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Polytechnic Programs

Tinkerers, builders, and experimenters—your curiosity can change the future.

Every new gadget began as an innovative idea, a fleeting curiosity that became a perpetual thought that begged to be brought to life. Big and small. Recreational to life changing. It all starts with that spark of curiosity.

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Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.) 

If you want to improve quality and safety and make industrial processes more efficient, consider majoring in industrial engineering technology. As an industrial engineer, you’ll find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes and devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy.

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Program Highlights

  • The ability to use, organize, and interpret scientific data  
  • Experience with designing, planning, and supervising
  • The ability to apply theories and principles of science and math
  • Support from the Mastodon community
  • A prestigious Purdue degree

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How far will you go?

 

*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Accreditation

The Industrial Engineering Technology degree is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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Requirements and Curriculum Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum and diverse requirements will challenge you to go further than you ever imagined. Check out what you can expect as you advance through our program.

Program Educational Objectives

  • Prepare graduates with knowledge, technical, analytical, and managerial, and collaborative skills necessary to develop, implement, and improve integrated systems in manufacturing and service industries that include people, materials, equipment, information, and energy

  • Develop a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary societal, and global issues with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

  • Prepare graduates for careers in higher levels of system design, integration, and management

Learn more about student outcomes and graduation and enrollment data here.