Industrial Engineering is concerned with the identification, analysis and synthesis of the various components (men, machines, materials, management and money) that are necessary for the design, construction and operation of organisations that produce goods or services. Thus, it is centred around the design and control of plants and production systems, and as such, needs a knowledge and understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, automatic control and instrumentation, and all aspects of production management. In addition, expertise in the areas of economics, marketing, industrial relations and law, and psychology is necessary.
Industrial Engineers therefore provide management with the necessary inputs for rational management decisions, and to control these inputs to ensure objectives are met. Industrial Engineers find employment in all fields of engineering, and often in fields which are not traditionally considered to be engineering.
CSEC Minimum passes: 5
CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry
CAPE Minimum passes: 2
CAPE Mandatory: Pure Mathematics, Physics
Alternative Qualifications:
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A minimum GPA of 2.5 obtained in PreENG,
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Any of the following Diplomas, based on merit using the scores calculated in Table 3.1: - NEC Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma – Score of 65% and above;
- COSTAATT Associate Degree (GPA of 3.5 and above);
- TTIT/UTT Technician Diploma (GPA of 3.0 and above);
- BCC Ordinary Mechanical Technician Diploma (GPA of 3.5 and above).
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Any other qualification that is considered by the Department, in addition to those listed in Regulation 3.1 (See Table 3.1 in the latest Undergraduate Handbook for the Faculty of Engineering: https://sta.uwi.edu/faculty-booklet-archive).
Career Opportunities: Chemical Industry; Manufacturing Companies; Public Utility Companies; Business Management Process Engineer/ Manager
Website: http://sta.uwi.edu/eng/mechanical/about-department#aboutindus