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Department of
Industrial Engineering (IE)

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (IE) is a fusion of Industrial Engineering and Production Engineering. It is an engineering discipline that is greatly valued internationally. The department not only focuses on the development of technical knowledge among students but also puts a great effort to make them more expressive and communicative to improve their competence over business graduates.

IE is a specialized branch of engineering which applies mathematics to different aspects of industrial and business processes. The knowledge of Industrial Engineering can be used to increase efficiency and productivity of an industry. IE uses modern technology to satisfactorily manage resources of all kinds, including human beings, around the world. IE tools are very helpful to design and analyze complex systems that integrate technical, economic, and social factors for all types of organizations.

The Industrial Engineering side of this discipline mainly focuses on Analytics and Data Science, Economic and Financial Systems, Operations Research, Optimization techniques, Quality Control techniques, Supply Chain management, Industrial Business Management, Operations Management and some other useful material management tools.

The other side of this engineering discipline that is Production Engineering focuses on various Modern Manufacturing Techniques used by the industries all over the world. The knowledge of manufacturing processes is directly applicable for the automation of an industry.

The Department of Industrial Engineering arranges special Industrial Attachment Programs for the students which help them to gather real life knowledge. These training programs not only make the students prepared for their job life but also helps to apply their gathered knowledge in industry.

The graduates of IE discipline have huge job opportunities both in Bangladesh and abroad. They have the opportunities to start their career in different industrial sectors such as the Garments Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Automobile Industry, Food Industry, Electronics Industry and so on.

Vision of the department

To make an esteemed place among the leading institutions of tertiary education and quality research in the field of Industrial Engineering globally.

Mission Statement

M1: To offer quality education in the field of Industrial Engineering to create qualified and responsible graduates to meet the current challenges and future needs of the country and beyond.
M2: To follow state of the art curriculum which emphasizes needs of the stakeholders in a way that the IE graduates will be able to exhibit their competency at the global level.
M3: To practice quality research along with developing communication, reasoning, critical analysis, creativity, team work, and problem-solving skills of the IE graduates.

Values of IE Department:

  • Excellence: Department of Industrial Engineering has core values for operations and mission of excellence.
  • Innovation and Empowerment: Values include innovation, academic and professional empowerment, research and consultation, community engagement, leadership in scientific and technical knowledge application.
  • People-Centered Culture: The department promotes a people-centered culture that values diversity, personal development, creativity, integrity, and responsibility.
  • Human Quality: The department instills students with humanity, discipline, morality, and quality to become engineers with critical reasoning, systems thinking, and strong quantitative analysis skills.
  • Professional Ethics and Integrity: The values further extend to continuous improvement, professional ethics awareness, respect for social values, environmental consciousness, and a focus on producing value.

Program of Study

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (IE) is a four years course designed to provide the students with a sound foundation in the technology and Industrial Engineering. To acquire a B.Sc. degree a student has to earn 150.25 credits from a combination of courses offered by the university. Industrial Engineering is an engineering fraternity that is greatly valued internationally. It has been contributing enormously to the improvement of productivity and operations as well as operating conditions of numerous organizations all over the world.

Education in IE incorporates not only basic engineering and technical subjects, but also other relevant fields of study such as humanities, accounting, presentation skills, creativity, teamwork and business and management skills. In present day industries, these skills are deemed really essential to make an engineer apt to face the challenges of practical scenarios. In most of the cases, an engineering job is not merely an engineering job; it is interlinked with multifaceted variables. An engineer working in a practical situation needs to be well alerting, pro-active and fully aware of the surrounding contingencies. That is why, education in IE can be considered as an embodiment of balanced education.

Subjects Taught

Category wise courses and credits summary

# Categories Credits Percentage
1 Major Subject 82.50 54.91
2 Deepening Specializations 6.00 03.99
3 Interdisciplinary Minors 22.75 15.14
4 General Electives 39.00 25.96
Total 150.25 100.00

Increased industry interaction for students through classroom lectures, Quizzes, laboratory sessions, projects, factory visits, Industrial Attachment and part transaction in industry environment is the focus of the structured OBE curriculum. The contact hours are regulated to around 24 hours per week, giving increased time for theory, sessional, teamwork and self-study to the students. The degree program is completed with at least 30 working days Industrial Attachment which the students do in an industry or a company.

B.Sc. in IE (Code: 651)

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering is a four-year program designed to provide the students with a sound foundation in the technology and industrial engineering. Students opting to acquire a B.Sc. degree will have to earn a total of 150.25 credits.

