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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Industrial Engineering at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Industrial Engineering is a one-year, full-time NQF level 8 postgraduate specialisation offered on the Steve Biko Campus. It is designed to follow the BEngTech in Industrial Engineering at DUT and prepares students for postgraduate study and for industry work at higher cognitive levels. It is registered under SAQA NLRD 117975.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Department of Industrial Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time, NQF level 8)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

A one-year specialisation in industrial engineering that builds on the BEngTech in Industrial Engineering, developing the knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills needed to practise as an industrial engineer and providing entry to Master's study.

Career pathways

Industrial engineering roles in industry, and progression to the Master of Engineering and Doctor of Engineering. The qualification provides the educational base for registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum entry is the Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering (NQF level 7) or equivalent, in line with DUT General Rule G23C. Applicants with a BEngTech (Industrial) or equivalent from other institutions are evaluated individually and must show that the undergraduate programme is ECSA accredited, evidence of graduate attribute assessment per ECSA guidelines, at least 80% overlap in the knowledge area of Mathematics, and evidence of a final design or capstone project. Applicants with a BTech in Industrial Engineering may apply. Foreign applicants approach the International Office. If applications exceed the enrolment plan, preference is given in the order: DUT BEngTech (Industrial) graduates, DUT BTech (Industrial) graduates, other BEngTech (Industrial) graduates, other BTech (Industrial) graduates, then ranked by completion in minimum time and a final-year average of 65% or above.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 Year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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