Program Overview

Program Overview

The Industrial Engineering program is a discipline focused on mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and production optimization. It encompasses areas such as planning, assembly, testing, analysis, and development, aiming to achieve optimal value at minimal cost while considering human and economic factors. The program involves systems engineering, quality control, supply chains, process optimization, maintenance, safety, facility planning, and work environment. Industrial engineers aim to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, ensure worker safety, protect the environment, and comply with regulations.

Program Details

• Program Name: BSc in Industrial Engineering
• Credit Hours: 139 Hours
• Study Language: English
• Program Length: 4 Years
• Study Mode: On-campus
• Learning Mode: Theoretical
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Ministry of Education

Program Goals

The program aims to produce an industrial engineer who is capable of:

• Effectively applying contemporary tools of industrial engineering to meet the needs of the upcoming challenging industrial world.
• Professionally and effectively solving real-world problems in process design and/or improvement in different industrial and managerial settings.
• Functionally demonstrating ongoing professional and intellectual growth as managers and leaders in Industrial Engineering, society, and their communities.

Tracks

• Safety Engineering
• Supply Chain & Logistics Engineering

Career Opportunities

• Operations Research Analyst
• Quality Control Analyst
• Supply Chain Manager
• Process Improvement Specialist
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Production Planner
• Logistics Coordinator
• Systems Engineer
• Project Manager
• Human Factors Engineer
• Operations Manager
• Lean Manufacturing Specialist
• Ergonomist
• Facility Planner
• Data Analyst
• Inventory Control Specialist
• Maintenance Engineer
• Risk Management Analyst
• Simulation Engineer
• Business Process Analyst

Study Plan

The study plan is divided into four years, with each year consisting of two semesters. The courses include:

1st Year

Semester 1

• CHEM 101: General Chemistry I
• COMM 101: Communication Skills
• MATH 101: Calculus I
• PHYS 101: General Physics
• STAT 101: General Statistics

Semester 2

• MATH 102: Calculus II
• PHYS 102: Physics II
• STAT 101: Probability Theory
• IE 201: Introduction to Engineering Design I
• IE 260: Engineering Graphics

2nd Year

Semester 3

• ARAB 101: Arabic I
• MATH 207: Calculus III for Engineers
• STAT 102: Applied Probability and Random Processes
• IE 202: Introduction to Engineering Design II
• IE 255: Engineering Economics
• IE 261: Structured Computer Programming

Semester 4

• MATH 204: Differential Equations I
• MATH 241: Linear Algebra
• IE 321: Fundamentals of Computer Systems
• IE 322: Computer Applications in Industrial Engineering I
• IE 256: Engineering Management
• IE 262: Basic Electrical Engineering

3rd Year

Semester 5

• ISLS 101: Islamic Studies I
• IE 263: Basic Workshop
• IE 311: Operations Research I
• IE 322: Computer Applications in Industrial Engineering I
• IE 341: Work Study
• IE 351: Industrial Management

Semester 6

• IE 342: Human Factors Engineering
• IE 352: System Analysis and Design
• IE 411: Operations Research II
• IE 422: Industrial System Simulations
• IE 323: Design of Industrial Experiments
• IE XXX: Major Elective

4th Year

Semester 7

• IE 395: IE Seminar
• IE 431: Industrial Quality Control
• IE 451: Production Planning and Control
• IE 491: Senior Project
• IE XXX: Major Elective
• IE XXX: Major Elective

Semester 8

• GEE XXX: General Education Elective
• IE 441: Industrial Safety Engineering
• IE 453: Facilities Planning
• IE 492: Senior Project
• IE XXX: Major Elective
• IE XXX: Major Elective

Admission Requirements

• High school score: 80% & Above
• Mandatory Qualifications:
  • The Certificate Equivalency Letter from the Ministry of Education must be provided in case the student obtained a high school certificate from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • The student must pass the English placement test and any other tests determined by the college as one of the admission requirements.
  • The student must not be registered in another university or college.
  • The student must be medically fit.

Tuition Fees

• Registration Fees: 1200
• English test Fees: 100
• Tuition Fees: 1,750 / Hour
• Average Fees for One Semester: 26,000

Faculty Members

• Dr. Abdullah Tameem: Head of the Engineering Department Assistant Professor
• Prof. Alaa Abdulrahman: Professor
• Eng. Wesal Melibari: Teacher Assistant
• Dr. Khaoula Chnina: Assistant Professor