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 Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Industrial Engineering [SAQA NO. 117975]

 

Purpose statement

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree in Industrial Engineering is a post graduate specialisation qualification designed to prepare students for postgraduate study and for work in Industry at the higher cognitive levels. This programme is designed specifically to follow the Bachelors of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering, as offered at the Durban University of Technology.

The qualification consolidates and deepens the graduate’s expertise in a specialised area of Industrial Engineering and develops research capacity in the methodology and techniques of this discipline, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. Programmes leading to this qualification allow students to work independently and responsibly, applying original thought and judgment to technical and risk-based decisions in complex situations. Graduates of this qualification would be prepared to enter niche roles in the labour market with the option of further studies at the Masters level.

The purpose of this programme is to further the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required towards becoming a competent practicing Industrial engineer. This qualification provides:

  1. Preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills,
  2. A pathway for achieving technological proficiency in the discipline of Industrial Engineering
  3. A means to contribute positively to the economy and to national development.
  4. The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) with ECSA.
  5. Entry to NQF level 9 Masters Programmes and the ability to then proceed to Doctoral Programmes.

 

Admission requirements

The minimum entry requirement will be the Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 7) or equivalent. This is in line with the DUT General Rules handbook, for registration for a Bachelor Honours Degree (Rule G23C). Applicants that complete a BEng Tech (Industrial) or equivalent at other institutions (private or public) will be evaluated on an individual basis after fulfilling the following criteria:

  • The undergraduate program must be ECSA accredited.
  • The applicant must show evidence of graduate attribute assessment in the undergraduate qualification as per ECSA guidelines.
  • There must be a minimum of 80% overlap in terms of the knowledge area of Mathematics
  • The applicant must show evidence of a final design/capstone project

 

Foreign applications must approach the International Office for guidance on the application process

Applicants with a B. Tech Industrial Engineering are allowed to apply but need to note that the program is run full time and on campus. There is no provision being made for part time applications or evening classes.

In instances where the number of applications exceed the enrolment plan, the following selection criteria would apply:

  • Order of preference: (1) DUT graduates (BEng Tech (Industrial)); (2) DUT graduates (B Tech Industrial); (3) Other BEng Tech (Industrial); (4) Other (B Tech (Industrial).
  • Ranking criteria: (1) Completion in minimum time; (2) Average pass rate of 65% and above in the final year of study

 

Duration of Study

The qualification is a 1-year full time, 140 credit qualification. There is no Part Time offering of the qualification.

 

Credits Applications

No credits are allowed from any Non HEQSF aligned and Non Accredited engineering qualifications. All credit applications will follow the Credit Application Process and will be evaluated for content coverage, NQF level offering and ECSA Graduate Attribute assessment.

 

Curriculum Structure:

All applications for the program take place in the preceding year of registration and all registrations take place at the beginning of the year. There is no mid-year intake for the program.

 

Module Title Course Code NQF level SAQA
Credit		 HEMIS
Credits		 Semester offered (S) Pre- requisite module/s
Industrial Engineering Dissertation IDED800 8 44 0.34 Annual –
Cleaner Production Technologies CLPT802 8 16 0.11 1 –
Engineering Work System IV EGWS801 8 16 0.11 1 Engineering Work System III
Advanced Engineering Statistics AVES801 8 16 0.11 1 Statistics I
Organizational Behaviour ORBV801 8 16 0.11 2 Principles of Management
Production Engineering IV PREN801 8 16 0.11 2 Production Engineering III
Selected Topics in Industrial Engineering STIE802 8 16 0.11 2 –

 

The curriculum shown and the academic structure of the program is subject to change pending approvals going through the university processes. These will be updated as the approvals are received and students will be made aware of the changes. 

 

Contact:

Mrs Kershni Dhavraj

Email: kershnid@dut.ac.za

or

Email: PostGradie@dut.ac.za