• An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mechanical engineering technology.
• An ability to select and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve engineering technology problems.
• An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
• An ability to design systems, components or processes for broadly defined engineering technology problems.
• An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
• An ability to identify, analyze and solve broadly defined engineering technology problems.
• An ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
• An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.
• A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context.
• A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.

The academic mission of the Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering degree program is to enhance the skills of degreed engineers by providing advanced knowledge and skills that are needed to design, model, analyze and manage modern complex systems in order to increase the effectiveness of manufacturing and service sector organizations. Specific learning outcomes are to:

• Integrate, model, continuously improve, control, and if necessary redesign, enterprise activities.
• Perform data analysis and optimization for enterprise decision-making.
• Develop business cases for justifying process, organizational and technological projects.
• Support enterprise performance, quality, efficiency and productivity enhancement activities.
• Facilitate systems engineering and project management.
• Communicate effectively (written, verbal and presentation) across all levels in the enterprise.
• Develop an ability to grow through lifelong acquisition of knowledge.
• Understand professional and ethical behavior to be prepared for ethical decision-making and service to the engineering profession, and have the means to continue in the acquisition of knowledge.