Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

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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

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required, and a minimum grade B in the mathematics and science subjects required for the major. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (equivalent to 80 on the previous scale) or AUS Institutional TOEFL ITP 550. AUS accepts only TOEFL and IELTS, and scores are valid for two calendar years; transfer applicants may also present EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

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.

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