Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

The Certificate in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems is a Level 9 programme which aspires to bridge the gap between the engineering operations and information technology paradigms in the manufacturing sector. Smart Manufacturing has been described as the synthesis of advanced manufacturing capabilities and digital technologies to produce highly customisable products faster, cheaper, better, and greener. A smart factory will integrate data from system-wide physical, operational, and human assets to drive manufacturing, maintenance, inventory tracking and the digitisation of operations in order to achieve this goal.

Semester 1 Modules (delivered online):

Automation with Python

Industrial Data Analysis



Semester 2 Modules (delivered online):

Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Machine Prognostics

Candidates will require a Level 8 qualification in one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics and Instrumentation, Mechatronics or a cognate discipline. Candidates with sufficient experience which in the judgement of MTU may be deemed equivalent to this qualification, will be considered following the principles/procedures set out in the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning service in MTU.

Applications will open in June for September 2024

1 year, part-time, online.



2 Semesters. 2 nights per week- delivered fully online.