Master of Industrial Engineering (MC-INDENG) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates will:

• Apply and develop a robust understanding of the fundamental scientific and engineering principles underlying the field of industrial engineering;
• Demonstrate mastery of mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical engineering problems;;
• Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information in solving real-world engineering problems and apply research skills in the engineering discipline
• Construct systematic engineering design methods for complex and practical problems, with the understanding of application context and contributing factors, such as resource and project management, and sustainability; 
• Formulate an integrated view of engineering problems and solutions based on a robust knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering, operation and business management, and other related disciplines;
• Select and justify suitable engineering methods and tools to solve practical engineering problems;
• Apply creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;
• Demonstrate high level professional ethical behaviour and practice towards their profession and the community, including having positive and responsible approaches to safety, management of information and professional integrity;
• Justify, interpret, and communicate (both orally and in writing) theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audience;
• Demonstrate effective, innovative, and proactive team membership, both as team members and team leaders.

Generic skills

• An ability to work in teams, and a capacity to value teamwork;
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities, characterised by flexibility of approach;
• A capacity to life-long learning, to adapt to the changing knowledge base in their field of engineering, and to adapt to the opportunities offered by new technologies;
• An ability to critically assess issues in professional practice or in the wider community, and the capacity to engage, where appropriate, based on their expertise;
• A capacity to communicate knowledge and solutions in oral and written form;
• An appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research;
• A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
• A profound respect for truth, intellectual integrity, and professional ethics;
• An ability to offer leadership in their specialist area.

Graduate attributes

Graduates of the Master of Industrial Engineering will have: