Industrial Systems Engineering (MASc, MEng, PhD)

Program Overview

With a curriculum that includes research, project work, and co-op opportunities, graduates are well-prepared for careers in diverse industries such as manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. The program is supported by research-active faculty and state-of-the-art labs, providing students with real-world experience and cutting-edge knowledge.

Program Outline

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in industrial systems engineering.
• Develop students' research capabilities and prepare them for careers in academia or industry.
• Provide students with opportunities to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience.

Outline:

Master's Degree Options:

• Master of Applied Science – Thesis (30 credit hours): This option focuses on research in industrial systems engineering and culminates in a thesis.
• Master of Applied Science – Co-op (38 credit hours): This option combines coursework with two 4-month or one 8-month co-op work placements.
• Master of Engineering – Project (30 credit hours): This option combines academic knowledge with professional experience through an industrial engineering project.
• Master of Engineering – Co-op (38 credit hours): This option combines coursework with two 4-month or one 8-month co-op work placements.

Doctoral Programs:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Systems Engineering (60 credit hours): This option is available to students who have completed a Master's degree.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Systems Engineering (63 credit hours): This option is available to students who have completed an MEng degree.

Course Examples:

• Introduction to Intelligent Systems: Covers fundamentals of intelligent systems, including fuzzy sets, fuzzy rules, fuzzy reasoning, adaptive artificial neural networks, and coactive neuro-fuzzy modeling.
• Robotics: Explores sensors, programming, actuators, and vision in robotics, emphasizing design, planning, and application of robotic technology.
• Industrial Air Pollution Control: Studies characteristics of industrial air pollutants and their behavior, addressing pollution engineering problems specific to Saskatchewan.

Teaching:

• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced professors who are actively involved in research in areas such as numerical simulation of nonlinear dynamic systems, CO2 absorption, system risk, infrastructure management, fossil and bio-fuels processing, heat and mass transfer with chemical reactions, and human factor engineering.
• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, labs, and project work.

Careers:

Graduates of the Industrial Systems Engineering program at the University of Regina are well-prepared for careers in a variety of industries, including:

• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Transportation
• Healthcare
• Government

Other:

• Research Opportunities: Graduate students often participate in research projects led by faculty members, exploring topics such as microporous polymer membranes and multi-objective optimization.
• Cutting-Edge Labs: Students have access to four cutting-edge labs: Carbon Capture and Recovery Laboratories in the Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute (CETRI), Linear and non-linear vibrations Lab, Catalyst Development Labs, and Value Added manufacturing lab.
• Real-world Experience: The program emphasizes practical application of engineering knowledge through project-based learning and co-op opportunities.