SIUC Industrial Management & Applied Engineering Program at the University Center of Lake County

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May 7
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Earn an Accelerated Bachelor of Science Degree in 24 Months, with Hybrid and

Weekend classes at the University Center of Lake County, Grayslake Campus.

Published by: Izobella E., University Center of Lake County , May 06, 2025

Industrial Management and Applied Engineering

Grayslake, IL- Industrial Management and Applied Engineering focuses on the management and business aspects of manufacturing. Highly demanded technical areas of the program include lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, supply chain, computer-aided manufacturing, manufacturing processes, and robotics. A well-rounded curriculum provides graduates with a variety of career options as engineers, managers, and supervisors.

Most graduates take jobs as Engineers or Managers. Many students have significant work experience, and they elevate their existing jobs to a higher level when they graduate. Others enter entirely new careers. Graduates have a broad array of career choices. Recent graduates have started careers in manufacturing, retailing, communications, health, law enforcement, computers, and as military officers.

Industrial management professionals develop and direct production techniques and oversee the distribution of products and services. It can be a financially rewarding profession – the median salary for industrial managers is $60,000- $100,000.

Program Highlights

Dedicated Program Advisement and Degree Completion in as little as 24 months
Weekend Classes with Online & Hybrid Formatting at the University Center of Lake county Grayslake campus
Career Oriented Coursework and expert teachers
Classes offered in fall, Spring, and summer semesters
Seated classes available at select locations

Careers

IMAE student, Jeff Shaw at the University Center of Lake County. Jeff is one of the current students at the Hybrid program in Grayslake.

SIU Graduates have held leadership positions with Top Employers including:

Ameren CIPS
Caterpillar
Continental Tire USA
Dow Chemical
Electronic Data Systems
E.T. Simonds Construction Company
Fager-Mcgee Construction Company
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Ford Motor Company
General Motors
General Dynamics
Illinois Department of Transportation
State Farm Insurance
United Airlines
Universal Studios

Accredited & Career- Related Curriculum

Our program is one of the longest-accredited programs in the U.S. by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

Visit atmae.org for more information about our accreditors.

Resources to Learn, where you are:

You'll Develop Skills and Training in:

Project Management
Quality Management
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Workforce legal , labor relations & Supervision
Applied Statistical processes
Fiscal Management
Inventory Cost Control

How to Apply

Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor:

https://www.ucenter.org/_files/ugd/a49074_97b67b17c7bd4fe4ad9903ef2c9a3eae.pdf?index=true

Major Course Requirements

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Have Any Questions?

Learn more about the program and the credit requirements with a Transfer Advisor. Our preadmissions counselors will help you along with the application process the way, and help find the best fit for you!

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