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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Industrial Engineering 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111122  Master of Industrial Engineering 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2019-08-16  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The Master of Industrial Engineering develop an intellectual with advanced abilities in applying industrial engineering technologies or related inter-disciplinary principles to develop methods, strategies and designs within industrial engineering-related sectors in Africa. Qualifying learners will have developed an advanced capability to conduct fundamental research of an inter-disciplinary nature independently.

Rationale:
The Master of Industrial Engineering accommodates the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree graduates. It will enhance the research and innovative capacity of learners. There is a need to develop research and innovation skills that will benefit academia and industry. The qualification is a preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from industrial engineering technology skills, for achieving technological proficiency and contribute to the economy and national development.

Qualifying learners can occupy positions in both manufacturing and service industry as Production Planning Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Handling Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Systems Analyst and Integrated Planning Engineer. The Master of Industrial Engineering is research-based, also preparing learners for Doctoral studies. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is applicable in line with institutions' policies and guidelines. It is acknowledged that all learning has value, and prior learning will be assessed and credit awarded where relevant.

Learners may apply for RPL and may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status. RPL is based on other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience and where learning corresponds to the required NQF Level.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor Honours Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, NQF Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering or a related field, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of a compulsory module at NQF Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.

    Compulsory Module:
  • Dissertation, 180 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify and accurately analyse problems within the Industrial Engineering environment by researching issues creatively and innovatively.
    2. Organise and manage activities responsibly, effectively and ethically, accept and take responsibility and exercise judgement based on knowledge and expertise, about the field of research.
    3. Plan and conduct applicable levels of investigation, research and/or experiments by applying appropriate theories and methodologies, and performing appropriate data analysis and interpretation.
    4. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with specific research audiences and the community at large, in so far as they are affected by the research, using appropriate data analysis and interpretation.
    5. Demonstrate, where applicable, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity across a range of social and environmental contexts in the execution of engineering management research/development activities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Identify and assess a research problem.
  • Demonstrate the effective application and integration of knowledge within the study.
  • Link findings to applicable theoretical underpinnings.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Complete the dissertation ethically and responsibly.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement and be cognisant of the time and cost implications of the research study.
  • Work with minimal supervision.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Demonstrate the appropriate methodologies for the study.
  • Provide relevant theoretical underpinnings for their arguments.
  • Interpret and analyse the data gathered accurately.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Articulate their findings coherently.
  • Communicate with various stakeholders during all phases of the study.
  • Integrate their theoretical underpinnings with the data gathered cohesively.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the social impact of their research, if relevant.
  • Obtain the required ethical clearance.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the environmental impact of their research, if relevant.
  • Comply with Health and Safety legislation during their research activities.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The institution conducts the assessment of Higher Degrees following the Institution's Policy on Assessment.

    An integrated assessment has application where a need exists to assure overall applied competence, to prevent disjointed learning experience and/or as a time-effective assessment method. It has reference to formative, traditional summative and continuous assessment. General assessment principles and practices apply.

    Formative assessment is conducted by utilising supervisor report and progress reports. The summative assessment is based on the completed dissertation submitted.

    For the full dissertation, two assessors will be required, one of whom will be an internal assessor (a full-time academic staff of the institution) and the other an external assessor. The Faculty appoint the assessors based on their scholarship and expertise. The recommendations of the external assessor are received by Faculty and transmitted to the learner's supervisor for further consideration, comments, corrections or improvements. A pass is awarded for an overall weighted mark of no less than 50% and a distinction for a calculated mark of at least 75%. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The following international qualifications are comparable with this qualification.

    The Curtin University in Australia offers the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering. The qualification from Australia is comparable with the South African qualification in that they are both research-intensive with a focus on the industrial engineering domain.

    In the United States of America, Berkeley University and the University of Arizona also offer the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering. Berkeley University is also research-intensive with a focus on the industrial engineering domain, which is comparable with this qualification. The University of Arizona's qualification also focuses on the industrial engineering domain, which is comparable with this qualification. The difference between the University of Arizona's qualification and this qualification is that the international qualification offers an option of coursework which is not the case with the South African qualification. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Johannesburg 


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