Profile of the program
  • Name of the Degree: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, abbreviated as B.Sc. in IE
  • No. of credits: 150.25
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Courses Start: Spring (January) & Fall (July) each year
  • Standard time to attain the Degree: Four years (eight semesters, six months each)
  • Minimum grade to attain the Degree: 2.50 in a scale of 4.00

Industrial Engineering is an engineering fraternity that is greatly valued internationally. It has been contributing enormously to the improvement of productivity and operations as well as operating conditions of numerous organizations all over the world.

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Education in IE incorporates not only basic engineering and technical subjects, but also other relevant fields of study such as humanities, accounting, presentation skills, creativity, team-work and business and management skills. In present day industries, these skills are deemed really essential to make an engineer apt to face the challenges of practical scenarios.

In most cases, an engineering job is not merely an engineering job; it is interlinked with multifaceted variables. An engineer working in a practical situation needs to be well alerting, pro-active and fully aware of the surrounding contingencies. That is why, education in IE can be considered as an embodiment of balanced education.

Accreditation of the Program

The program offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering has been designed as per the clear instruction of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, accordingly has been verified and approved by the proper authority nominated by the UGC.

Core courses (extract)

Introduction to Industrial Engineering

Managerial Accounting

Machine Shop Practice

Manufacturing Processes

Fundamentals of Economics

Probability and Statistics

Mechanical Drawing

Numerical Analysis

Computer Graphics

Measurement, Instrumentation and Control

Product Design and Development

Operation Research

Engineering Economics

Measurement, Instrumentation and Control Sessional

Product Design and Development Sessional

Material Handling and Maintenance Management

Quality Management

Machines Tools and Machining

Production Planning and Control

Operations Management

Material Handling and Maintenance Management Sessional

Quality Management Sessional

Machines Tools and Machining Sessional

Business Communication Seminar

Work System Design & Safety

CAD/CAM

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Work System Design & Safety Sessional

CAD/CAM Sessional

Project and Thesis

Robotics and Computer Controlled Machines

Simulation

Industrial and Business Management

Simulation Sessional

Project and Thesis


Allied Engineering (extract)

Basic Electrical Engineering

Programming and Data Structure

Electrical Engineering Sessional

Programming and Data Structure Sessional

Thermodynamics

Electrical Machines

Electrical Machines Sessional

Thermodynamics Sessional

Mechanics of Materials

Engineering Materials

Mechanics of Materials Sessional

Engineering Materials Sessional

Fluid Mechanics and Machinery

Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Sessional


Business & Humanities (extract)

Critical Thinking and Communication

English Language Sessional

Engineering Ethics

Bangladesh Studies


Sciences (extract)

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Program Education Objectives [PEOs]

The educational objectives of B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering program are as follows:

PEO 1: Graduates of B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering programs are aimed to prepare as the leader in their fields and to be a successful person in the global and national arena.
PEO 2: Graduates of B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering program are aimed to have better sense of responsibilities, capable of implementing acquired knowledge on technology, more prompt in decision making and talented enough to contribute in diversified business functions.
PEO 3: Graduates of B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering program are intended to develop as the top-quality engineers for the local industries specifically in RMG sectors along with foreign workplace and research institutes as well.

Program Learning Outcomes [PLOs]

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering graduates will be able to:

PLO 1: Technical knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, technical fundamentals, and a technical specialization to the solution of complex technical problems.
PLO 2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex technical problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, sciences, and technical knowledge.
PLO 3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex technical problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PLO 4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PLO 5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern technical and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex technical activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO 6: The technologist and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional technical practices.
PLO 7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional technical solutions in societal and environmental contexts, demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PLO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of the technical practices.
PLO 9: Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PLO 10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex technical activities with the technical community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PLO 11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the technical and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PLO 12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes [PSOs]

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering graduates will be able to:

PSO 1: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, technical fundamentals and a technical specialization for process optimization, value engineering, productivity improvement, sustainable environment, workplace safety and comfort solutions to quality issues and product development in the domains of business process analysis and design to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems.
PSO 2: Demonstrate the learned theories, experimental skills, modern simulation software to estimate the optimum resources to predict and plan the appropriate material requirements, standard operating time, enterprise resources, human resources and be able to contribute to the industrial 4.0 revolution to meet 2030 sustainable development goals.

Graduate Attributes

  • Contemporary technical knowledge of the subjects
  • Problem solving skills
  • Design and development of solutions skills
  • Investigative and analytical skills
  • Modern tool usage skills
  • Leadership and managerial skill
  • Emotional and maturity intelligence
  • Environment and sustainability
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Interpersonal & Team-building skills
  • Ability to pursue specialized higher studies