Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE)

Key Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired:

Operations Research:This includes optimization techniques, stochastic modeling, and decision-making under uncertainty, which are crucial for efficient resource allocation and process design.

Manufacturing Engineering:This involves understanding the processes involved in creating products, from design and production planning to plant layout and automation.

Human Factors and Ergonomics:This area focuses on designing systems that are safe, comfortable, and efficient for human users, ensuring a positive user experience and minimizing errors.

Quality and Reliability Engineering:This ensures that products and processes meet specified standards and perform reliably over time, minimizing defects and maximizing customer satisfaction.

Data Analytics and Machine Learning:IMSE programs incorporate data-driven approaches, including machine learning and statistical modeling, to analyze complex data sets and improve decision-making.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management:This involves optimizing the flow of goods and information from raw materials to the end customer, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery.

Requirements

Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (4) relevant passes (i.e. D grade or higher) in the following subjects: Physics/Engineering Science, Mathematics, Chemistry and any other modules non-religious or possession of at least NVA Level III of relevant trade and completion of O-level.

Course description

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) students learn to analyze, design, and improve complex systems, encompassing both manufacturing and service environments. This field combines engineering principles with business and management practices to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality and efficiency. IMSE graduates develop skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and systems thinking, preparing them for diverse roles across various industries.

Systems Thinking

Operations Research

Manufacturing Processes

Quality Control

Supply Chain Management

Ergonomics