Duration
4 to 5 years
Industrial Engineering (BEng)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Experiential learning
Co-op
Start term
Fall, Winter
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Why study Industrial Engineering?
Use your knowledge of human behaviour, equipment, information and modes of communication to develop processes that work. Industrial engineers are experts in optimization who apply mathematics, engineering and psychological principles to improve productivity, safety and quality. A knack for project management can lead to a career in many different economic sectors.
In the Engineering Design and Manufacturing and Computer Integrated Manufacturing labs, you’ll get practical experience with the tools and equipment you may use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:
- Study the fundamentals of manufacturing and industrial systems
- Identify trouble spots and develop solutions to improve productivity, quality and safety
- Consider human factors when designing manufacturing processes and systems
- Apply these disciplines to “human systems,” such as government, hospitals, banks and other service sector organizations
Our program is accredited by Engineers Canada and you’ll graduate eligible to become a registered professional engineer.
Special funding for out-of-province students
Up to $4000 for undergraduate programs.
Program structure
A Bachelor of Engineering degree takes a minimum of four years (120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Program options
Integrated path
Get a head start on graduate studies. As an undergraduate student in Industrial Engineering, you can take up to sixteen credits that count towards both your Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering.
Courses
The program in Industrial Engineering consists of the Engineering Core, the Industrial Engineering Core, and elective credits.
Course sequences
Sample projects
- Balance a manufacturing assembly line
- Improve flow control problems in computer networks
- Design an ergonomic human-machine interface
Co-op program
The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you will work for engineering firms where you may:
- Evaluate the ergonomics of a work station
- Develop performance indicators
- Design a plant layout to accommodate a specific production line
- Evaluate and identify the best path for internal material flow
In your final year as a Co-op student, you will be capable of performing your tasks in a way that most firms expect from their qualified engineers.
Admission criteria
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
- Quebec CEGEP: 24 overall, 23 math, 22 physics
- Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: General Chemistry 1; Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 and Linear Algebra; Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.
- Students completing one of the eligible technical DECs may qualify for admission without the listed prerequisites. However, if the prerequisites are taken, a minimum of 23 in math and a 22 in physics are required.
- Eligible technical DECs include 241.A0 or 235.B0
- Advanced standing may be possible
- Additional information for CEGEP applicants
- High school: B- overall, B- in math, B- in physics
- One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
- Grade 12 or university-preparatory physics
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- ACT or SAT is not required
- AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
- Indigenous Bridging Program: First Nations, Inuit and Métis students who do not meet Concordia’s conventional admission requirements may be eligible for admission through the Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke Indigenous Bridging Program
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall, 4 HL or SL math, 4 HL or SL physics
- one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
- one of the math or physics courses must be completed at the HL level
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 27 overall, 4 HL or SL math, 4 HL or SL physics
- Same as International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) requirements
- Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
- Baccalauréat français: 12 overall, 12 in math, 12 in science
- Required courses:
- Première: Spécialité mathématiques and Spécialité physique-chimie
- Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques (also accepted, Spécialité Physique-Chimie and Mathématiques Complémentaires)
- Additional information for Baccalauréat français applicants
- Required courses:
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD, C in math, C in physics or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Students without math or physics A-levels may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University transfer (internal): 2.5 overall, 2.5 in math/physics, 2.0 in courses offered by the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
- At least two of the following (or equivalent): MATH 203, 204, 205
- PHYS 204 or 205 (or equivalent)
- University transfer (external): B- overall, B- in math, B- in physics
- Courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Chemistry and Physics
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
Application deadlines
FALL ENTRY (September)
Deadline: March 1
International applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
WINTER ENTRY (January)
Deadline: November 1
International applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Funding note
Quebec residents who enroll in certain programs and meet the eligibility criteria may apply for funding of $2,500 per term through the Quebec Perspective Bursary (Bourse Perspective Quebec).
United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
After your degree
Industrial Engineering alumni have established careers in a range of fields, including hospitals, banks, airlines, transportation and retail companies. Some have been hired by:
- Kraft
- Aldo Group
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
- Canadian Space Agency
- National Research Council
- Natural Resources Canada
- IBM Canada Ltd.
Student story
Gabrielle Gallant
Pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering
Option: Industrial Engineering
In my first week of school, I was looking around my thermodynamics class and thought, this is really where I’m meant to be.
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