Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes

Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) is a professional discipline that focuses on developing and implementing optimal solutions from a system-level perspective. This involves people, technology, quality, finance, information, and environmental issues. The main role of an Industrial Systems Engineer is to organise and work harmoniously together with others to streamline operational procedures, improve productivity and overall system performance. The ultimate goal is to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs, and increase customer satisfaction. ISE is different from other traditional engineering disciplines whereby knowledge and skills are applied to specific areas. For example, traditional manufacturing engineers usually work in a production environment. By contrast, ISE provides students with the opportunity to work in a variety of organisations including both the industrial and commercial sectors. In this connection, Industrial and Systems Engineers have a much more flexible career path. ISE graduates are employed in organisations that engaged in new product development, transportation, theme parks, logistics services, banks, public utilities, business development consultancy enterprises, government departments, etc. The ultimate objective of the ISE discipline is to provide leadership in the design of integrated industrial and commercial systems for the advancement and well-being of the community.

Programme Characteristics

Emphasis on student-centred learning and integration of theory and practice are hallmarks of this programme. 
 

In their final year, students can specialise in areas such as product engineering, logistics engineering, knowledge engineering and product technology, through the selection of their Final Year Project and Electives, the latter of which are selected from a large pool of options.