Degree Structure
College
Engineering
Department
Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Level
Undergraduate
Study System
Courses
Total Credit Hours
134 Cr. Hrs.
Duration
4 Years
Intake
Fall and Spring
Language
English
Study Mode
Full Time
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Degree Overview
The BSc and MSc programs are designed to meet the UAE and regional needs with a global vision and standards. They prepare students for careers and for leadership roles in different types of industries including manufacturing and services, in both the public and private sectors. The BSc program is the first in the region to be accredited by ABET based on two criteria: Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. We are proud that many of our BSc graduates are employed in renowned organizations such as ADCO, Emirates Group, Dubai International Airport, Dubal, Ducab, NPCC, DU, IBM, Unilever, Sharjah Municipality, RTA, Dubai Municipality, NAFFCO, DEWA, SEWA, etc. Moreover, our MSc students and graduates work and some of them hold leadership roles in many of these and other organizations.
The department conduct research in diverse areas of industrial engineering and engineering management including supply chain management, quality management, maintenance management, project management, applied optimization, ergonomics, industrial safety, manufacturing systems and healthcare.
| UR | CR | PR | Total | |
| Mandatory Credits | 18 | 26 | 72 | 116 |
| Elective Credits | 6 | - | 12 | 18 |
| Total | 24 | 26 | 84 | 134 |
What You Will Learn
The program in industrial engineering offers students a base of traditional engineering courses, such as work design, human-machine systems, probability, statistics, and engineering economy, while emphasizing such contemporary areas as simulation modeling, engineering database systems, quality assurance, logistics and supply chain management, operations research, and facilities planning
Industrial engineers are prepared to undertake, projects in the design and implementation of a computer-integrated supply chain or manufacturing system; facilities planning for a variety of industries; design of a robotics system in a manufacturing environment; long-range corporate planning; development and implementation of a quality-control system; simulation analyses to improve processes and make operational decisions; design of healthcare operations to enhance patient safety; and improve efficiency, productivity, and development of computer systems for information control.
University Requirements
College Requirements
Degree Requirements
IEEM overall credit hours allocation:
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BSc in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (134) |
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UR |
CR |
PR |
Total |
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Mandatory Credits |
18 |
26 |
72 |
116 |
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Elective Credits |
6 |
- |
12 |
18 |
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Total |
24 |
26 |
84 |
134 |
IEEM Study Plan Effective 2021-22 (134 Credits):
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Year I, Semester 1 (17 Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0201102 |
Arabic Language |
3 |
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0202112 |
English for Academic Purposes |
3 |
500 TOEFL or 5 IELTS |
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1420101 |
General Chemistry |
3 |
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1420102 |
General Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 1420101 |
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1430115 |
Physics I |
3 |
Pl. Test or 1430106; Pre/Co 14430133 |
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1430116 |
Physics I Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 1430115 |
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1440133 |
Calculus I for Engineers |
3 |
Placement Test or 1440098 |
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Year 1, Semester 2 (17 Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0104101 |
Islamic Culture |
3 |
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0302160 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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0301150 |
Introduction to Economics (E) |
3 |
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0405103 |
Intro. to Ind. Eng. & Eng. Man. |
1 |
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1430117 |
Physics II |
3 |
1430115; 1430116 |
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1430118 |
Physics II Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co 1430117 |
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1440161 |
Calculus II for Engineers |
3 |
1440133 |
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Year 2, Semester 3(16 Credits) |
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Course # |
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Tile |
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CrHrs |
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Prerequisites |
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1501100 |
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Intro to IT |
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3 |
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1440211 |
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Linear Algebra |
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3 |
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1440133 |
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0301215 |
Accounting for Engineers |
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3 |
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0405221 |
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Eng. Probability and Statistics |
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3 |
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1440133 |
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0405102 |
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Engineering Graphics |
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1 |
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1501113 |
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Programming for Engineers |
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3 |
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Year 2, Semester 4 (18 Credits) |
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Course # |
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Title |
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CrHrs |
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Prerequisites |
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0202207 |
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Technical Writing |
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3 |
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0202112 |
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1440261 |
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Differential Equations for Engineers |
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3 |
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1440161 |
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0405202 |
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Manufacturing Processes |
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3 |
