Ph.D in Industrial Engineering
Overview
Objectives
The goal of the program is to equip learners with knowledge and skills in industrial and manufacturing engineering and encourage intellectual and personal development. The program will train graduates who can fit in various light and heavy industrial production environments, provide solutions to industrial problems, facilitate training of other engineers and supervise advanced industrial and manufacturing engineering research as well as provide innovative and environmentally conscious leadership.
Specifically the program is designed to:
- Equip the learners with research skills necessary to evaluate and solve appropriate industrial and manufacturing problem
- Stimulate applied and advanced research for industrial development
- Develop advanced professional capacity in industrial and manufacturing engineering
- Support an inquisitive mind-set oriented towards innovation
Expected Overall Learning Outcome of the Programme
The program is designed to cover aspects of materials, manufacturing, environment and management in industrial and manufacturing engineering with a strong emphasis on applied industrial research and innovation. By the end of the programme the learner will be expected to:
- Conduct research and execute industrial and manufacturing projects using the acquired practical research skills
- Derive knowledge in advanced research techniques and tools
- Develop skills and attitudes to offer professional ethical services, teaching and consultancy in industrial and manufacturing engineering
- Choose and justify innovative engineering solutions for industrial and societal problems
Based on the chosen specialisation, the learner will also be expected to:
- Acquire and evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in engineering materials and technology/industrial innovation and development/manufacturing systems and processes/industrial management/sustainable energy and environment
- Support advancements in engineering materials and technology/industrial innovation and development/manufacturing systems and processes/industrial management/sustainable energy and environment
- Effectively supervise and mentor postgraduate students
Academic Regulations
The common University and specific School regulations shall apply.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission into the programme, a candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline. In addition, the candidate must have:
i). Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or Textile Engineering or Industrial Technology or Textile Technology or Mechanical and Production Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Industrial and Textile Engineering or Materials Engineering or Electrical and Communications Engineering or any other relevant Masters degree in Engineering of Moi University.
ii). A relevant Master’s degree from an accredited instituion.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall normally be three academic years divided into six semesters.
Design of the Programme
The Programme consists of 51 units of course work, examination and thesis distributed as follows:
Year 1 Semester 1: Coursework 15 units
Year 1 Semester 2: Coursework 15 units
Year 2 Semester 1: Research only 15 units
Year 2 Semester 2: Research only 15 units
Year 3 Semester 1: Research only 15 units
Year 3 Semester 2: Research only 15 units
Examination Regulations
The Common Examination regulations and specific School regulations shall apply.
Conduct of Research and Supervision
The Common Examination regulations and specific School regulations shall apply.
Programme Structure
| Year | Semester | Code | Title | Units |
| 1 | 1 | MIE 901 | Advanced Research Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| MIE 903 | Statistics for Research | 3 | ||
| MIE 905 | Research Seminar | 3 | ||
| Core course from relevant option | 3 | |||
| Elective Course | 3 | |||
| 1 | 2 | MIE 902 | Industrial Innovation and Entreprenuership | 3 |
| MIE 906 | Research Proposal | 6 | ||
| Core Course from relevant option | 3 | |||
| Elective Course | 3 | |||
| 2 | 1 | MIE 999 | Research and Thesis | 15 |
| 2 | MIE 999 | Research and Thesis | 15 | |
| 3 | 1 | MIE 999 | Research and Thesis | 15 |
| 2 | MIE 999 | Research and Thesis | 15 | |
| Total | 90 |
Core & Elective Courses
Each area of specialization in the PhD programme consists of two compulsory core courses and two electives courses, which will be offered subject to the decision of the Department. The Department will determine which and how many courses will be offered in any given year.
Engineering Materials and Technology Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| MIE 910 | Advanced Engineering Materials in Design and Society | 3 |
| MIE 911 | Advanced Composite Materials and Structures | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| MIE 912E | Nanotechnology | 3 |
| MIE 913E | Impact of Engineering Materials Technology on Society | 3 |
| MIE 914E | Material Characterisation Techniques | 3 |
| MIE 915E | Advanced Computational Techniques for Engineering Materials | 3 |
| MIE 916E | Mechanics of Materials and Finite Element Analysis | 3 |
Industrial Innovation and Development Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| MIE 920 | Technological Innovation Management | 3 |
| MIE 921 | Theory of Innovative Problem Solving | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| MIE 922E | Quality Design and Control | 3 |
| MIE 923E | Maintenance Engineering | 3 |
| MIE 924E | Industrial Innovation and Development I | 3 |
| MIE 925E | Industrial Innovation and Development II | 3 |
| MIE 926E | Maintenance, Replacement and Reliability Engineering | 3 |
Manufacturing Systems and Process Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| MIE 930 | Systems Engineering | 3 |
| MIE 931 | Concurrent Engineering | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| MIE 932E | Advanced Lean Manufacturing | 3 |
| MIE 933E | Industrial Forecasting Techniques & Simulation Modelling | 3 |
| MIE 934E | Industrial & Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| MIE 935E | Industrial Processes | 3 |
Industrial Management Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| MIE 940 | Engineering and Innovations | 3 |
| MIE 941 | Risk Assessment and Management | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| MIE 942E | Engineering Logistics | 3 |
| MIE 943E | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| MIE 944E | Marketing of Technology | 3 |
| MIE 945E | Engineering Economy for Decision Making | 3 |
Sustainable Energy and Environment Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| MIE 950 | Energy and Society | 3 |
| MIE 951 | Energy and the Environment | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| MIE 952E | Hybrid Energy Technologies | 3 |
| MIE 953E | Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development | 3 |
| MIE 954E | Bioenergy Systems | 3 |
| MIE 955E | Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit | 3 |
| MIE 956E | Cleaner Production and Life Cycle Engineering | 3 |