This program is one of Ningbo University’s first nationally recognized featured disciplines. It has been designated as a Zhejiang Provincial Advantageous Major and a Ningbo Municipal Brand Major. The program benefits from robust resources, including the Zhejiang Provincial Electromechanical Engineering Training Center, Ningbo’s Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Technology, and Zhejiang Province’s Key Research Laboratory for Part Rolling Forming Technology.
Zhejiang Province serves as a leading hub for China’s machinery manufacturing industry and hosts one of the country's most concentrated clusters of export processing enterprises. The region is characterized by its strong manufacturing base and distinctive export-driven economy. Under the national strategies of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiative, China is striving to transform itself from a "manufacturing giant" to a "manufacturing powerhouse" and from a "trading giant" to a "trading powerhouse." With the mutually reinforcing development of foreign investment utilization and outbound investment, this export-driven economic model presents an excellent opportunity for the Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, and Automation discipline (with a minor in International Trade).
Program Objectives
This program is designed to cultivate highly skilled professionals with a comprehensive understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation, as well as foundational knowledge in international economics, international trade, and related disciplines such as social sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Graduates will acquire the capabilities required for mechanical engineering design, manufacturing, management, and teamwork, along with the essential skills for international trade. They will develop a global perspective, be equipped for cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and possess strong innovation, humanistic values, professional ethics, and a sense of social responsibility. These professionals will be prepared for advanced, interdisciplinary roles in mechanical engineering fields, particularly in regional industries, including positions in design, manufacturing, research and development, international trade, and business management.
(1) Graduates will possess a solid foundation in humanities and social sciences, along with a deep commitment to professional ethics and social responsibility.
(2) Graduates will gain a thorough understanding of the technical and theoretical foundations of mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation. They will be skilled in applying this knowledge to solve complex engineering challenges. With solid hands-on experience in the field, they will be well-prepared to assume senior technical roles in design, manufacturing, research and development, and business management, especially within regional industries.
(3) Graduates will master the essential principles of international trade, stay current with developments in global economics and trade, and be familiar with widely adopted international trade regulations and practices. They will possess the foundational skills needed for advanced interdisciplinary talents to contribute effectively to international trade in mechanical engineering and related industries.
(4) Graduates will be able to assess and understand the social, legal, cultural, and environmental impacts of solutions to complex mechanical engineering problems. They will embrace the responsibility of contributing to the development of a sustainable society.
(5) Graduates will demonstrate strong teamwork and communication abilities, with an awareness of global perspectives and the capacity to engage in cross-cultural communication. They will also develop essential project management skills for better communication and collaboration.
(6) Graduates will demonstrate a strong commitment to lifelong learning, acquiring the latest developments in their field through research and self-directed study, both nationally and internationally. With an innovative mindset, they will adapt to technological advancements and transformations, continually enhancing their comprehensive abilities to meet the demands of an ever-evolving industry.
Graduation Requirements
This program focuses on the fundamental principles and specialized technologies in mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation, along with the basic theories of international economics and international trade. It emphasizes engineering applications and practical skill development, aiming to cultivate students' scientific, engineering, and humanistic qualities in a comprehensive manner. The following graduation requirements must be met:
1. Engineering Knowledge: Graduates will acquire a solid understanding of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation. They will be able to apply this knowledge to address complex challenges in mechanical engineering and international trade.
2. Problem Analysis: Graduates will be proficient in applying principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences to identify, articulate, and analyze complex problems in mechanical engineering and international trade. This includes conducting thorough literature research to derive valid and effective conclusions.
3. Design and Development of Solutions: Graduates will have the ability to design effective solutions for complex mechanical engineering problems. This includes creating mechanical systems, units/components, or process flows tailored to specific needs. Their designs will demonstrate innovative thinking and take into account factors such as societal needs, health, safety, legal and cultural considerations, and environmental impact.
4. Research Skills: Graduates will be adept at conducting research on complex mechanical engineering problems and international trade problems, employing scientific principles and methodologies. They will design experiments, analyze and interpret data, and synthesize information to arrive at logical and effective conclusions.
5. Utilization of Modern Tools: Graduates will be capable of developing, selecting, and employing appropriate technologies, resources, modern engineering tools, and information technology solutions to tackle complex problems in mechanical engineering and international trade. They will also be able to conduct predictions and simulations while understanding the limitations of these tools.
6. Engineering and Society: Graduates will be able to leverage their mechanical engineering knowledge and international trade background to critically analyze and evaluate the societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural impacts of practices and solutions of mechanical engineering and international trade. They will also understand and acknowledge the responsibilities they must assume in these contexts.
7. Environment and Sustainable Development: Graduates will have the ability to understand and evaluate the environmental and societal sustainability impacts of practices and solutions of mechanical engineering and international trade.
8. Professional Ethics: Graduates will possess strong humanistic and social science literacy, a deep sense of social responsibility, and a thorough understanding of ethics and professional standards in the fields of mechanical engineering and international trade. They will adhere to these principles throughout their practices in the fields.
9. Individual and Team Roles: Graduates will be capable of taking on individual, team member, and leadership roles within multidisciplinary teams.
10. Communication: Graduates will be proficient in communicating complex issues in the fields of mechanical engineering and international trade clearly and effectively with industry peers and the public. This includes writing reports and design documents, making presentations, articulating instructions or responses, and demonstrating a global perspective for effective cross-cultural communication.
11. Project Management: Graduates will be equipped with a solid understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making methods, and will be able to apply them effectively in multidisciplinary settings.
12.Lifelong Learning: Graduates will have a strong commitment to self-directed and lifelong learning, with the ability to continuously acquire new knowledge and adapt to evolving professional demands.
Core courses
工程图学应用 A - Applied Engineering Graphics A
材料力学 - Mechanics of Materials
理论力学 - Theoretical Mechanics
工程材料 - Engineering Materials
机械原理 - Principles of Mechanics
机械设计 - Mechanical Design
机械精度设计 - Precision Mechanical Design
机械制造技术基础 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Technology
控制工程基础 - Fundamentals of Control Engineering
机电传动控制 - Electromechanical Drive Control
