Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
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.
Course Delivery
2 Semesters. 2 nights per week- delivered fully online.
Award
Certificate in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Subjects taught
What is a Module?
A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.
For more information on approved modules for this course go to
https://www.mtu.ie/courses/creinms9/
Entry requirements
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.
Application dates
APPLICATION DEADLINE 17th September 2023
Duration
1 year, part-time, online.