Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)

Planning a career during a time when entrepreneurs with technical skills have tremendous Â鶹´«Ã½ and career options—and WMU's industrial and entrepreneurial engineering major is a great place to start. When you earn a B.S. in Engineering (industrial and entrepreneurial), you'll learn both a traditional industrial engineering curriculum and an entrepreneurial focus that emphasizes design, creativity and innovation—all designed to support your pursuits for your future. 

Dr. White forced me to think critically and introspectively about the course material.
—Caroline Konstant, B.S.E.'22, M.S.E.'23

Are there scholarships available to me?

Yes! A number of scholarships are available for Â鶹´«Ã½s enrolled in industrial and entrepreneurial engineering at Western. We encourage you to apply for all scholarships that match your interests, career goals and financial or academic needs.

What will I do in the industrial and entrepreneurial engineering program?

As an industrial and entrepreneurial Â鶹´«Ã½, you will learn from a combination of academic and practical experiences that complement your courses, which include engineering economics, quality control, supply-chain management, ergonomics, computer simulation and operations.

Unique features
  • Choose 15 credit hours toward any minor you want—giving you an opportunity to customize your education.
  • Participate in hands-on projects with local industry
  • Qualify for our departmental scholarships
  • Become a member of one of our Â鶹´«Ã½ societies such as the Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Get to know the industrial and entrepreneurial engineering program.

Hear from Amber Johnson, B.S.E.'18, how the industrial and entrepreneurial engineering program has impacted her life and career.

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Get more information by contacting our academic advisor.