Overview

About the department
The Department of Industrial Engineering was established in the College of Engineering at Northern Border University in 2007. Studies began in the preparatory year for engineering programs in the fall of 2008. The college celebrated its first graduates from the industrial engineering program in 2013. The department teaches an Industrial Engineering Program. The program grants a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering. The Academic Accreditation Commission has accredited the program for Engineering and Technology (ABET) since 01/10/2016

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Head of the Industrial Engineering Department

College Programs

Program NamePathCollegesDepartmentLocationProgram DegreeNumber of HoursStudy Plan
Industrial Engineering programCollege of EngineeringIndustrial Engineering DepartmentArarBachelor Programs160

Vision and Mission

Vision 

To be nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in providing industrial engineering education, scientific research and community services

 

Mission :

To prepare qualified industrial engineering graduates able to compete nationally and internationally, foster scientific research in industrial engineering and related fields and contribute to community service

Goals

 

  • Provide students with quality education to prepare them for professional careers and graduate studies in a wide range of industrial engineering fields
  • Maintain an effective teaching/learning environment that supports Students, Faculty and Staff academically and professionally.
  • Increase research opportunities in Industrial Engineering and related fields.
  • Facilitate involvement of the Industrial engineering profession in the community.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Industrial Engineering Program

 

After 3-4 years of Graduation, the Graduate of the Industrial Engineering Program will be able to:

  • Successfully apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems within ethical, economic and societal perspectives
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional engagement, utilize effective communication and participate proactively in multidisciplinary teams to assume leadership roles.
  • Become motivated lifelong learners seeking to update their knowledge and acquire new skills.
  • Succeed in developing their professional career or pursuing graduate studies in Industrial Engineering or related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes (Student Outcomes) for the Industrial Engineering Program:

 

By the time of graduation, the student in the Industrial Engineering Program will demonstrate the following: 

  • Demonstrating depth and breadth of understanding of theories, principles and concepts underlying industrial engineering discipline with awareness of the current development in the field
  • Identifying, formulating, and solving complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • Using 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
  • Communicating effectively with a range of audiences
  • Recognizing ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and making informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  • Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • Developing and conducting appropriate experimentation, analysing and interpreting data, and using engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies