California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

What you'll study

Coursework and laboratory activities focus on technical fundamentals and applied production skills. Key topics and experiences described by the program include:

• Foundational engineering science: physics, thermodynamics and mechanical design.
• Materials science and properties of materials relevant to manufacturing and joining.
• Production processes and process planning to produce consumer, industrial and aerospace components.
• Computers, automation and robot programming in an industrial context.
• Hands‑on labs such as a joining/welding lab, a foundry and an automation lab; applied projects, field trips and co‑op opportunities to reinforce classroom theory.

Entry requirements

The programme page does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective students should consult the university catalog or contact an academic advisor for the most current entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that design, optimize and oversee manufacturing systems. The programme highlights these typical career pathways:

• Manufacturing Engineer — develop processes across automotive, aerospace, electronics, consumer goods and industrial equipment sectors.
• Industrial Engineer — optimize systems and processes for efficiency, quality and productivity in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and service industries.
• Process Engineer — design and improve industrial production processes in manufacturing, chemicals, food processing and related sectors.
• Quality Engineer — ensure products and processes meet required standards across multiple industries.
• Robotics Engineer — combine mechanical, electrical and software skills to build and maintain robotic systems for factory automation and other applications.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page references scholarships and encourages contact with advisers for up‑to‑date course and funding information. Applicants should explore Cal Poly Pomona scholarship listings, departmental awards and external industry scholarships, and speak with the department’s advising office about opportunities such as co‑ops that can support career development and finance study.

Licensure and accreditation notes

The site includes a licensure disclosure advising students that completion of a CSU program does not guarantee licensure outside California and that licensure rules may change. It also states the department’s Industrial Engineering program is accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) under applicable criteria.