Bachelor in Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)

At Kettering University, tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $34,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

The programme is a full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering lasting four years. Students study systems optimization, manufacturing processes, and supply chain design through hands-on labs and real-world projects. The curriculum emphasizes practical application via a required Co-op experience and a senior thesis. Courses include production system design, data analytics, and human factors in engineering.

Focus areas include Production system design, Optimization and simulation modeling, Supply chain design, Data analytics, Six sigma and quality control, Human Interfaces and Ergonomics.

The programme requires 128 credits, including coursework in engineering fundamentals, technical electives, and a senior thesis. Students complete a paid professional Co-op experience as part of the curriculum.

Graduates work as industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, process engineers, project managers, and quality engineers in manufacturing and production environments.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores. International students must submit English proficiency scores.

The programme totals about 128 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme with a required Co-op experience. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Kettering University’s campus is located at 1700 University Ave. in Flint, southeast Michigan. Student life includes competition teams, clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, community involvement, housing and dining. Students can work on hands-on projects such as building electric vehicles, developing coding languages and creating businesses. Robotics activities, Formula SAE and aerial drone competitions also form part of campus life. The university offers opportunities to connect with the surrounding community while studying and working on practical projects.

Academic areas include business management, chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering management, industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, mechanical engineering, mechatronic systems, robotic systems, and semiconductor materials and devices. These majors are organized around interdisciplinary areas and focus on complex, high-technology solutions. Kettering’s co-op experience gives students 2.5 years of paid professional experience in their chosen fields, supported by more than 550 co-op partners across the United States. Students also take part in research and innovation: Kettering students have filed or held 102 patent applications over the past 14 years. For prospective international students, the university offers a focused setting in Flint with access to engineering, computing and business programs, a structured route into professional experience, and campus activities that extend beyond the classroom.