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Industrial & Systems Engineering

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Industrial engineers figure out how to do things better. They engineer processes and systems that improve quality and productivity. They work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other commodities. This is why many industrial engineers end up being promoted into management positions.

The benefits of Industrial and Systems Engineering are widespread:

  • More efficient and more profitable business practices
  • Better customer service and product quality
  • Improved efficiency
  • Increased ability to do more with less
  • Making work safer, faster, easier, and more rewarding
  • Helping companies produce more products quickly
  • Making the world safer through better designed products
  • Reducing costs associated with new technologies

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Summer 09 and Fall 09 Schedules.  Official registration begins the week of April 6.  Check MyNIU for your official registration time.  Undergraduate Advising will begin April 2nd on Tues, Wed and Thurs from 1:30pm - 5pm.  Please contact the department to schedule an appointment.


ISYE to offer Six Sigma 439/539 on Saturdays in Spring 2009. Click link to see full ISYE Spring 09 Schedule


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