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Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering 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 D01. 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 Industrial Thinking and Philosophies, Introduction to Software Engineering, Operations Excellence, Business Process Engineering, Quality Management, Decision Support Systems, Modelling and Simulation. 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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