Masood Fathi
Associate Professor of Production Engineering
School of Engineering Science
Industrial Systems Philosophies A1N
Course, Master's (2nd cycle),
6 credits,
VP703A
Application
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Autumn 2024, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 20%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 2 September 2024 - 19 January 2025
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 20%
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen of 180 credits, within the main fields of integrated product development, production engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering or information technology (or the equivalent).
A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as the Swedish course English 6. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
The Industrial Systems Philosophies (ISP) course provides deeper understanding of the currently prominent production philosophies; Lean, 6Sigma, Theory of Constrain, and Scientific Management. The ISP course also highlights the importance of leadership and change management. It discuss the importance of connecting these different components with an understanding of the tools for modeling, simulation, optimization, including an increased information structure in order to create the best conditions for process development. Similarities and differences in how the different production philosophies support this process and the mechanisms they use to achieve efficient production systems, is one of the key learning objectives of the course.