Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering at WWU on the Peninsulas is a 2+2 bachelor’s degree pathway that prioritizes admission for students with AS-T2 or an equivalent articulated degree who want a clear, flexible, and career-focused transfer option. Complete your associate degree at a partner community college or equivalent institution, then finish your upper-division engineering coursework through Western Washington University on the Peninsulas. The program emphasizes applied learning, data-driven decision-making, and systems optimization to prepare graduates for in-demand roles in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, technology, and operations.
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Industrial & Systems Engineering at WWU on the Peninsulas
Industrial and Systems Engineering is the study of how to design, improve, and optimize complex systems that involve people, processes, data, and technology. Industrial engineers help organizations work smarter, safer, and more efficiently by applying engineering, data, and systems thinking to real-world challenges.
At WWU Peninsulas, the Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program is a 2+2 transfer pathway tailored for AS-T2 Engineering students who want a clear, affordable, and career-focused path to a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
What can I do with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering?
Graduates of the ISE program are prepared for roles such as:
- Industrial Engineer
- Process Improvement Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Operations Analyst
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Manufacturing or Systems Engineer
- Project Manager in engineering or operations
- Ergonomics Analyst
ISE graduates work in:
- Manufacturing and logistics
- Defense and government contracting
- Healthcare systems
- Technology and data-driven organizations
- Regional employers across the Olympic Peninsula
Admission Requirements
To apply to the ISE program, students must:
- Complete an AS-T2 in Engineering or an equivalent articulated degree
- Earn a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.5
- Earn a grade of C- or better in all required math, science, and engineering courses
- Submit an application to WWU on the Peninsula's ISE program.
Learn what community college courses are equivalent to WWU courses.
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