Frequently Asked Questions

1-    What Is Industrial Engineering?
Industrial Engineering is a systematic and multidisciplinary branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, implementation and improvement of integrated systems involving people, materials, information, equipment and energy.

2- Who Is an Industrial Engineer?
An Industrial Engineer is a professional who has gained competence in appropriate analytical, experimental and computational methods for achieving the system integration needed in every field, particularly in sectors such as production, logistics, banking and transportation, and who designs, integrates and implements these systems. 

3- What kind of process awaits me in the Industrial Engineering program?
Industrial Engineering undergraduate students take intensive courses in fundamental mathematics and engineering during the first four semesters, gaining the engineering background they will use in their areas of specialization in later years. In the following semesters, students develop their specialization by taking departmental elective courses in the areas of Industrial Engineering that particularly interest them. These courses generally focus on Supply Chain, Scheduling, Design and Programming. In addition to technical courses, the program also includes social courses aimed at developing students' social skills and their aptitude for teamwork. Through technical documentation, presentations, reports and teamwork, students develop strong communication skills.

4- What do I need to do to apply to your department?
To be admitted to our department, you need to obtain a sufficient score in the YKS Quantitative (SAY) score type. 

5- Who should become an Industrial Engineer?
People who love solving problems and enjoy using their creativity in doing so, who can develop analytical approaches to solutions, who are interested in science and mathematics, who are persuasive, have strong communication skills, are observant, inclined toward teamwork, able to continuously improve themselves and open to new ideas are ideal candidates for Industrial Engineering.

6- How long is the Industrial Engineering program?
The program lasts a total of 5 years, including 1 year of English preparatory education. For students who pass the preparatory class directly, the duration is 4 years. For preparatory class exemption requirements: https://bau.edu.tr/icerik/13551-hazirlik-okulu-sikca-sorulan-sorular

7- What is the language of instruction in Industrial Engineering?
Students who choose this department receive their education in English.

8- What are the differences between Industrial Engineering and Management Engineering?
Although these two branches of engineering have a great deal in common, the main difference can be summarized as follows: Industrial Engineering emphasizes the analysis, design and improvement of systems and processes with limited available resources (labor, capital, materials, energy, information, etc.), whereas Management Engineering mostly deals with developing systems that support change and innovation in organizations and with managing the intellectual capital required, and develops cost-effective policies in this direction.

9- Why BAU Industrial Engineering?
• International Program Opportunities Provided by the BAU Global Network
• Study Abroad Exchange Opportunities with Partner Universities under Erasmus+
• Opportunity to Complete the Preparatory School Abroad
• Strong Academic Staff and High-Quality Education
• Branded Courses Taught by Sector Representatives
• Internship and Part-Time Work Opportunities through CO-OP
• Research Laboratories Equipped with the Latest Technologies
• MÜDEK Accreditation
• BAU-EDR Model Education
• Minor and Double Major Opportunities
• Scholarship Opportunities
• BAU Entrepreneurship Program
• Various Project Opportunities with Public Institutions and Private Companies

10- Do you have other connections abroad within the scope of Erasmus?
Bahçeşehir University collaborates with 203 universities in 35 different countries. In addition, our students can also take courses at BAU's campuses abroad. For detailed information: https://aday.bau.edu.tr/bau-yurtdisi-programlari/

11- Are there Double Major and Minor Programs?
Our university offers students who achieve a certain grade point average the opportunity to earn a second diploma or a certificate through double major and minor programs. 

12- Has your department been accredited?
Our Department of Industrial Engineering has been accredited by MÜDEK until 30 September 2027 and has earned the EUR-ACE label, which is recognized in Europe.

13- What is the numerical distribution of your academic staff?
Our Department of Industrial Engineering has 3 professors, 4 associate professors and 2 assistant professors.