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They are the industrial and human factors engineers who make all of the above—and much more—possible.
Industrial and Human Factors Engineering (IHE), a highly customizable degree in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, prepares working professionals towards effective design and operation of a variety of systems in healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, distribution, retail, and many others. While industrial engineers utilize the tools of simulation, optimization, computing, and statistics to design and improve modern technology-laden systems, human factors engineers design systems that effectively integrate human abilities/limitations and machines/tools.
Because students enrolled in the program are diverse in both geography and work profile, eligible students can complete the M.S.I.H.E. degree entirely online.
The BIE department offers both a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D. in Engineering focus area in IHE. The Master of Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program has a non-thesis alternative in addition to the traditional thesis option. Students choose their coursework in one of four available focus areas: Decision Analytics, Logistics and Supply Chain, Human Factors and Ergonomics, and Neuroengineering. All focus areas offer hands-on courses and laboratories in state-of-the-art research facilities in the Russ Engineering Center and the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building.
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The demand for industrial and human factors engineers is very high, with graduates hired in industry, government agencies, industrial research and development, and consulting firms. Industrial and human factors engineering is consistently listed as one of the most satisfying career areas in national surveys, as well as one with many job openings in the region.
View the Master of Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program information and degree requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Dr. Robert A. Myers
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Provides the student with a background in both theory and application of systems-based modeling, manufacturing design, and continuous improvement. Emphasis is placed on inventory theory, forecasting, warehousing, and network design.
19 Credit hours of required courses – 11 Credit hours minimum elective courses*:
Human Factors Course – Select one of the following:
Provides the student with a background in usability, interface design, systems modeling, and human performance. Emphasis is placed on human-computer interaction and experimental methods as they relate to the design, development, and analysis of systems such as petrochemical industries, military domain, and healthcare. With an option to get a Certificate in User Experience and Design Thinking you will learn in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in less than 1 year.
15 Credit hours of required courses – 15 Credit hours minimum of elective courses*:
Provides the student with a background in both theory and application of data science and engages in the design of artificial intelligence systems and visualization of data, providing a critical understanding of the role that humans play through the data processing pipeline. Emphasis is placed on artificial intelligence/machine learning applications, healthcare, and retail analytics.
16 Credit hours of required courses - 14 Credit hours minimum of elective courses*:
Human Factors course – select one of the following:
* A list of electives can be found at Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering Program Information and Requirements (PDF)
Individuals not meeting the above entrance requirements may begin MSIHE coursework as a non-degree student while they complete required calculus and/or computer programming courses at Wright State. These classes can also be completed at another university or community college.
Coursework taken while in non-degree status is governed by WSU Policy 5010.5.
Graduate students should apply for admission through Wright State's Graduate School.
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