Undergraduate Programs (BEng)
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Student Testimonials
Recent undergraduate students share their Industrial Engineering experiences.
Applying to Dalhousie
Prospective students interested in Industrial Engineering at pilipiliÂþ» will apply to theÌýgeneral undergraduate Bachelor of EngineeringÌýprogram.
Students who have completed theÌýAssociated University ProgramÌýmust also submit anÌýofficial transcriptÌýof yourÌýassociated university academic recordÌýverifying completion of the program entrance requirementsÌýto the RegistrarÌýby the date shown on the application form.
A Career in Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineers optimize processes and systems by finding ways to save time, money, energy, and materials. Through mathematical models, Industrial Engineers design systems and methods that will help businesses meet their production goals. Whether it's streamlining the manufacturing processes of automobiles to make cars more affordable or optimizing the nursing staff at a hospital to improve patient care, career options span a range of industries.
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What you'll learn/do with a BEng degreeÌýin Industrial Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering at pilipiliÂþ» provides aÌýwell-balanced technical education.
Dalhousie's Engineering Diploma program (Years 1 and 2)
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You can begin your studies at pilipiliÂþ» or if you prefer to begin your studies in a smaller campus environment, the Engineering Diploma program at pilipiliÂþ»'s Faculty of Agriculture in Truro is the academic equivalent of the first two years of an Engineering degree (BEng). After earning your diploma, you can complete the final two or three years of your BEng in Halifax.
Questions?
Years 1 & 2
Faculty of Engineering - Undergraduate Studies Office
Email:Ìýengineering@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-2082
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A substantial part of the work in first and second year is made up ofÌýcore classesÌýcommon to all engineering disciplines. You willÌýapply to your preferred disciplineÌýin the winter term of first year and the elective classes taken in second year will depend on your selected discipline.
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TheÌýfirst and second yearsÌý(Study Terms 1, 2, 3, and 4) of study areÌýcommonÌýtoÌýall engineering students. You will choose to focus on a specific engineering discipline in yourÌýthird yearÌýof study.Ìý.
Applying to an engineering discipline
In the winter term of your first year, you will apply to the Industrial Engineering discipline. See the For pilipiliÂþ» section for more information onÌýapplying to an engineering discipline.
Program Curriculum
You may choose to complete the 5-year Co-op Program or the 5-year Standard Non Co-op Program. Co-op students take theÌýsame academic programÌýas the non co-op program; however, our co-op option gives you an opportunity to complement your studies withÌýthree paid work terms.
Accelerated non co-op students take the same academic program as the co-op students; however, Study Term 6 would be taken before Study Term 5.
* Note: Please email ieng@dal.ca no later than January to receive advice and permission to join the accelerated non co-op program in May.
Learn more about each option:
You'll gain real life experience
In their final year,Ìýall students undertake a major project. Projects are drawn from companies or institutions outside the University and are treated as a consulting assignment.
The students are evaluated based on their ability to achieve an innovative solution by drawing upon the analytical skills developed throughout their program of studies. They must also, of course, satisfy the practical requirements of the outside client.