At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the main research areas and current issues in industrial engineering.
• Evaluate scholarly articles, including both foundational and recent research papers.
• Understand the research methods commonly used in industrial engineering.
• Develop relevant research questions based on a review of the literature and identified gaps.
• Communicate research findings clearly through presentations and discussions.
• Create a focused research proposal or literature review on a selected topic.