College of Aeronautics and Engineering
www.kent.edu/cae

About This Program

Ready to improve how the world works—one system at a time? The Industrial Engineering Technology program focuses on the practical application of engineering principles to optimize processes, increase efficiency and solve complex challenges in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and beyond. Read more...

Contact Information

• cae@kent.edu | 330-672-2892
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Program Delivery

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Additional Careers

• Manufacturing engineer
• Metal and plastic machine worker
• Process analyst
• Quality control inspector

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering Technology is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is accredited as a “Certified School” by the Foundry Educational Foundation (fefinc.org).

^{* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.}

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Note:  Students admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate prerequisite knowledge on a math placement exam (the ALEKS exam) prior to starting their first semester. Students who fail to obtain the minimum score required to place into the required math courses are at risk of delaying graduation.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Some course options may require coursework outside of this program.

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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Preferred options: ENGR 13586, ENGR 13587, ENGR 20002, ENGR 21020, ENGR 21022, ENGR 30001 and ENGR 33111.

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Students scoring 34 or below on the ALEKS math assessment are required to enroll in CAE 12260 until they successfully complete MATH 00022.

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Students are encouraged to declare a minor to fulfill general electives. Suggestions include, but are not limited to, Management, Sustainability, Innovation or a foreign language minor.

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

The educational objectives of the program are the following:

1. Drive positive change in the community by engaging in careers in the areas of manufacturing, quality, engineering management, foundry operations or related fields in a manner that promotes excellence and integrity.
2. Practice forward-thinking through continued education by way of professional development, graduate education and other continued self-motivated learning.
3. Successfully navigate the ever-changing trajectory of the world, practicing compassion while meeting personal and professional goals.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering Technology successfully prepares graduates to apply basic engineering principles, skills and management practices using a systems approach to provide leadership and provide applied solutions to technical problems addressing societal needs and challenges. The program provides students instruction in basic math and science, engineering principles, processes and project and supply chain management. Students learn in the classroom as well as through hands-on activities and experiments.

This degree program can function as a completer degree for students with an associate degree in engineering technology.

Students may apply early to the Master of Engineering Technology degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program Policy in the University Catalog for more information.