Advanced Manufacturing Systems - Galway
This innovative programme has been designed in close consultation with the manufacturing industry, who have identified a requirement to upskill their employees.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended.
Study Hours
Students attend two evenings of online classes per week as well as 6 on-site workshop days (Saturdays). As students obtain 60 credits in one calendar year, they can expect a significant amount of self-study in addition to the contact hours.
On-Campus Attendance
Students are required to attend 6 on-site days at the Galway City Campus.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of one year experience in the manufacturing industry. As the Industrial engineering project is an applied project to be conducted in industry, applicants should either be employed or have an agreement with a company that will allow them to conduct their project in their manufacturing facilities.
Further information
Total Fees €6,000
Funding available from Irish Medtech Skillnet
The programme offers a progression route for Level 7-qualified manufacturing engineers (or cognate) who wish to progress into advanced manufacturing. The programme is delivered to allow flexibility for people who wish to upskill while continuing to work.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for holders of a B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of one year experience in the manufacturing industry who are looking to up-skill and move into advanced manufacturing positions - such as digitalisation of manufacturing, data analytics and operation management - in the medical device and engineering manufacturing sectors.
Modules
Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Services
Decision Theory and Data Visualisation
Lean Enterprise Engineering
Six Sigma Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Digital Twin Technology
System Integration
Innovation and Enterprise
Industrial Engineering Project
Examination & Assessment
The modules will be continually assessed via ongoing assignments coupled with extensive group project work and 2 exam/assessment days.
Course Coordinator: Carine Gachon: carine.gachon@atu.ie
Student Advisor: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie