Program Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering
OVERVIEW
The Ph.D. program in Industrial Engineering at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) prepares engineers for broad research in academia and industry. This program is benefical for the society because our nation will have experts and researchers in this filed. In addition, it is an extremely attractive program to working engineering professionals who are seeking to advance to positions of greater managerial and technical responsibility. The program is based on an integrated approach to the management of product, process and information technology and provides the opportunity to develop expertise in these areas.
The professional society for Industrial Engineers, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), defines Industrial Engineering as:
Industrial Engineering is concerned with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, and equipment. It draws upon specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical, physical, and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis, to design, specify, predict, and analyze the results obtained from such systems.
FUNCTIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
In a nutshell, Industrial Engineers make things work better, safer, and more economically. Unlike the other engineering disciplines that focus their attention purely on the technical aspects of a system, the Industrial Engineer incorporates human and economic considerations in system design.
Industrial engineers design processes and systems that improve quality and productivity. Using knowledge of engineering, mathematics, business administration, and management, industrial engineers focus on the way products and services are made and performed. Through a combination of technical abilities, people skills, and business know-how, they analyze, design, build, and manage systems. Industrial Engineers integrate combinations of people, information, materials, and equipment that produce innovative and efficient organizations. In addition to manufacturing, Industrial Engineers work and consult in every industry, including hospitals, communications, e-commerce, entertainment, government, finance, food, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, sports, insurance, sales, accounting, banking, travel, and transportation.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Ph.D. program in Industrial Engineering aims at:
Preparing engineers to become researchers and experts with the human aspects, organizational and financial issues, project considerations, resource allocation, and extended analytical tools required for effective decision making and business management.
The PhD program at the AASTMT specific objectives are:
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To join the program of Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, the following minimum prerequisites are required:
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Program duration: (3 Years Min – 6 Years Max)
CREDIT HOURS: 48 Cr. Hrs. Course work for the Ph.D. degree requires the completion of minimum of (48) credit hours as follows:
 A. Core Courses | 2 Compulsory Courses | (6 Cr.H) | |
B. Elective Courses | 4 Elective Courses | (12 Cr.H) | |
C. Research Thesis | Part 1 (10 Cr. H.) + Part 2 (10 Cr. H.) + Part 3 (10 Cr.H.) | (30 Cr.H) | |
Total Credit Hours | (48 Cr.H) | ||
Note: The Ph.D. electives list is classified into IM8XX and IM7XX. The IM7XX represents the MSc list of courses. The candidate can register up to two courses from the MSc list of courses (IM7XX) in condition that he did not take this course in any previously accomplished degree.