The program educates students on Industrial Engineering principles. Industrial Engineering puts emphasis on the systems approach which involves the use of Production and Operations Management, Operations Research/Management Science, and Ergonomics or Human Factors Engineering. The program presents a view of technological problems and opportunities for designing options for improvement. This manner of critical thinking will aid management decision-making on the technical aspects of the business enterprise. IE also maintains links with various professional organizations such as the Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers, Operations Research Society of the Philippines, Southeast Asian Network of Ergonomics Societies, International Ergonomics Association, and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Qualified students also have an opportunity to enroll in the ladderized program of BS in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering minor in Information Technology or BS in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering minor in Service Management.