The Industrial Engineering program at Ningbo University is recognized as an emerging and distinctive program in Zhejiang Province, a featured program in Ningbo, and a key focus of the university's development. The program is supported by the Ningbo University Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Research Institute and is in the process of establishing the Advanced Energy Storage Technology and Equipment Research Institute.
This program offers specialized laboratories in areas such as intelligent factories, 3D printing, facility planning and logistics, human factors engineering, quality control, computer control technologies, Arena simulation systems, ERP, and information systems. It is closely aligned with Ningbo's role as a national demonstration city for "Made in China 2025." With a focus on improving students' skills and capabilities, the program implements various reform initiatives to foster student development and success.
Program Objectives
This program is designed to meet the demand for high-level, interdisciplinary, innovative talent in technical management, addressing the needs of socialist modernization, regional manufacturing industries, and the emerging energy storage sector. The goal is to develop well-rounded individuals who excel in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor development. Graduates will possess strong innovation capabilities, social responsibility, and a global perspective, along with a solid foundation in both engineering and computer technologies. They will also master modern management science and systems engineering principles and methods, preparing them to engage in system research and development, planning and design, operations management, evaluation and analysis, and consulting services in industrial engineering.
(1) Graduates will possess high moral standards, professional ethics, a strong sense of social responsibility, and cultural literacy. They will adhere to professional norms in engineering practice, fulfill their responsibilities, and dedicate themselves to serving society.
(2) Graduates will have a deep understanding of the broad knowledge base and cutting-edge technologies in industrial engineering. They will possess strong practical engineering skills, apply scientific methods proficiently, and utilize modern tools effectively. They will be equipped to work in industries, government agencies, and service organizations, contributing to system research and development, planning and design, implementation and management, evaluation and analysis, and consulting services. They will address challenges related to quality, cost, efficiency, and safety in industrial and service systems.
(3) Graduates will possess strong innovative thinking, systems-level problem-solving abilities, and a mindset focused on sustainable development. They will be able to consider the social, health, safety, legal, environmental, and economic impacts of industrial engineering practices. By addressing complex engineering challenges, they will become leaders and key contributors in their respective professional fields.
(4) Graduates will excel in team collaboration, with an international perspective and the ability to communicate, coordinate, and manage effectively in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary settings.
(5) Graduates will have a strong commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement, enabling them to keep pace with advancements in technology, career growth, and evolving job roles. They will be able to adapt quickly to new developments and maintain professional relevance throughout their careers.
Graduation Requirements
The Industrial Engineering program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the core theories and knowledge of industrial engineering while emphasizing practical engineering applications and skills. The program focuses on the holistic development of students' scientific, engineering, and humanistic qualities. Graduates of the program should meet the following graduation requirements:
1. Engineering Knowledge: Graduates will acquire a solid understanding of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and industrial engineering expertise. They will be able to apply this knowledge to address complex industrial engineering challenges.
2. Problem Analysis: Graduates will be proficient in applying principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences to identify, articulate, and analyze complex industrial engineering problems. 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 industrial engineering problems. This includes creating production systems, service systems, components, or workflows 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 industrial engineering 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 industrial engineering problems. 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 industrial engineering knowledge to critically analyze and evaluate the societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural impacts of engineering practices and solutions. 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 the practices addressing complex problems in industrial engineering.
8. Professional Ethics: Graduates will possess strong humanistic and social science literacy, a deep sense of social responsibility, and a thorough understanding of engineering ethics and professional standards. They will adhere to these principles throughout their industrial engineering practice.
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 industrial engineering issues clearly and effectively with industry peers and the public. This includes writing reports, presenting proposals, implementing measures, and gathering feedback, 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
工作研究与分析 - Work Study and Analysis
运筹学 - Operations Research
管理学原理 - Principles of Management
质量管理学 - Quality Management
生产计划与控制 - Production Planning and Control
设施规划与物流分析 - Facility Planning and Logistics Analysis
工程经济学 - Engineering Economics
人因工程 - Human Factors Engineering
