B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 79 or higher.
• DET (Duolingo English Test): Overall score of 100.

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) recognizes the importance of supporting international students in pursuing their academic goals. To attract and assist talented students from around the world, NJIT offers several scholarships and financial aid options specifically designed for international students. 

Global Highlander Scholarship: The Global Highlander Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered to incoming international undergraduate students. It is awarded based on academic achievements, leadership qualities, and extracurricular involvement. The scholarship amount varies and is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains the required GPA.

International Presidential Scholarship: The International Presidential Scholarship is another prestigious merit-based award available to exceptional incoming international undergraduate students. Recipients of this scholarship receive a substantial amount of financial aid to support their education at NJIT.

International Transfer Scholarship: International students transferring to NJIT from other universities or colleges may be eligible for the International Transfer Scholarship. This merit-based award aims to recognize academic excellence and provide financial support to deserving transfer students.

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Grant: The Educational Opportunity Fund Grant is available to New Jersey residents, including eligible international students. This grant provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated financial need.

Albert Dorman Honors College Scholarship: The Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT offers scholarships to students accepted into the Honors College program. These scholarships recognize academic excellence and provide enhanced educational opportunities and support.

Private and External Scholarships: In addition to NJIT-specific scholarships, international students may be eligible to apply for private or external scholarships that are not directly offered by the university. These scholarships may be provided by government agencies, organizations, foundations, or other institutions.

Graduates of NJIT's B.S. in Industrial Engineering program are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in diverse industries where they apply their skills in optimizing systems, processes, and operations.

Industrial Engineer: Graduates can work as industrial engineers in manufacturing facilities, optimizing production processes, improving workflow efficiency, and reducing operational costs. They use engineering principles and analytical tools to design systems that integrate people, machines, materials, information, and energy.

Manufacturing Engineer: Graduates specializing in manufacturing engineering can work in production environments, designing manufacturing systems, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and ensuring quality control. They may focus on process improvement, automation, and capacity planning to enhance productivity and product quality.

Supply Chain Analyst: Graduates can work as supply chain analysts or logistics engineers for retail, distribution, or transportation companies. They analyze supply chain networks, optimize inventory management, and streamline logistics operations to minimize costs and maximize efficiency in global supply chains.

Operations Research Analyst: Graduates can pursue careers as operations research analysts, using mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization techniques to solve complex decision-making problems in industries such as healthcare, finance, and government.

Quality Engineer: Graduates can specialize in quality engineering roles, ensuring product quality standards and regulatory compliance in manufacturing or healthcare settings. They develop quality control processes, conduct inspections, and implement corrective actions to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Healthcare Systems Engineer: Graduates interested in healthcare can work as systems engineers, applying industrial engineering principles to improve healthcare delivery systems, patient flow, and hospital operations. They optimize healthcare processes to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.

Consultant: Graduates can work as industrial engineering consultants, providing expertise to businesses on process optimization, supply chain management, facility layout design, and operational improvement strategies. They collaborate with clients to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that drive organizational performance.

Project Manager: Graduates with strong leadership and organizational skills can work as project managers, overseeing engineering projects from initiation to completion. They coordinate resources, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure project objectives are met within scope and quality standards.

Ergonomics Specialist: Graduates can specialize in ergonomics and human factors engineering, designing work environments and products that optimize safety, comfort, and efficiency for workers. They conduct ergonomic assessments, recommend ergonomic improvements, and promote workplace wellness initiatives.

Entrepreneur: Many graduates choose to start their own businesses or technology startups, leveraging their industrial engineering skills to develop innovative products, services, or solutions that address market needs and industry challenges.