<p>Any of you out there?
Just wondering, since I'm considering moving from BME to ISyE...thing is, I want to know from you guys what it's mainly about. From what I've researched, it can be pretty general...but basically it's a person that operates or manages the engineers. They try to make things as efficient as possible, be it in factories, business companies, etc. And that's about all I know. Haha. </p>
<p>I heard there's a lot of programing (CS) involved, is this true (in the job that is)? Because I saw the ISyE schedule planner and there were like 3-4 CS classes you had to take...
And what kind of firms do you work in as an industrial engineer?</p>
<p>Your assessment of ISyE is pretty accurate. If you do Industrial Engineering, you should have a passion for statistics and streamlining processes. A friend of mine can talk endlessly about how great X company is because of their efficient goods distribution methods. I'd say anything that makes a product would have a need for an ISyE graduate.</p>
<p>There's been quite a few of IE threads recently answering your "what firms you work for" question. You'll find quite a lot of answers using the search function.</p>
<p>As for programming, there's a wide range of what you can use and how often you use various programs. Especially now, I think it's important to develop a solid programming background. Many companies are using all different kinds of programs to develop algorithms, analyze statistical information to create a problem solution, plot alternative processes for a given function, create optimal facility layout solutions, etc. That's essentially what an IE does. With that being said, if you were to take a job that implements extensive use of a certain program, most of the training will be on the job, so you don't have to worry too much about developing extraordinary technique in languages like C++ or JAVA.</p>
<p>My advice: Microsoft Excel.</p>
<p>That's my little tidbit. I'm only a sophomore IE major so let me know if I'm off track anywhere.</p>