Welcome to the Industrial and Systems Engineering

Photo of Dr. Sohyung Cho, Ph.D. Professor and Chair
It is with sincere pleasure that I welcome your visit to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE) at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University in Georgia. The ISYE prioritizes supporting student success through experiential learning opportunities in a friendly community and advancing knowledge  by means of research and innovation. The ISYE offers two ABET accredited undergraduate degree programs (BS Industrial and Systems Engineering, BS Industrial Engineering Technology), two graduate degree programs (MS Engineering Management, MS Systems Engineering) and PhD Interdisciplinary Engineering degree under a mission to empower traditional and non-traditional students with the ability and vision to transform the future. Scholarship in the Department includes both industry- and government-funded research projects focused on the practical application of engineering principles for various areas including health systems, sustainable energy, manufacturing, analytics, human factors, and best practices in engineering education. Our dedicated faculty and staff strive to make the ISYE to be nationally and internationally recognized by student-focused education, cutting edge research and innovation, and we invite you to be a part of our journey! 

Overview

The Industrial and Systems Engineering department offers B.S. Industrial & Systems Engineering, B.S. Industrial Engineering Technology, M.S. Systems Engineering, and M.S. Engineering Management that prepare graduates for careers in quality, supply chain logistics, project management, facilities planning, production planning, process analysis, simulation modeling, systems design, and operations management.

Academic Distinction

Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE) delivers an exceptional, hands-on, and student-focused educational experience that equips both traditional and non-traditional students with the tools and vision to shape the future. Serving students from Atlanta, the Southeast, and across the globe, we pride ourselves in developing forward-thinking leaders ready to transform industries worldwide. Our nationally recognized faculty spearhead cutting-edge research funded by industry and government, translating engineering principles into real-world impact across a wide range of sectors, including health systems, human systems integrations, sustainable energy, advanced production systems, data analytics, and pioneering innovations in engineering education.

Key highlights of our offerings include:

  • ABET-accredited undergraduate programs (BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, BS in Industrial Engineering Technology), graduate programs (MS in Engineering Management, MS in Systems Engineering), and an interdisciplinary PhD with a specialization in Healthcare Systems.
  • Interdisciplinary research opportunities focusing on healthcare systems through research workshops, multidisciplinary symposiums, and networking opportunities.
  • Flexible scheduling options, designed with working professionals in mind, to accommodate career advancement without compromising current commitments.
  • Strategic location in metro Atlanta, a thriving hub for industry opportunities.

Industrial and Systems Engineering Accreditation

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The Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation  Commission of , under the  commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs and Systems and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. .

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation  Commission of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. .

Enrollment and Graduation Statistics

  • Program 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
    BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering 215 190 178 182 247
    BS in Industrial Engineering Technology 306 296 299 285 259
  • Program 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 
    BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering 10 46 46 45 33
    BS in Industrial Engineering Technology 45 68 63 54 68

Industry Advisory Board

The Industrial and Systems Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) provides support and guidance from the community of professional engineers. The IAB provides valuable advice on the mission and goals of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department. The IAB also promotes a collaborative relationship between industry and academia.

Current Members

  • Assurant
  • Daugherty
  • Delta
  • Imerys
  • Lexis Nexis
  • NS1
  • Peak Technologies
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Shaw
  • Southern Co
  • Synchrony
  • UPS

Shared Governance Documents

Bylaws of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University.

Department Bylaws

Department Promotion and Tenure Guidelines (in revision): Standards and procedures for awarding promotion and/or tenure to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering faculty members.