A message from
Department Chair Wafik Iskander
On behalf of the faculty and staff, I welcome you to the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department. The department is home to three academic program areas; Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene and Safety and Environmental Management. The department offers a BS degree in Industrial Engineering, a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering, a Masters Degree in Industrial Hygiene, a Masters Degree in Safety Management, a Ph.D. Degree in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety.
The mission of the department is to advance these professions through innovative and high quality academic programs, relevant research, and professional services that address the needs of West Virginia, the Nation and the World.
One of the defining attributes in the success of our graduates is the dedication and talent of the departments 16 faculty and 3 staff. The aggregate careers of our faculty and staff represent nearly 300 years of service to students at WVU. In this 300 years of service is embodied the wisdom and experience to successfully prepare industrial engineers and occupational health and safety professionals for the 21st century.
The IMSE program at WVU devotes considerable attention to the individual needs of the student. It is committed to develop student strengths in technical abilities, personal development, problem solving, and practical experience preparing them for careers in industry, business, government or advanced professional degrees. The faculty works extensively with our students in such areas as communication skills, personal growth and development, creation of summer internship opportunities, senior capstone project experience and permanent job opportunities. As faculty and staff we value, for students in our program, to experience…
- A friendly, open-door collegial environment
- Personable faculty mentoring students
- Teaching concepts and techniques for today’s demands
- Quality courses that are innovative, and challenging
- Placement in the jobs they want
- Notable life-long successes
As a graduate of one the department’s degree programs you will be prepared to:
- Practice our profession and to initiate and develop leadership roles in business, industry and/or government.
- Continue professional development and life-long learning and to contribute to the advancement of your profession.
- Interact in society and business in a professional, ethical manner, and to embrace diversity.
- Be proficient in written and oral communication and to utilize people-oriented skills in individual and team environments.
- Apply the skills obtained from your degree program to be proficient in your chosen field.
     
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