The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
BSc (Hons) Scheme in Intelligent Supply Chain and Engineering ManagementHong Kong, Hong Kong
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
HKD 175,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Free Choice of programmes in Year 2
- BSc (Hons) in Intelligent Supply Chain
- BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Management with Data Analytics
International Exchanges and Placements
Students will have the opportunity to experience a different culture and to obtain valuable working experience before graduation.
Characteristics of the Scheme
- To prepare a new generation of logistics and supply chain engineers, enterprise engineers and the professionals
- To provides comprehensive training in supply chain and enterprise activities
- Equips graduates with the essential management and business skills that are critical for the effective design, planning and efficient operation of enterprises in today's modern logistics and business environment.
- Students admitted into the scheme will study the common curriculum for the first two years. They are then free to make their programme choices (one out of the two programmes).
Aims of the Scheme
- To meet the needs of the students and society, to equip students with the specialized skills in the management of supply chain and enterprise processes in modern organizations and businesses, in a global context.
- By building a solid foundation with fundamental knowledge and skill sets in supply chain and enterprise engineering, each aspect provides training, with a focus on a specific programme aim.
Programmes under the Scheme
BSc (Hons) in Intelligent Supply Chain
Managing the supply chain is an interesting and complex task. It involves the effective management of materials, information, and finance in a network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.
BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Management with Data Analytics
Enterprises are industrial and commercial organisations that shape the modern economy. This programme aims to provide students with a body of knowledge, principles, and skills that are related to the analysis, design, implementation, and operation of the critical elements associated with the effective operation of modern enterprises. To be successful in today’s highly competitive global business environment, an enterprise must be willing to undertake new activities and able to continuously optimise its operations.
Curriculum
For Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Intelligent Supply Chain
For Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Enterprise Management with Data Analytics
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Rankings
4 th
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
73 rd
QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024) in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
51 st
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 in Business & Management Studies
14th
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ARWU) 2024 in Mechanical Engineering
2 nd
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ARWU) 2024 in Transportation Science and Technology
22 ISE members
PolyU scholars ranked among world’s Top 2% Most Cited Scholars compiled by Stanford University 2023
Program Outcome
BSc (Hons) in Intelligent Supply Chain
- To be versed in the activities of various supply chain disciplines and in particular, engineering and management, so that graduates are able to appreciate and interact with other professionals during execution of their duties recognising the necessity of lifelong learning.
- To be able to formulate problems, recognise areas in an organisation where improvements are necessarydevising and implementing strategies to produce solutions.
- To be able to apply knowledge,procedures (principles, techniques and methods), and, where appropriate, mathematics and science, to supply chain problems, and to have sufficient understanding of their limitations so that they can select the most appropriate for a particular situation.
- To be able to design and manage systems of business, supply chain and technology, and so to prepare them for the logistics industry.
- To be able to effectively communicate (oral, written, graphical and numerate), so as to enable them to function on multidisciplinary teams and as individuals where cooperation from others is necessary.
- To be aware of the responsibilities and ethics of logistics engineers and professionals in the modern world and possess a realisation of the constraints imposed on the enterprises by economic and environmental factors..
- To be able to understand the social, managerial and economic aspects of logistics businesses, between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
- To possess the ability to engage in lifelong learning for continuous career development and personal growth.
BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Management with Data Analytics
- Be versed in the activities of typical modern enterprises and comprehend the essence of engineering management with data analytics for efficient operation of enterprises to sustain competitiveness in attaining organisational goals and objectives in the modern industrial and business environment.
- Be capable of developing, design, planning and managing enterprises or organizations by assessing needs for public or private sector for digital transformation and upgrading.
- Be able to incorporate digitalized technologies into daily operation of organizations;
- Have gained some experience that will enable them to apply their decision analytics skills to solve problems of the type and, eventually, of the complexity that may be encountered in practice.
- Be able to work effectively as individuals using their own initiatives, and as members of teams.
- Be able to communicate (oral, written, graphical and numerate) effectively, so as to enable them to function on multidisciplinary teams and as individuals where cooperation from others is necessary.
- Be aware of the social responsibilities and professional ethics and possess realization of the constraints imposed on the enterprise by economic and environmental factors
- Be capable to to engage in lifelong learning for continuous career development and personal growth.
Admissions
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our programme undertake a wide range of jobs in the commercial, industrial and logistics sectors. Their careers lead to managerial positions with responsibility for areas such as logistics process management, business analysis, and operation re-design. Some typical examples of job positions are:
- Business Executive/Analyst
- Date Analyst/Date Scientist
- Entrepreneur
- E-Procurement Specialist
- Fleet & Distribution Officer/Manger
- Information Officer/Analyst
- Management Trainee
- Project Development Officer
- Projecct Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst/Specialist
- Supply Chain Coordinator/Manager
- Systems Analyst
Faculty
Student Testimonials
Why study at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering considers the importance of cultivating the future talent for the society and prioritizes the students’ learning experience. The scheme enables students to acquire the knowledge of the latest technology and engineering management skills to cope with the future challenge faced by organizations. Technology adoption remain a key driver of business transformation in the next five years. With the advent of the latest technology, AI, wearable devices, autonomous robots, cyber security, and metaverse are transforming the industry. Logistics and Enterprise professionals can apply their knowledge not limited to logistics industry but also in finance industries. ISE will equip the future graduates with emerging Industrial engineering techniques and technology such as system design with AI, quality improvement through IoT and machine learning techniques, big data analytics for workflow management. Autonomous robots and cyber physical systems can
be adopted by different industries such as logistics and retail industry. Industrial engineers focus on bridging the gap between management and operations in a cross-section of organizations and professional fields. According to the 2023 future job report. skills outlook by World Economic Forum [1], system analysis is one of the growing skills required and it is one of the future development of industrial and systems engineering professions. Equipping the future professions with the lasted nine technologies can help to digitally transform the enterprises and organizations in Hong Kong.