Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
About This Programme
An ABET-accredited degree in optimising systems, operations and supply chains, covering operations research, quality, ergonomics and engineering management. Prepares graduates for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and service industries.
Course Highlights
- ABET (EAC)-accredited
- Strong operations research, supply chain, quality engineering, simulation and data-analytics content
- Application-oriented, industry-driven curriculum with a manufacturing-processes laboratory
- Two-semester capstone design project and mandatory industry internship
What You'll Study
An application-oriented, industry-driven curriculum taught through operations-research, quality, simulation and manufacturing courses plus a manufacturing-processes lab, a required 8-week summer internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester senior design project (INE 490/491).
Year 1
- CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
- MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
- NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing2 credits
- PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
- PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credit
- WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
- MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
- NGN 112 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3 credits
- PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
- PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credit
- WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
- General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
Year 2
- CMP 120 Programming I3 credits
- ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
- INE 202 Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering3 credits
- MTH 225 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra3 credits
- NGN 211 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics3 credits
- General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- INE 222 Operations Research I3 credits
- MCE 216L Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Workshop1 credit
- MCE 230 Materials Science3 credits
- MTH 203 Calculus III3 credits
- General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
Year 3
- EGM 364 Engineering Economy3 credits
- INE 302 Manufacturing Processes for Industrial Engineers3 credits
- INE 302L Manufacturing Processes Laboratory1 credit
- INE 310 Data Management and Modeling for Industrial Engineering3 credits
- INE 322 Operations Research II3 credits
- INE 331 Analysis of Production Systems3 credits
- INE 311 Quality Engineering3 credits
- INE 323 Stochastic Processes and Simulation3 credits
- INE 332 Analysis of Supply Chains3 credits
- INE 333 Facility Design and Operations3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits
Year 4
- INE 418 Decision Science for Service and Manufacturing Systems3 credits
- INE 465 Service Systems Engineering3 credits
- INE 490 Senior Design Project I1 credit
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
- INE 439 Fundamentals of Manufacturing Systems3 credits
- INE 491 Senior Design Project II2 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core (elective)3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Entry Requirements
A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.
Careers
Industrial engineers work in supply-chain analysis and design, logistics engineering, data analytics, decision science, facility design, production planning and control, quality control, and reliability and maintenance across manufacturing and service organisations.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Industrial engineering
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.