{"id":28680,"date":"2026-03-24T14:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/?post_type=department&#038;p=28680"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:01:08","slug":"undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"department","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-u-py-80\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t<header class=\"page-header\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n\t\t\tUndergraduate Programs\t\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/header>\n\t\n\t\n\n<p><strong>Why Study Industrial &amp; Manufacturing Engineering at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 51ÁÔÆæ, undergraduate programs in industrial engineering are about more than efficiency\u2014it\u2019s about designing smarter systems, solving real problems, and making an impact from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn by doing and get hands-on experience with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smart manufacturing and automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply chains and logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analytics and simulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable engineering solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t just learn\u2014you\u2019ll build and solve.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-programs-container\"><div class=\"uwm-p-programs uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--2--sm uwm-l-grid--3--md uwm-l-grid--3--lg uwm-u-mt-40\">                            <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2025\/04\/BS-Engineering-Image-1-800x400.png\" class=\"attachment-uwm_academics_program_card size-uwm_academics_program_card\" alt=\"\" \/>                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/bachelor-of-science-in-engineering\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Engineering<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">\n                            Major<span class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle-detail\">On Campus<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2021\/02\/Industrial_banner_final-800x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-uwm_academics_program_card size-uwm_academics_program_card\" alt=\"Student writing an equation on glass\" \/>                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/academics\/industrial-engineering\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Industrial Engineering<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">\n                            Major, Minor<span class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle-detail\">On Campus<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Accreditation<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The&nbsp;BSE program in Industrial Engineering&nbsp;is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abet.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cmcgoverl%40uwm.edu%7C6e140055f34d45ef561f08db8c849be5%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C638258273442774042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dNAVUQDZVZMm2Ymh60sqJQDVZRNnFHzwKzMjUiMb2jM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.abet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Admissions<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Get started here: <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/uwm.edu\/admission\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Turn data into decisions and gain the skills to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimize complex systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve operations across industries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design resilient, efficient supply chains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/engineering-applied-science\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/industrial-engineering-bse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industrial Engineering, BSE Course Catalog<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Honors<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You will be eligible for these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/engineering-applied-science\/materials-engineering\/materials-engineering-bse\/#honorstext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">honors in the major&nbsp;<\/a>during your studies and upon completing your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students at 51ÁÔÆæ have many opportunities to earn&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/honors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">honors recognition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Internships &amp; Co-ops<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ is located in Milwaukee, one of the Midwest\u2019s leading hubs for engineering, manufacturing, and technology companies\u2014a major advantage for undergraduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paid engineering internships and co-op programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships with companies like  Komatsu, Krones, Rockwell Automation, UPS, and Usinger\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking opportunities with industry professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong job placement rates after graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many 51ÁÔÆæ industrial engineering students secure full-time job offers before they graduate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The annual <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/research\/student-research-poster-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis <\/a>is a signature event for our college. Both undergraduate and graduate students gain valuable communication experience sharing their research and out-of-classroom experiences with faculty and industry judges, who provide feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Senior Design Projects<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>In order to earn a bachelor&#8217;s degree in industrial engineering, students work in teams to apply the skills they have learned over their years at our college in a year-long senior design project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/home\/senior-design-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the kinds of projects our students have undertaken<\/a> each semester.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Student Organizations<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial and systems engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For full descriptions and contact information of all engineering and Industrial Engineering related student organizations and clubs, <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/student-organizations\/\">click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Undergraduate Teaching Labs<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p id=\"h-uwm-students-have-a-wealth-of-additional-resources-available-to-them-within-the-college-of-engineering-amp-applied-science-from-computer-labs-and-tutoring-resources-to-teaching-labs-and-spaces-to-create-or-collaborate-details-here\">51ÁÔÆæ students have a wealth of additional resources available to them within the College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/resources\/\">Details here<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Undergraduate Research<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>As a top-tier (R1) research university, 51ÁÔÆæ provides undergraduate research opportunities in electrical engineering\u2014a key differentiator for students comparing programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can work alongside faculty engaged in research including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smart grids and renewable energy systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric vehicles and battery technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial intelligence and machine learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced electronics and sensing systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and to participate in the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/our\/programs\/support-for-undergraduate-research-fellows-surf\/surf-program-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows<\/a>&nbsp;(SURF)&nbsp;<\/strong>program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by closely working with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/05\/stud.orgs_.Otieno.jpg\" alt=\"one man and two women who study undergraduate industrial engineering stand together holding awards.\" class=\"wp-image-19170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/05\/stud.orgs_.Otieno.jpg 400w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/05\/stud.orgs_.Otieno-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>Kalen Walker, president of NSBE (left), and Sydney Block, president of SWE (right), display their groups&#8217; awards with faculty member Wilkistar Otieno, industrial engineering.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n            <nav aria-label=\"Section\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border uwm-u-mb-40\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/\">Industrial &amp; Manufacturing Engineering<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <ul>\n                                            \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/undergraduate\/\" >Undergraduate Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/masters-programs\/\" >Master&#039;s Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/phd-programs\/\" >PhD Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/people\/\" >People<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/industrial-manufacturing-engineering\/research\/\" >Research<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for Current Students<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                        <\/ul>\n            <\/nav>\n        \n\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-my-40\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                <strong>Contact Info:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ceas-ime@uwm.edu\">ceas-ime@uwm.edu<\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Street Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>3200 North Cramer Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53211<br \/><br \/><strong>Mailing Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>P.O. 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