Information Sciences and Technology for Industrial Engineering Minor

Collection and processing of information have increased in all sectors for solving engineering problems, including manufacturing and service related problems. Efficient and timely analysis of data is critical for the survival of companies. There is a need for industrial engineers with a strong background in information technology and systems.

The minor in Information Sciences and Technology for Industrial Engineering augments the skills of students in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in the information systems area. All students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Industrial Engineering are eligible for this 21-credit minor.

Requirements

NOTE: All course descriptions can be found in LionPATH.

The minor requires 12 credits of core courses:
IST 110: Information, People and Technology (Semesters 1-4)
IE 330: Engineering Analytics (Semesters 5-6)
IST 210: Organization of Data (Semesters 5-6)
IST 220: Networking and Telecommunications (Semesters 5-6)

Nine additional credits must be completed, including:
Six credits from IE 408, IE 418, and IE 433 (Semesters 5-8)
Three credits from MATH 451, MATH 455, IST 402, IST 431, IST 442 or IST 454 (Semesters 5-8)

Entrance to minor

Students can register for the IST for IE minor through LionPATH.

Contact

Giancarlo Labruna oversees the IE-IST minor.