Academics / Undergraduate ProgramBSIE Goals & Outcomes
Academics
/ Undergraduate Program
- Students will have a solid foundation in the mathematics of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) models and supporting quantitative methods by
- having a firm grasp of the mathematical theory necessary to understand and build such models.
- Students will appreciate the broad applicability of IEOR models in engineering and other contexts by
- understanding the taxonomy of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive models
- understanding the need to learn new models and methods as needed to solve new problems
- acquiring sufficiently broad education in math, science, and engineering disciplines to understand where such models might be used
- gaining the necessary context to understand and address global problems through exposure to social science and humanities disciplines.
- Students will be able to formulate an IEOR model of a systems-level problem to support decision-making, with consideration for
- user-centered design and end-user input
- available data
- appropriate choice of modeling and analysis methods
- model tractability.
- Students will be able to solve IEOR models that support decision-making by
- implementing and solving the model using modern software and programming languages
- designing and implementing solution methodology as needed
- rigorously and quantitatively analyzing solutions to the model at a depth supported by available data.
- Students will be able to critically evaluate IEOR models and solutions by
- reviewing literature to place the current problem, model and solution in context
- identifying shortcomings of the analysis
- assessing the impact of the limitations of the solutions on organizational goals and objectives
- recognizing the cost/benefit tradeoffs of implementing the proposed solutions.
- Students will be able to leverage knowledge from Management Sciences to support the implementation of IEOR models and solutions by
- identifying the impact of proposed solutions on individuals, organizations, markets, networks, and societies
- clearly communicating recommendations and limitations to end users
- recognizing the challenges inherent in implementing change in organizations
- effectively leading and working in teams.
Program Educational Objectives
- Competently employ broad-based analytical tools and computers for decision-making and system design, analysis, and performance.
- Assume managerial and leadership roles in their chosen professional careers while working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Engage in continuous learning by seeking out opportunities for higher education or ongoing training related to their employment.
- Effectively adapt to the changing demands in the workplace and able to perform increasingly complex tasks, as well as tasks outside a field of expertise.