BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Why Industrial Engineering?

A wide range of career opportunities possible with an IE degree – work in entertainment (Disney), automotive (Tesla, Toyota, Ford), logistics (UPS, Amazon), healthcare (Norton, Mayo), defense (Boeing, DoD), manufacturing, retail (Kroger, Walmart), financial (Bank of America, Wells Fargo), and so many more
A systems view and practical skills put you on a fast track to management!
IE is listed as one of the most IN DEMAND Engineering jobs by Forbes
IE is #1 fastest growing discipline as per US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Join the #1 engineering discipline in terms of job prospects

Work in any sector, including Healthcare, Entertainment, Banking, Automotive, Manufacturing, Defense, Retail, and much more.

Latest News - Department Awards

Outstanding Rising Junior: Abigail Christmas, Jackson Raich, Sarah Bogan

Latest News - Department Awards

Co-op of the Year: Anne Marie Kouokam Simo

Latest News - Picnic

Spring 2023 Student Retreat at the George Rogers Park

Latest News - IISE Awards

IISE - Society for Health Systems (SHS) Scholarship: Abigail (Abby) Christmas

Why BSIE@UofL?

Large school amenities (UofL) with the benefits of a small school experience (Speed School)
Three semesters of co-op
- Graduate with a FULL YEAR of job experience
- Offset the cost of your degree – students can earn over $30,000 before graduation
Over 93% job placement rate upon graduation!
Get BS/Masters in 5 years via ACCELERATED PATHWAY (BS/MS or BS/MEngEM)
Faculty who care about your educational experience
Paid Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Paid tutoring positions
Potential scholarship opportunities:
- UofL scholarships
- Speed School Scholarships
- IE department need-based AND merit-based scholarships and awards to help offset tuition

What Do IEs LEARN?

Our Graduates are Hired By

Careers in IE

Management/Systems Engineer
Data Scientist
Quality/Process Improvement Engineer
Human Factors Engineer
Industrial/Manufacturing/Production Engineer
And much more …

Student Organizations

UofL INFORMS student chapter
UofL IISE student chapter
UofL Human Factors Engineering Society
IE honor society Alpha Pi Mu

Student Testimonials

“The IE department at the University of Louisville has provided me with amazing opportunities. One of these opportunities include being able to participate in undergrad research to further my knowledge of different facets of industrial engineering. The faculty played a huge part in leading me into research and I am so thankful for their support and interest in my success. Beyond that, the required co-op program gives invaluable experience that really prepares students for their future careers.”
“Coming into Speed School, I was extremely nervous about the difficulty of classes I’d be taking and if I would be able to handle it all. However, after my first semester, I realized there was nothing to be worried about as all the professors and PAL leaders are extremely supportive and want the best for you. When I started taking more IE based classes, that support and encouragement only increased. The IE department really makes sure that you understand what you are learning, but also that you know how to apply it to a real life job. I am in my first co-op rotation at Johnson and Johnson, and almost all of the things I have learned in the IE department, I use at my job daily. I am very thankful to be a part of such an amazing department that knows how to set you up for success.”
“I love the Industrial Engineering department at Speed School so much I decided to stay for a 5th year! For me, the curriculum and professors within the IE department made for an ideal learning environment that encouraged me to strive for what I once thought impossible for myself. With endless opportunities to attain relevant coursework coupled with required engineering co-ops, Speed School’s IE students graduate with all the tools necessary to succeed in today’s engineering world and beyond!”