Teaching modeling and simulation in industrial engineering technology programs: A national survey

Abstract

The purpose of this study is twofold: to learn about the extent to which a course on modeling and simulation is being taught/covered in industrial engineering technology programs in the U.S., particularly, at graduate level, and to learn about how such a course was structured and offered in terms of group project, method of delivery, etc. Based on the analyses done on the results of the survey, with exception of one, all the participants mentioned that they offer an undergraduate course. As far as software, there were a variety of simulation software mentioned by the participants such as ARENA and ProModel, to name a few. The respondents also emphasized on the importance of real-life projects and such aspects as team work and long-life learning.