The course incorporates a wide range of units from mechanical and mechatronics engineering and industrial, applied and financial mathematics. It offers specialised theoretical knowledge and practical foundations in the key areas of mechanical design, manufacturing, system control, operations research, modelling, simulation and optimisation of industrial processes. Such broad and multidisciplinary approach underpins the Industrial and Systems Engineering discipline. Career opportunities Industrial and Systems Engineering graduates will gain knowledge of various technologies and develop necessary skills for designing, optimising and administering complex systems, facilitating careers in and outside of engineering disciplines ranging from mechanical design, manufacturing to supply chain management and financial engineering. The major leads to employment possibilities in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, minerals and energy, defence, communication, banking, retail and hospitality. Why study Industrial and Systems Engineering Major (BEng Hons) Curtin University has a reputation worldwide for producing career-ready Mechanical Engineering graduates with the capacity to provide real engineering solutions. In addition, Curtin graduates in Mathematics possess high-level skills for analysing data, developing models and predicting future trends. Embedment of these capacities and skills within the Industrial and Systems Engineering course meets the needs of existing and emerging industries, allowing Curtin graduates to have the competitive advantage in local and global employment marketplace. Professional recognition Graduates fulfil the stage one competencies stipulated by Engineers Australia (EAust) as the pathway to chartered-engineer status (CPEng). Career information Manufacturing Engineer Production Engineer or Manager Process Control Analyst Plant Manager Process/Continuous Improvement Specialist Logistics Specialist Quality Controller Data Modeller Material Handling, Maintenance or Scheduling Specialist