Writing the Book
Join the nation's first academic department of systems engineering, established in 1961
Take the Lead With Three High-Powered Degree Programs
Join SIE at the University of Arizona, the nation's first academic department for systems engineering. With programs in industrial engineering, systems engineering and integrated business engineering, the department delivers a broad skillset, preparing students for technology-based jobs in industry, government and academia.
Earn your undergraduate degree, graduate degree or a graduate certificate at a top-tier research university. Focus on smart systems for transportation and manufacturing, distributed solar power generation, space systems and human behavior modeling.
Make your future about getting all the parts – humans and machines – to work together effectively!
Systems Engineering
Guide and run complex transportation, space, telecommunications, health care and environmental systems to make the world move more smoothly.
Industrial Engineering
Bring industry and manufacturing into the future, as you create products and services that are better, safer, easier to use, more efficient and affordable.
Integrated Business and Engineering
Become an entrepreneurial powerhouse. Design your dreams with hands-on engineering skills, then turn those ideas into real-world commercial success.
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By the Numbers
1st
systems engineering department founded in the U.S.
$5.8M
annual research expenditures (2025)
2nd
highest starting salary, industrial engineering major
(U.S. News @ World Report)
#12
best industrial engineering graduate program, public schools ranking
(U.S. News @ World Report)
23rd
best universities for engineering management
(Bachelor's Degree Center)
15th
most in-demand major, systems engineering
(indeed)
Supporting Growth
"The community we have built in our department always made me feel at home and supported. I was always encouraged to try new things, gain new experiences and perspectives, and especially to rise from adversity."
Ainsley Limesand, outstanding graduating senior for systems engineering