Industrial Engineering is a degree programme that combines engineering with management studies. This makes it an ideal choice for science-stream graduates who are passionate about business or dream of leading a large industrial company. Beyond learning the intricacies of manufacturing machinery, this programme also covers factory production planning and control, including financial management, operations, and human resource management.
Industrial Engineering remains one of the most popular majors for several reasons:
1. Interdisciplinary Learning that Strengthens Competence
In addition to deepening knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, and Statistics, students will also study Management, particularly those related to production systems, workplace safety and health, manufacturing processes, product design and development, as well as system design and engineering. The main focus of Industrial Engineering is the optimisation of resources—people, equipment, energy, materials, and information.
2. Broad Career Opportunities Across Sectors
Thanks to its wide-ranging scope, Industrial Engineering graduates have access to diverse career opportunities. They are not only equipped to thrive in engineering roles but also in other areas such as human resource management, industrial system maintenance, or designing information and communication systems within a company. With such versatile knowledge, graduates can even secure strategic positions, such as plant manager or branch head of a company.
3. Strong Foundation for Entrepreneurship
Industrial Engineering graduates possess the ability to develop products and manage human resources. These skills provide a solid foundation to venture into entrepreneurship, which is why this major is often seen as a “gateway” for aspiring business owners.
Are you a science-stream graduate interested in Industrial Engineering?
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) offers an Industrial Engineering Programme worth considering.
Let’s get to know UPH’s Industrial Engineering programme better!
Industrial Engineering (IE) is a combination of Engineering and Business that forms an integrative framework to optimise human activities related to strategy, factory production, and optimal corporate management design. IE does not only focus on manufacturing businesses but also applies to other types of businesses. For this reason, UPH equips students not only with practical and applicable theoretical knowledge but also with creativity and critical thinking skills to analyse and develop complex work systems consisting of the 5M (Man, Machine, Material, Method, and Money), making everything run more efficiently and effectively.
UPH’s Industrial Engineering offers two fields of specialisation or concentrations that students may choose from in their second year of study. Below is a brief explanation of these two concentrations:
Supply Chain Management and Analytics is a dynamic field focused on the efficient and effective management and optimization of supply chains through the use of data technology and analytics. This discipline covers a broad spectrum of activities, including planning, procurement, production, distribution, inventory management, and customer service.
Additive Manufacturing is an emerging field within industrial engineering that offers significant benefits in production efficiency and innovation. Contrary to popular belief, Additive Manufacturing at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) goes beyond 3D printing technology. It focuses on various techniques and production processes that utilize additive materials to create functional objects in a more resource-efficient and energy-saving manner. This specialization provides a deep understanding of how these technologies can enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.
Here are the core competencies you will gain after completing your studies at UPH:
Ability to Analyse and Think Systematically
UPH IE students are able to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and improve performance and quality using industrial engineering principles.
Managerial and Problem-Solving Skills
UPH IE students are capable of solving performance and quality-related issues as members of entry-level management.
Ability to Contribute to Academic Advancement in Industrial Engineering
Students are not only equipped with principles and the latest issues in the field but will also engage in research, data collection, interpretation, and analysis of its impact on economic, environmental, and social aspects.
As previously discussed, you do not need to worry about the career prospects of Industrial Engineering. The opportunities, fields, and career levels available to its graduates are vast and varied. Here are several options and career paths for its graduates:
Product Developer
Workforce Management
Data Analyst
Quality Control
Supply Chain & Operation Control
Production Design
Market Researcher
Distribution Management & Design
Management Consultant
Information Systems Consultant
Sustainability Consultant
Entrepreneur
Equally important as choosing a major or study programme is deciding on the university where you will pursue your education. UPH offers a Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Industrial Engineering under the Faculty of Science and Technology. In addition to the advantages that have been outlined, here are the reasons why you should choose UPH IE:
UPH IE programme has established partnerships with renowned industrial companies and several international universities such as Sungkyunkwan University and La Trobe University. This is highly valuable as students can broaden and deepen their knowledge by connecting with global perspectives and gaining hands-on experience from leading industrial companies. Moreover, these connections—both with companies and international academic communities—open up brilliant career opportunities for UPH students.
UPH’s Industrial Engineering programme has produced outstanding graduates who make tangible contributions, whether through the companies they lead or through their ideas and strategies in managing organisations. Some of the notable alumni from UPH’s Industrial Engineering programme include: Virgo Riand (Founder of RSI Indonesia School & Chief of Business Development at Triniti Land), Ferdynando (President Director of PT. Smartplus Accelerator Indonesia), Chandra Wijaya (Regional Sales Director of Cummins Asia Pacific), Tritan Saputra (President Director of Lima Benua), and Fanny Murhayati (Marketing Director of Kantar Indonesia).
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UPH is committed to producing competent, excellent Industrial Engineering graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully in education, industry, and community service. At UPH, students are prepared to become The Next Great Achiever.
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