Industrial and Systems Engineering
If you enjoy turning complexity into clarity, you may be a systems engineer in the making.
Industrial and Systems Engineering is about improving how people, processes and technology work together. Our students learn to analyze and optimize complex systems, from hospital operations to global supply chains, blending engineering, business and analytics. Graduates are prepared to lead and innovate across industries including healthcare, energy, transportation, telecommunications and finance.
Explore programs designed to prepare you for impact.
Launch your future in Industrial and Systems Engineering with programs built for real-world impact. Our undergraduate programs develop strong skills in systems thinking, analytics and process optimization, preparing students to tackle complex challenges with confidence. Our graduate programs elevate that foundation with advanced technical depth and leadership development, equipping professionals to drive innovation, improve performance and stand out in competitive industries.
Industry Advisory Board
Our Industry Advisory Board is a select group of external leaders and experts who help guide our long-term strategy, academic programs and experiential learning opportunities.
Tim Fairchild
Justin Marsh
Claude Martin
Ben Zhang
Research Areas
Advance discovery and solve real-world challenges. In the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, faculty and students conduct research that drives innovation across data analytics, energy systems, healthcare, transportation, logistics, optimization and complex decision-making. From smart mobility and supply-chain solutions to AI-enhanced forecasting and optimized resource planning, ISYE research blends analytical rigor with practical impact, connecting students to industry partners and emerging career opportunities.
Senior Design Program
Capstone your engineering journey with real-world problem solving. In the Senior Design Program, student teams collaborate with industry partners to tackle complex, open-ended challenges, applying classroom knowledge to develop impactful solutions. This hands-on experience builds professional skills, strengthens your portfolio and prepares you to lead in engineering, business and technology.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering (B.S.S.E.) degree program within the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Systems Engineering.
Program Educational Objectives
- (PEO-1) Provide valuable contributions to their employers by demonstrating ability to solve complex interdisciplinary problems.
- (PEO-2) Participate in a team-based environment with good communication skills.
- (PEO-3) Be life-long learners who maintain competence to adapt in changing global engineering and business environments.
- (PEO-4) Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Student Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies