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Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering with Sustainable Mining at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering with Sustainable Mining is an NQF level 8 postgraduate diploma in the Faculty of Engineering at North-West University, presented by distance learning on the Potchefstroom campus. Qualification code: 7DB D03. The minimum term of study is two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Duration: Minimum 2 years (distance)  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Software Engineering, Operations Excellence, Business Process Engineering, Introduction to Data and Decision Sciences, Sustainable Mine Planning & Design, Decision Support Systems, Ecological Resilience & Rehabilitation. The programme carries 120 credits at NQF level 8.

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Entry requirements

A BSc, BTech or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification, or a BEng, BIng, BSc (Eng) or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification, or an appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in an engineering-related discipline with a sufficient mathematical and physical science foundation (50% in relevant final-year modules), as approved by the postgraduate admissions committee.

Duration: Minimum 2 years (distance)

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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