Bachelor of Science - BS in Industrial Engineering University of Illinois Chicago

Industrial Engineering is where engineering meets business. It’s the perfect career for people who like to solve practical problems in a variety of working environments and develop systems to improve quality and productivity. Industrial engineers focus on how to get the work done most efficiently, balancing many factors—such as time, number of workers needed, available technology, actions workers need to take, achieving the end product with no errors, workers’ safety, environmental concerns, and cost. To find ways to reduce waste and improve performance, industrial engineers first study product requirements carefully. Then they use mathematical methods and models to design manufacturing and information systems to meet those requirements most efficiently.

The University of Illinois Chicago traces its origins to several private health colleges founded in Chicago during the 19th century. In the 20th century, new campuses were built in Chicago and later joined together to form a comprehensive learning community. In the last three decades, UIC has transformed itself into one of the top 65 research universities in the United States. UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges, and a major public medical center.