Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration
Overview
The combined major in industrial engineering and business administration is designed to educate students in topics of both disciplines and the interface between them. Industrial engineering involves the design and analysis of systems that include people, equipment, and materials and their interactions and performance in the workplace. An industrial engineer collects this information and evaluates alternatives to make decisions that best advance the goals of the enterprise.
Innovative Curriculum
Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business offers students an opportunity to develop the skills needed to lead in today’s technologically driven business world. We deliver a curriculum that combines knowledge in technology and data analytics with human skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Students in this program will combine the disciplines in order to address complex problems with robust analysis, implementation of technology, and strong leadership.
Students have the option of selecting from several minors to complement their degree and personalize their path. Students can select from minors in the department, in other engineering departments, or from across the university.
The Accelerated Master’s Degree PlusOne program allows current undergraduate students to accelerate the attainment of the master’s degree by applying graduate credits taken as an undergraduate toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current students apply to enroll in the PlusOne program. Students attain their bachelor’s degree followed by a PlusOne year to complete the master’s degree.
Students currently earning a BS in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration can select from the PlusOne pathways available for BS in Industrial Engineering students.
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is the heart of a Northeastern education, combining rigorous coursework with hands-on experience in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field—locally and abroad. With our signature cooperative education (co-op) program, students typically gain six months of work experience integrated as part of the educational program. Both five-year, three-co-op and four-year, two-co-op program options are available.
Co-op jobs generally increase in level of responsibility as students gain theoretical and technical knowledge through their academic work. A sophomore might begin as a computer/data analyst evaluating the performance of a manufacturing system and progress to designing manufacturing engineering workstations by the senior year. There are a variety of co-op employment opportunities ranging from small local firms, to consulting firms, large global companies as well as hospitals and healthcare facilities, and government and banking offices.
Academic Advising
For support with academic questions, contact the academic advisor assigned to this program.
Admissions & Aid
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