Brochure

The MSc in Systems Engineering and Management is designed mainly for engineers and technologists employed especially in larger organisations using large and complex production and operation systems in a variety of industries. Through this programme they can upgrade their knowledge and professional skills, particularly in developing a capability to conduct research at an advanced level. The programme extends the ability of engineers and technologists to work across disciplinary boundaries. It helps to develop not just analytical abilities needed to design and build complex systems but also exposes students to management concepts and tools relevant for such systems.

The programme is also suitable for recent graduates who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills base so as to widen and improve their career choices. Students are taught both fundamental and advanced concepts relevant to the field which could not be taught during a bachelor degree programme because of time and other constraints.

The programme requires both coursework and research. The coursework consists of three core courses and six programme courses and the research leads to a thesis on a relevant topic.

The programme requires a minimum 18 months of a full time study .

The programme courses include the following:

• Introduction to Technology and Policy
• Operations Research and Planning
• System and Project Management
• System Dynamics for Business Policy
• Operations Management
• Engineering Risk-Benefit Analysis

Some of the topics covered in the above courses are planning and managing product and system development projects, analysis and design of improvements to production and service operations, and risk analysis

Required Academic Preparation Coursework

Relevant prerequisite includes a Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied sciences, mathematics, economics, or management.
 

Programme Courses*

*Subject to change