About Manufacturing Engineering with Management Science, BSc (Hons) - at Trinity College Dublin
What is MEMS?
Engineers are problem-solvers. They apply their practical and analytical skills to highly complex and varied problems. In almost every human endeavour, an engineer has been involved somewhere. They have created the designs and systems to make everything from:
- gliders to space shuttles;
- ball point pens to laser printers;
- matchbox cars to F1 racing cars;
- wheelchairs to artificial joints;
- yachts to 747’s.
However, in today’s market, a qualification in engineering must also reflect the global commercial outlook of companies. Manufacturing engineers are in demand because they are seen as people who can contribute greatly to productivity and competitiveness in the world marketplace. Manufacturing engineering with management science is concerned with the analysis, design, improvement, installation and management of integrated systems of people, finances, materials and equipment. It draws upon specialised knowledge in a number of disciplines such as the management of people, finances, sales, marketing, production, project management and communications together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design.
Course overviewThe four-year course in manufacturing engineering with management science (MEMS) is run by the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and leads to an honors engineering degree. It aims to produce graduate engineers capable of working in the competitive environment of world-class manufacturing. To achieve this, the syllabus introduces management subjects into a proven engineering programme.
Approximately 80% of the syllabus comprises engineering subjects such as design, computer simulation, computer modelling, automation and materials.
The remaining 20% comprises management subjects such as marketing, finance, quality systems and human resources management, amongst others.
The syllabus is ambitious and diverse and will appeal to students who wish to broaden a traditional engineering degree with business and management skills.
