ME1314 Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management 9.0 credits

See the course syllabus.

The course "Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management" is the first in a series of programme-specific courses in the engineering programme of Industrial Engineering and Management. KTH's engineering education in Industrial Engineering and Management places strong emphasis on the interplay between technical problem-solving and business context. A central idea behind this first course, as well as in the whole education programme, is that the student should be trained in solving engineering problems for organisational development in technology-based companies and organisations.

The major aim with the course is to give a general orientation about and a perspective on the subject area of Industrial Engineering and Management, as well as to create interest in and understanding of the continued studies in the programme. The course thus prepares the student for a professional career as an engineer of Industrial Engineering and Management.

The course gives basic knowledge of Industrial Engineering and Management. A part of the course is dealing with methods and tools for calculation, accounting and financing in industrial companies. In addition to lectures and calculation exercises, it includes work with complex case studies and activities aiming at creating a better understanding of how accounting, calculation and market strategies are connected. Another part of the course focuses on the activities of the industrial company, and contains lectures and study visits. A third part focuses on sustainable business development and consists of lectures, study visits and written assignments.

The course also provides the opportunity to reflect on and practice various engineering skills that will be useful in further studies as well as in future projects and professional practice, and to practice academic writing.

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

1. In the areas of (1) costing and accounting and (2) financial analysis and financing, with a focus on industrial companies:

• Describe, explain and apply relevant concepts and models from the field of industrial engineering and management
• Making and interpreting calculations to support financial decisions
• Explain how economic data is compiled, reported and interpreted
• Explain how activities are financed and how financial planning is carried out

2. Describe, explain and apply relevant concepts and models in industrial value creation and describe, analyse and explain how the activities of an industrial company can be described, organised and managed.

3. Explain and discuss sustainable business development and how this is related to other aspects on sustainable development.

4. Prepare written reports, create presentation materials and conduct oral presentations as well as work effectively in a team.

5. Write a text with a basic academic writing style with regard to referencing, language and structure

6. Reflect and discuss on themes relevant to the future role as an engineer.

General entry requirements for higher education.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL2 - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• KON2 - Partial exams, 1.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• PRO4 - Project, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO5 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• SIM1 - Business simulation, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• STU1 - Study visit, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Bo Karlson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Mandatory for CINEK 1. Only open for students admitted to CINEK.

Not open for exchange students.