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0405102, 0405103, 1420101 for IEEM; 0406302 for ME students |
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0405262 |
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Database Management and Industrial Information Systems |
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3 |
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1411113 |
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0402207 |
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Applied Electronic Circuits |
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3 |
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1430117 |
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0302200 |
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Fundamentals of Innovation & Entr. |
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3 |
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Year 3, Semester 5(16 Credits) |
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Course # |
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Title |
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CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0401301 |
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Engineering Economics |
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3 |
3rd Year Standing |
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0405312 |
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Operations Research I |
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3 |
1440211; 1440261 |
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0405322 |
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Engineering Statistics |
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3 |
0405221 |
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0405341 |
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Ergonomics and Work and Process Improvement |
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4 |
0405221; |
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University Elective 1 |
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3 |
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Year 3, Semester 6(16 Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
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CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0405361 |
Management for Engineers |
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3 |
0301150, 0301215, 0302160 |
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0405323 |
Quality Control and Improvement |
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3 |
0405322 |
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0405325 |
Stochastic Simulation |
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4 |
0405322, 0405312 |
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0405431 |
Production and Inventory Systems |
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3 |
0405221, 0405312 |
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Department Elective 1 |
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3 |
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Year 3, Summer Training(0 Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
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Prerequisites |
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0405490 |
Practical Training for 6-8 weeks |
0 |
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Completion of at least 90 credit hours |
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Option I: Co-op in Industry
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Year 4, Semester 7, Co-op Option I(15 Credits) |
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Course # |
Tile |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0405440 |
Industrial Automation |
3 |
0402207; 0405202 |
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0405442 |
Safety for Engineers |
3 |
0405341 |
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0405464 |
Project Management |
3 |
0401301, 0405361 |
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Department Elective 2 |
3 |
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University Elective 2 |
3 |
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Year 4, Semester 8, Co-op Option I(16 Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0405432 |
Facilities Planning |
3 |
0405341 |
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0405433 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
0405431 |
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0405497 |
Co-op in Industry I |
1 |
0202207; senior standing |
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Department Elective 3 |
3 |
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Department Elective 4 |
3 |
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University Elective 3 |
3 |
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Year 5, Semester 9, Co-op Option II(3 Credits) |
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Course |
Title |
CrHrs |
Pre/Co-requisites |
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0405498 |
Co-op in Industry II |
3 |
0405997 and Department Approval |
Option II: Senior Design Project
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Year 4, Semester 7, Senior Project Option II(16 Credits) |
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Course # |
Tile |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0405440 |
Industrial Automation |
3 |
0402207; 0405202 |
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0405442 |
Safety for Engineers |
3 |
0405341 |
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0405464 |
Project Management |
3 |
0401301, 0405361 |
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0405491 |
Senior Design Project I |
1 |
Pre/Co 0202207; Senior Standing |
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Department Elective 2 |
3 |
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University Elective 3 |
3 |
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Year 4, Semester 8, Senior Project Option II(18 Credits) |
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Course |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
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0405432 |
Facilities Planning |
3 |
0405341 |
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0405433 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
0405431 |
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0405492 |
Senior Design Project II |
3 |
0405491 or 0405497 |
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Department Elective 3 |
3 |
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Department Elective 4 |
3 |
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University Elective 4 |
3 |
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Course Description
Career Path
The IEEM program readies students for careers across industries involved in production, processing, manufacturing, and service sectors such as airports and hospitals. Job titles for graduates include Industrial Engineer, Management Engineer, Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Plant Layout Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Production Engineer.
How will you make an impact?
Every student’s journey at UoS and beyond is different, which is why our Career & Professional Development team provides personalized career resources to help students make an impact for years to come.
