At the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), our team of world-class faculty and researchers provide students with an exemplary education focusing on optimizing systems and processes for efficiency, productivity, and quality across a wide range of industries. Whether you’re wanting to revolutionize the transportation systems, become an expert in supply chain networks, or enhance healthcare technology, ISE offers students the tools and resources they need to create a better future.
Future Students
Academics
Degree Programs
Our department offers a variety of degree programs designed to prepare students for their future in industrial and systems engineering, including BS, MS, and PhD programs, as well as a five-year MS/BS program for qualified students.
Undergraduate
Studies
Accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation program, our undergraduate program is designed to engage students through rigorous course curriculum, community leadership and service experience, and professional development to prepare them for graduation and beyond.
Graduate
Studies
Our graduate program offers MS and PhD degrees as well as an MS and MBA dual-degree option to prepare graduates and scientific professionals to one day make sound management decisions in a fast-paced technical environment.
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News
New Engineering Degree Partnership between Chattanooga State and UT
Chattanooga State Community College engineering students now have a pathway to a bachelor’s degree from University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s industrial engineering program while they work on their associate degrees locally. The new…
Lean Enterprise Summer Program Enjoys Fifth Year
The Lean Enterprise Systems Summer Program is a five-week experience where international participants use principles of “lean” in problem solving.
Trio 3rd Place Winners at the IIE2015 Conference
ISE students Nick Bouldien, Victoria Collier and Austin Breeding received 3rd Place at the IIE 2015 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for their paper.
Facts and Stats
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Check the Stats
Why choose our program? The stats speak for themselves.
*updated as of July 2026.
Upcoming Events
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