Industrial Engineering Management Technology

Overview

The role of an industrial engineering technologist is to work with team members to determine the most effective way to produce a product or provide a service. Their mission is to help organizations improve productivity, or service delivery, with a focus on quality, minimized costs and sustainability.

In this program, you develop problem-solving skills that can be used to improve processes and manage projects. Some specific skills apply to facilities layout and location, materials handling, ergonomics, simulations, quality management systems, operations planning and cost studies.

The hands-on component of this work involves observing and working with others to identify opportunities to facilitate organizational improvements. To prepare you for this work, the program emphasizes skills in communication, teamwork and professional conduct.

Work experience

• Field experience is a mandatory credit course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.
  • Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
• This program is eligible for an optional cooperative education (co-op) credit course between year one and two.
  • Co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time employment in a field related to your program.
  • Co-op takes place in third term and must be a minimum of 12 weeks and 420 hours.
  • Our co-op program follows Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) guidelines.
• Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work experience are your responsibility.
• For more information, visit work experience opportunities.

Choose NSCC

• This program gives you the skills and knowledge to succeed as an industrial engineering technologist in business, industry and government environments. With a broad course of study, you're prepared to solve a number of production and organization challenges.
• You study the theory and then put that theory into action with lots of practical, hands-on experience, including a work placement.
• Learn from our faculty, who have strong industry connections and bring years of experience to the classroom.
• This program places a high importance on providing you with skills and knowledge to work safely in industry.
• To prepare for employment, you participate in safety awareness courses.

Other info

• Many employers in this industry require a current, official criminal record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.

September 2025

Campus	Full time/part time	Delivery	Availability
Ivany Campus Dartmouth	Full time	Blended Delivered through a combination of online and in-person classes. At least 50% of learning is in-person.	Seats available

Admission requirements

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 Math.
  • International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View document and language requirements by country
• If you do not have the required academic credits, NSCC offers a variety of credit courses through the Academic and Career Connections program.

Program requirements

• Portfolio development – As part of your studies at NSCC, you develop a portfolio of your work; the portfolio captures your achievements and profiles your skills to employers.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are for the 2024-25 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional.

Tuition, fees and program costs

In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for College services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.

View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that amounts on these pages are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.

• Industrial Engineering Management Technology - Year 1
• Industrial Engineering Management Technology - Year 2

Career options

• Industrial engineering technologists work in varied industries, from manufacturing shop floors to office environments. Their skills can be used in almost any type of organization.
• Graduates of this program work in the following positions:
  • Quality control/quality assurance coordinator/lead
  • Continuous improvement coordinator/lead
  • Project coordinator/analyst/leader/manager
  • Data analyst
  • Planner or scheduler
  • Inventory control analyst
  • Supply chain coordinator/analyst
  • Facilities layout/coordinator
  • Manufacturing technologist
  • Industrial engineering technologist
• Graduates work in a wide range of sectors: aerospace, oil and gas, energy, government, marine, transportation, consulting services, healthcare and communications. Industrial engineering technologists are well-positioned to transition into management positions.
• Learn more about labour market information. View career options

Future study options

• Continue your studies at university – This program includes courses that count towards a university degree. Learn more about having your diploma count towards a university degree