PhD Design and Manufacturing Engineering – NUST

Course Name:    PhD Design and Manufacturing Engineering

Overview:    

This educational program has been started to address the demands of the modern industry. We at SMME are well- aware of the fact that today’s graduates must have the knowledge of the actual state of the industry, its culture and the complex interactive management and operating systems which are based on value-added efforts, team performance and result-oriented leadership.

SMME is offering MS and PhD program in Design & Manufacturing Engineering and aspires to develop expertise in other disciplines as well. The purpose of the program is to develop understanding of manufacturing and management techniques along with specialization in Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Industrial Engineering. The program provides a firm foundation in lean manufacturing, product engineering, quality systems, and skills for effective utilization of human and corporate resources necessary to improve manufacturing business performance. It integrates systems perspectives, combining the classroom learning of engineering and business with laboratory work, plant tours, industry-related internship & research project. It also provides ample opportunities to work in teams with other manufacturing professionals to analyze real-time problems and develop economical solutions.

The Master Program students are required to complete 22 classroom credit hours, 2 laboratory credit hours and an industrial research thesis of six credit hours. Laboratory work includes understanding and use of CIM, Micro CIM, CNC and Rapid Prototyping. The thesis is designed to provide a platform for the students to demonstrate competencies in learned methodologies and acquired skills to enhance real-time manufacturing and business performance. The “partner manufacturing industry” serves as a laboratory for the research project. The Program will inculcate the skills and ability in the students to effectively fulfill the requirements of such positions as Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist, Lean Manufacturing Consultant, Supply Chain / Logistics Systems Specialist and Manufacturing Business Planner / Consultant.

Number of Semesters:    2

Requirements

• For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0.
  
• A subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS).
  
• In the case of GAT Subject test a minimum of 60% marks is required to pass the test.
  
• Course work of 18 credit hours preferably in the first year is required to be completed and followed by a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as PhD researcher.
  

Course Duration:     N/A

How to apply:

Application

• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.

Application Confirmation

• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.

Application Fee

• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.

Fee Receipt

• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.

Application Status

• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.

Interview Calls

• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.

Interviews

• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.

Selection List

• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.

Admission Dues

• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.

Document Submission

• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.

Joining Instructions

• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.

• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.

Curriculum:

CORE COURSES

ADDITIONAL COURSE

ELECTIVE SPECIALISATION IN “DESIGN ENGINEERING” (ANY THREE)

ELECTIVE SPECIALISATION IN “INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING” (ANY THREE)

ELECTIVE SPECIALISATION IN “MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING” (ANY THREE)

PHD COURSES