Industrial & Systems Engineering
This course has been designed with the needs of industry in mind, Ireland has currently a shortage of Industrial Engineers and our graduates can expect to work across a variety of industries including but not limited to, manufacturing, transportation, consultancy, distribution services, and the health and pharmaceutical sectors.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, Part-Time / Blended Learning.
Timetables to be confirmed.
Entry Requirements
Holders of Higher Certificate awards in engineering or related cognate disciplines who would be in a position to benefit from the programme.
Holders of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Diploma qualification in Industrial Engineering with direct experience of industrial engineering.
Mature applicants with qualifications and experience deemed equivalent by the College’s QQI approved ROL and RPEL policies.
Minor Awards (Single Modules)
Candidates with NFQ Level 6 qualifications or higher who would be in a position to benefit from and succeed in constituent modules of the programme
Mature applicants with qualifications and experience deemed equivalent by the College’s QQI approved ROL and RPEL policies.
English Language Requirements:
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. This is a temporary measure for our intakes up to and including September 2022.
Careers / Further progression
Academic Progression
Graduates of the B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering may be considered eligible to join related Level 8 programmes depending on their particular combination of qualifications, experience and suitability.
Career Progression
Graduates of the B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering will have a good basis for professional progression in industrial engineering. There is currently a need for skilled industrial engineers across all industries, in manufacturing (traditional and modern), and services as well as in banking, transportation, consultancy, distribution services, the health sector, military and other areas of government.
Further information
Intake Dates
The next intake for this course will be:
September*
*subject to sufficient numbers.
Dublin / Limerick
How to Apply
Apply directly to Griffith College.
Overview
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This programme is supported by the Springboard+ initiative for September 2023. This means that eligible employed applicants are financially supported 90% and eligible unemployed applicants 100% for programme fees. For more information on Springboard, visit: www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibility or contact springboard@griffith.ie
This course is open for skilled tradespeople and others with experience in the manufacturing industry to become professional industrial engineers.
Industrial engineers are prime sources of management talent. They make decisions concerning the best use of people, materials, equipment, and energy in achieving an organisation's aims. This course has been designed with the needs of industry in mind, Ireland has currently a shortage of Industrial Engineers and our graduates can expect to work across a variety of industries including but not limited to, manufacturing, transportation, consultancy, distribution services, and the health and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Why Study Engineering at Griffith College?
The QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering is available a part-time basis and aims to teach participants how to analyse and improve business processes and accomplish the best use of resources.
• Learn how to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability, as well as how to provide more choice to customers, reduce response times and improve quality.
• Develop key competencies vital in the effective management and efficient organisation of numerous national and international organisations.
• The practical nature of the coursework lends to preparation for work in the field of industrial engineering.
• Part-time learning allows students already working in the area extra time to hone skills.
• Option to progress studies to related Level 8 programmes.
Industrial Engineering Programmes
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering (BEISE)
• Industrial Engineering Principles and Systems (10 ECTS)
• Data Analysis (5 ECTS)
• Lean Systems (5 ECTS)
• Project Management (5 ECTS)
• Professional Practice (5 ECTS)
• Industrial Engineering Finances (5 ECTS)
• Emerging Technologies and Industrial Systems (5 ECTS)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management (5 ECTS)
• Environment and Sustainability (5 ECTS)
• Industrial Engineering Project (10 ECTS)
Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Project Management
This programme provides the learners with an understanding of modern logistics and supply chain management. Learners are taught how to apply project management principles to ensure that improvements to the supply chain and logistics can be brought about using a proven structure.
• Project Management (5 ECTS)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management(5 ECTS)
Lean and Sustainable Systems Engineering
This programme focuses on fundamental industrial engineering principles in terms of lean systems and tools. Learners gain the skills and knowledge to examine work and look for contemporary solutions informed by current technology trends, quality systems and environmental solutions. Learners are also taught how to express a return on investment and use financial information to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Industrial Engineering Principles and Systems(10 ECTS)
• Lean Systems(5 ECTS)
• Industrial Engineering Finances(5 ECTS)
• Environment and Sustainability(5 ECTS)
• Data Analysis(5 ECTS)
Professional Certificate in Industrial and Systems Engineering
This programme focuses on the core skills and principles used by industrial engineers including how to apply lean systems and tools within organisations. Project management, logistics, supply chain, emerging technologies, quality systems, environment and sustainability are also considered through the lens of industrial engineering principles.
• Industrial Engineering Principles and Systems(10 ECTS)
• Data Analysis(5 ECTS)
• Lean Systems(5 ECTS)
• Project Management(5 ECTS)
• Industrial Engineering Finances(5 ECTS)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management(5 ECTS)
• Environment and Sustainability(5 ECTS)