Industrial Engineering

Industrial and Systems Engineering focus on the development, enhancement, and implementation of complex systems. These integrated systems rely on resources like materials, energy, professional equipment, and human workforce. Both Industrial and Systems Engineering use principles from other areas, like Physics, Mathematics, Social Science, Economics, and Management.

Although they overlap, each discipline trains different types of professionals. Industrial engineers focus on creating a more efficient manufacturing process; in other words, they look for ways to better utilise systems, tools, and schedules. Systems engineers, on the other hand, are more concerned with the mechanical systems themselves. They work with other experts like engineers, programmers, administrators to determine how to improve complex machinery and infrastructure.

Here’s what classes you can expect to take: Physics, Materials Science, Calculus, Production and Inventory Control, Quality Systems, Facilities Planning and Design, Systems Design, Engineering Research Methods, etc.

Universities and engineering schools generally offer either individual Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering degrees or combined programmes such as Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Career positions in industrial and systems engineering include system analyst, operations engineering, risk adviser, manufacturing supervisor, corporate value consultant, process integration specialist or head of operations.

Due to the versatility of the industrial engineering field, graduates can practice in various industries such as manufacturing, supply chain optimisation, logistics and transportation, information or communication systems, or construction. Industrial engineers work in diverse sectors handling the divisions of production, quality control, warehousing, maintenance, cost planning, purchasing and even human resources or marketing.

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution