BSc (Hons) in Computer Aided Manufacturing
Course code: WD036
What is Computer Aided Manufacturing?
Computer Aided Manufacturing involves the use of computer systems to design products, plan production, control operations and perform the various business-related functions needed in a manufacturing firm and their incorporation into an integrated computer system.
What is the BSc (Hons) in Computer Aided Manufacturing course?
The BSc (Hons) in Computer Aided Manufacturing is a one-year follow-on programme for graduates of the BEng in Manufacturing Engineering. The course prepares students to work with the latest computer-based technologies associated with modern manufacturing practice.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Computer Aided Manufacturing have found employment in the following areas:
- Process development and automation
- Plant specification
- Equipment commissioning
- Manufacturing and engineering management
- Resource planning
- Project control.
Gaining employment with many diverse organisations including: Allied Signal, Bausch & Lomb, Bulmers, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Turnex, Wyeths, Genzyme, Johnson & Johnson.
Follow on Study
Graduates achieving an honours degree on this course may apply for MSc or PhD degree programs in WIT or elsewhere.
Field Trips
Industrial visits and field trips form part of this course. Presentations from past graduates and industrial visitors are a regular feature.
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Software engineering |
Networks & Facility Simulation |
| Project | |
Projects form a very enjoyable part of the course where students have the freedom to genuinely express themselves. Many of the projects undertaken have developed into postgraduate research projects and a number of final-year students have presented their work in published papers at international conferences. | |
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc (Hons) in Computer Aided Manufacturing
Course Code: WD036
Course Code: 8
Duration: 1 year add-on
Course Entry
Students who complete the BEng in Manufacturing Engineering or its equivalent may apply for admission. Please note that reaching the minimum requirements will not guarantee a place on this course
For further information
Course Leader: Liam O’Shea
Email: loshea@wit.ie
