School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Undergraduate programme
Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering with Management
Introduced in 1999 under the School of Mechanical Engineering at the USM Sri Iskandar, Perak campus with an initial intake of 40 students, the programme has maintained this focused intake to support quality teaching, effective supervision and a strong learning environment.
- Year introduced
- 1999
- Initial intake
- 40
- Curriculum strands
- 5
- Career roles
- 6
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Programme objective
The programme aspires to produce manufacturing engineers who can apply scientific principles to the production of goods and function effectively as key team members in the manufacturing industry. It also aims to nurture engineers who can design and manage manufacturing processes and systems that deliver products with:
- Required functionality
- High quality standards
- Timely delivery
- Competitive cost
- Environmentally responsible practices
Programme content
Five strands shape what students learn, from engineering fundamentals to managing the full production chain.
Balanced curriculum
Balanced exposure to product design and development, resource planning, manufacturing management, manufacturing technology and manufacturing systems.
Technical and industrial focus
Training in design, product development, material processing and the manufacture of value-added products, with emphasis on real industrial application.
Production chain management
Managing the production chain to fulfil client requirements within constraints of cost, quality, delivery time and product flexibility.
Management and human factors
Cost management, quality, efficiency and human factors in manufacturing systems, covered through production management, engineering economics and ergonomics courses.
Scientific and technical foundations
Scientific and technical knowledge strengthened through courses in manufacturing technology, manufacturing processes, metrology and control systems.
Career opportunities
Graduates are employed by
Sectors
Career roles
- Project engineer
- Quality engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Research and development engineer
- Design engineer
- Process engineer
Programme brochure
The programme brochure provides additional information on the Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering with Management, including its curriculum, academic focus and student learning experience.
Further information
Please refer to the School of Mechanical Engineering for the most updated programme information and booklet details.