Semester I - Fall (14 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 1020 Technical Communication (Prof. 1) | 3 |
| IME 1420 Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MATH 1220 (or MATH 1700) Calculus I (Prof. 4) | 4 |
| CHEM 1100 General Chemistry I (Area VI) | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 General Chemistry Lab I (Area VI) | 1 |
14 |
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Semester II - Spring (17 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| CS 1021 Intro Engr Comp I: Sprdsheet | 1 |
| CS 1023 Intro Engr Comp III: Comp Prog | 1 |
| IME 2010 Entrepreneurial Engineering I | 3 |
| MATH 1230 (or Math 1710) Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 2050 Mechanics and Heat (Area VI) | 4 |
| PHYS 2060 Mechanics and Heat Lab (Area VI) | 1 |
| AREA I* Fine Arts | 3 |
17 |
|
Semester III - Fall (15 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 2610 Engineering Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 2720 Vector and Multivariate Calculus | 4 |
| ME 2560 Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 2070 Electricity and Light | 4 |
| PHYS 2080 Electricity and Light Lab | 1 |
15 |
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Semester IV - Spring (16 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 2050 Work Design | 4 |
| IME 2620 Probability & Quality for Engineers | 3 |
| ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Area II* Humanities | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
16 |
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Semester V - Fall (16 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 3010 Entrepreneurial Engineering II | 3 |
| IME 3100 Engineering Economics | 3 |
| IME 3160 Report Preparation | 3 |
| MATH 3740 Intro. to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 4 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
16 |
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Semester VI - Spring (16 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 3110 Introduction to Operations Research | 3 |
| IME 3300 Simulation Modeling & Analysis | 3 |
| IME 3420 Ergonomics | 3 |
| ME 2200 Manufacturing Processes | 4 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
16 |
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Semester VII - Fall (17 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 4010 Entrepreneurial Engineering III | 3 |
| IME 4160 Operations Control | 4 |
| IME 4190 Senior Project | 1 |
| AREA III* United States: Culture and Issues | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
| Internship/International Studies | 3 |
17 |
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Semester VIII - Spring (17 Credits) |
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| Course | Credits |
| IME 4190 IE Senior Design | 3 |
| AREA IV* Other Cultures and Civilizations | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 |
| Internship/International Studies | 2 |
| AREA VIII* Health & Wellness | 17 |
Total Credits = 128 |
* At least two of these courses must be at the 3000-4000 level; Depth must be met with a sequence of courses from one department
NOTE: A grade of "C" or better in gate courses (indicated in italicized type) is required for enrollment in upper division courses offered by the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
If you think Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) might be for you, check the following qualifications, and contact The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences via the information listed below.
Preparation
To enter the Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering program, you should have completed in high school at least three and a half years of college preparatory mathematics, including trigonometry, and two years of basic science such as physics and chemistry. If you lack some of this background, you may elect the Pre-Engineering route and select courses that prepare you to enter the program.
Admission
To apply to WMU, write to:
Office of Admissions,
Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo , MI 49008-5211
Call 269-387-2000, or go to http://www.wmich.edu/admissions
Advising
An academic advisor will work with you to ensure that you take the right sequence of courses and get maximum benefit from your studies at WMU.
To make an appointment with an advisor, call 269-276-3270.
Financial Aid
Information about financial assistance such as scholarships, employment opportunities, loans, and grants is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Write to Student Financial Aid,
Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo , MI 49008-5337
Call 269-387-6000, or go to http://www.wmich.edu/finaid
Career Placement
Career services helps WMU students and alumni in job search planning.
Call 269-387-2745, or go to http://www.wmich.edu/career
For More Information
For more information about Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering, write
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Western Michigan University
Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo , MI 49008-5336
Call 269-276-3350, or Email ime-info@wmich.edu
For information about other engineering programs at Western Michigan University, visit the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' web page at: http://www.wmich.edu/engineer