Mission and Objective

The departmental mission and program educational objectives have been developed in conjunction with students, faculty, alumni and industrial constituents. They serve to characterize the mechanical and industrial engineering programs at Northeastern University and to guide the educational activities of the department in its support of the college and university missions.

Departmental Mission

Our mission is to educate persons for professional and technical excellence, to perform research to advance the science and practice of engineering, to engage in service activities that advance the department, the university and the profession, and to instill in ourselves and our students habits and attitudes that promote ethical behavior, professional responsibility and careers that advance the well-being of society.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates will demonstrate technical excellence in their chosen fields, anticipate and respond to societal changes and develop careers with depth and flexibility, while retaining a professional and intellectual thrust throughout.

Specifically,

1a. Mechanical Engineers will show proficiency in the analysis, modeling and design of thermal and mechanical systems.

1b. Industrial Engineers will show proficiency in the design, analysis, optimization and improvement of integrated systems that include people, materials, information, equipment and energy.

2. Graduates will successfully integrate their academic preparation with engineering practice.

3. Graduates will effectively utilize management skills to design projects and/or programs, to lead their implementation and to present technical information, as appropriate to their field.

4. Graduates will engage in continuing education for professional development and career planning, including success in graduate education and research for those who choose to do so.