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About
Five core technologies that are essential to raise the development of manufacturing and productivity to the levels required in the next 50 years are; Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation, internet of things (IoT) and industrial digital technologies (IDTs).
The vast majority of industrial and commercial organisations in N. Ireland are substantially under-prepared for the challenges presented by these advances in technology and will need significant support to develop the capability and capacity to survive, compete internationally with innovative products while extracting greatly increased efficiencies from their processes.
Smart Manufacturing Systems draws on each of these 5 key enablers to provide a platform for development where intelligent factories become the norm with connectivity data and IDTs at the heart of the workplace.
Start Date
September 24
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Delivery
This programme will be taught in three 20-credit modules. This course will be offered as a Full-Time (F/T) and a Part-Time (P/T) which will be campus based (Derry~Londonderry) with blended learning.
Term Dates
- In full-time, students will complete the three 20-credit modules between September 24 – May 25.
- In part-time, students will complete the three 20-credit modules between September 24 – December 25
Progression
Students who complete this Postgraduate Certificate can then go on to study for the full MSc Smart Manufacturing Systems.
Contact us
If you have any queries about the course, please email us: sceis@ulster.ac.uk
Modules
Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Robotics (20 credit points)
This module develops knowledge and understanding in new and non-traditional manufacturing processes. Current push towards adoption of Industry 4.0 principles dictates that the engineer of the future will have to be familiar with, and capable of, using advanced technology to support continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. This module will help develop those skills.
The Global Business in context (20 credit points)
Businesses operate in a globalised and highly connected multi-layered business environment, where the global and the local impacts are increasingly intertwined. Such an environment presents many challenges, typified by the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) arising from global business.
As the leaders/managers and decision makers of the future, Global Business in Context will help students understand current trends in Global Business, prepare for work in multi-layered global environments, and to understand the need to be flexible and adaptable to change, both in the domestic, regional and global contexts.
Data Science Foundations (20 credit points)
This module introduces students to the fundamentals of data science, including terminology and concepts, core models and algorithms, technologies, and application scenarios. It considers the key technologies used in data collection, curation, processing, integration, analysis, and visualisation, applied to a variety of data types.
Students will be introduced to data scientist toolkit that can be applied to build data-driven applications. Additionally, students will be introduced to concepts including sustainability, ethics, cloud computing, and high performance computing.
Material covered will be contextualised by providing examples of the latest research within the area. Through completion of the module, students will demonstrate qualities including subject-specific knowledge and skills and the ability to use flexible and creative approaches to problem solving and communication.
60 credits successful completion = Postgraduate Certificate in Smart Manufacturing Systems.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must:
- (a) have gained
- (i) an Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or
- (ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and
- the qualification must be in the subject areas of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; and
- (b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent);
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
Applications are open for September 2024 start.
There are a limited number of places on the course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended.
When creating your application on our online application system, please select ‘Professional Develop Progs PG’ as the application type then choose the course name from the list - 'Smart Manufacturing AICC SKILLS, PG Cert':
Application Process
Subject to place availability, to receive an offer for this course and secure a place, you must complete each step listed below.
- Complete an application via our direct application system. Please ensure you have selected the correct course name.
- You may need to provide documentation. Please provide with your application to ensure a timely processing of your application.
- Ensure you have submitted the application. This includes confirmation of the application and your consent to our Data Protection Statement. You must complete this step for your application to be sent to the Admissions team for consideration.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place. You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for documentation Email - Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email. You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.