Industrial Systems Philosophies A1N

Education facts

Code: VP703A

<p>The Industrial Systems Philosophies (ISP) course provides deeper understanding of the currently prominent production philosophies; Lean, 6Sigma, Theory of Constrain, and Scientific Management. The ISP course also highlights the importance of leadership and change management. It discuss the importance of connecting these different components with an understanding of the tools for modeling, simulation, optimization, including an increased information structure in order to create the best conditions for process development. Similarities and differences in how the different production philosophies support this process and the mechanisms they use to achieve efficient production systems, is one of the key learning objectives of the course.</p>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen of 180 credits, within the main fields of integrated product development, production engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering or information technology (or the equivalent).A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as the Swedish course English 6 or English level 2 (or the equivalent). This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Industrial Systems Philosophies A1N

  University of Skövde

  Skövde

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 20 %