Industrial Engineering

Overview

The qualified student of the Master in Industrial Engineering from University of Johannesburg will be able to:

• Identify, assess, formulate, interpret, analyse and solve engineering research/development problems of an original nature creatively and innovatively by applying relevant advanced fundamental knowledge of i.e., Mathematics, Basic Science and Engineering Sciences in the chosen field of research.
• Plan and manage advanced research projects, demonstrating fundamental knowledge, understanding and insight into the principles, methodologies and concepts that constitute socially responsible (to local and other communities) engineering research/development in the chosen field of research practice.
• Work effectively, individually or with others, as a member of a team, group, organisation and the community or in multi-disciplinary environments in the chosen field of research.
• Organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly, effectively, professionally and ethically, accept responsibility within his/her limits of competence, and exercise original judgment based on knowledge and expertise, pertaining to the field of research.

• Plan and conduct advanced investigations, research and/or experiments of an original nature by applying or developing appropriate theories and methodologies and perform appropriate data analysis and interpretation
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering and specifically research audiences and the community at large, in so far as they are affected by the research, using appropriate structure, style and graphical support. 

Conferment of the degree

The Master of Industrial Engineering will be conferred on students who have completed the research seminar and dissertation successfully.