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WHY SSIE

In our complex , you need to make effective decisions in the presence of complexities across all environments and fields of study including manufacturing, management, health systems, social and .

DEGREE OFFERINGS So your studies in SSIE could be Two Master of Engineering (MEng) Programs: spent at a hospital developing ways Bachelor of Science Program: • Industrial Engineering to decrease wait time in emergency • Industrial and • Systems Engineering rooms, in a manufacturing facility Two Master of Science (MS) Programs: Two PhD Programs: working on quality assurance issues, • Systems Science • Systems Science consulting at amusement parks, • Industrial and Systems Engineering • Industrial and Systems Engineering analyzing systems, and beyond.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES GRADUATE DEGREES The executive program in health systems, in Manhattan, is another option that allows the Industrial and Systems Engineering Master of Science Programs student to earn a degree with a health systems The Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and The Master of Science in Industrial and concentration within twelve (12) months. Systems Engineering (ISE) prepares Systems Engineering (MS ISE) provides a Classes meet in a convenient location in students for employment in areas including balance of and practical knowledge midtown Manhattan, generally on Saturdays. health systems, production and management, for the practice of the profession or for ergonomics and safety, engineering advancement to a doctoral program. Thesis Master of Engineering Programs management, , statistics and/or project activity may be carried out in The Master of Engineering in Industrial and quality control, information , industrial laboratories with faculty advising. Engineering (MEng IE) equips graduates to and and solar power assembly and The Master of Science in Systems Science be effective in industry and provides a balance reliability. Students enter through the common (MS SS) applies systems concepts, principles of theory and practical knowledge for the first-year engineering program within the and methods to understand the of practice of the profession. Engineering Design Division. systems problems, and tackle actual systems The Master of Engineering in Systems The BS in ISE is specially structured for . Students delve into systems Engineering (MEng SE) is intended for indi- transfer students from any of the Two-Year modeling and simulation, and viduals who are working full-time and attending Engineering Science Association (TYESA) the simplification of complex systems to make graduate school part-time. Systems Engineering community colleges in New York state. them manageable. This program welcomes is an interdisciplinary approach and means to students with a baccalaureate degree in any field. Our 4+1 program allows qualified enable the realization of successful systems. undergraduates to complete requirements A health systems concentration is toward a master’s degree in either systems available in both MS programs. It is geared PhD Programs science (SS) or in industrial and systems for professional or leadership roles in The PhD programs in Industrial and Systems engineering (ISE) in five years. A similar healthcare areas including hospital operations Engineering (ISE) and Systems Science (SS) program is in place for an advanced degree management, health systems engineering, offer research topics including optimization, from the School of Management. bio-, pharmaceuticals, medical human factors/ergonomics, supply chain devices, health information technology, management, health systems, enterprise systems, The BS program is accredited by the Engineering consulting and health policy. intelligent systems, electronics manufacturing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. processes, fuzzy logic and biosystems. ABOUT THE WATSON SCHOOL With an innovative curriculum and real- world approach, the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University prepares engineering and science students to embrace new challenges and create the future. The Watson School offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in eight fields of study including bioengineering, biomedical engineering, , computer engineering, electrical FACULTY AND RESEARCH engineering, industrial and systems The SSIE department has secured more than $2.9 million in research funding in 2011-12. engineering, mechanical engineering and Our faculty work collaboratively with more than 24 sponsors from industry and federal systems science. For all students, the agencies. The department’s reputation is rapidly expanding. We have already gained Watson School experience is characterized international recognition in the electronics manufacturing and packaging area and are by a special blend of creative thinking, now experiencing rapid growth in health systems, working with major hospital systems, professional opportunities and a focus on such as United Health Services, Virtua Health, Upstate University Hospital and Montefiore finding solutions to real problems. Medical Center. In addition, Binghamton University, as part of its five-year strategic plan, has Located in Binghamton, N.Y., we’re ideally identified natural sciences, healthcare systems and smart energy as major areas of interest. situated in the high-tech heart of the state. Industry partnerships, class projects and INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD internship opportunities provide a wealth The SSIE department works closely with its Industrial Advisory Board to drawn on the of hands-on experience for graduate and knowledge and expertise of high-level professionals who come from a broad spectrum undergraduate students alike. of local industries and a wide range of employers, providing a broad perspective on the Our faculty brings considerable industry trends and needs of industry. and research expertise to the classroom, where they mentor students as individuals EARN YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE REMOTELY! in small classes. In the lab, they EngiNet — the Watson School’s Graduate Distance Learning Program — uses encourage student involvement and make to capture both classroom lectures and presentation materials. The lectures are posted breakthrough discoveries. on the course management . Students use the online media in conjunction with course materials posted on each course website. Online files are usually posted within 24 Students come to the Watson School from hours of being digitally captured. all over the country and the world, and they represent a wide range of backgrounds For additional information about courses, tuition or registration, send an e-mail to and interests. They graduate with broad- [email protected] or call 607-777-4965 (or toll free, 1-800-478-0718). based skills and the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed in a variety of fields. We’re FIND OUT MORE eager to tell you more about the Watson For more information about degree programs or related opportunities at Binghamton School experience. Contact us for more University: information, or apply today! • Systems Science and Industrial Engineering: ssie.binghamton.edu STUDENT CLUBS AND • University Bulletin: bulletin.binghamton.edu ORGANIZATIONS • Watson School Advising: binghamton.edu/watson/advising Alpha-Pi-Mu Honor Society • Undergraduate Director, Dr. Daryl Santos, [email protected] Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) • ISE Graduate Director, Dr. Sarah Lam: [email protected] Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers • SS Graduate Director, Dr. Hal Lewis: [email protected] • SSIE Department Chair, Dr. Nagen Nagarur: [email protected] A full listing of student groups is available • Executive Program in Health Systems Graduate Director, Dr. Mohammad Khasawneh: at binghamton.edu/watson/about/clubs- [email protected] and-orgs.html.

Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000 Phone: 607.777.6510 | Fax: 607.777.4094 | www.binghamton.edu/ssie

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