Program Overview

BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering

The BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering program is offered by the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment.

General

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
• Department: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Technology
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering
• Programme Code: B6IN2Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 7
• NQF Credits: 360
• SAQA: 97760
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 3 Years

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Industrial Engineering Technologist. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with:

• Preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development.
• The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering technologist with ECSA.
• For graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF level 8 programmes and then proceed to Master's degrees.
• For certificated engineers, the education base for achieving proficiency in industrial engineering or plant operations and occupational health and safety.

Career Opportunities

Design and implement systems in organizations to maximize production.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum APS: 30
• English: 4 (50%)
• Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 5 (60%)
• Physical Science or Technical Science: 5 (60%)

Programme Fees

Fees are associated with this program, but specific details are not provided.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of programs tailored to specific fields of study, providing students with a comprehensive education in their chosen discipline.