What is ISE?

The core principle of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) centers around solving problems in multiple domains, including logistics, business, engineering, etc., backed by scientific approaches in data analytics, systems modelling, decision-making and management.

- from “What is ISE?”, https://cde.nus.edu.sg/isem/what-is-ise/

  • Deriving solutions that maximize productivity and minimize cost by applying data analytics and systems modelling, backed by a strong foundation in decision analysis and related economic concepts. Subjects include Operations Research, Machine Learning, Decision Analysis, Mathematics, Probability and Statistics.

  • Applying programming and computational tools and techniques to analyse and solve complex problems. These include Python, R, MS Excel VBA, AutoMod/@Risk (simulation), STELLA (systems dynamics), AIMMS (optimization) and DPL (decision analysis). Subjects include Simulation, Programming, Data Structures.

  • Applying management expertise and financial decision-making skills to complex projects and operations in a multidisciplinary environment. Subjects include Project Management, Finance and Cost Analysis, Quality Management.

  • A systematic approach to design, development, and innovation of real-world systems integrating people, technology, information, and resources, while accounting for global, societal, environmental, and economic contexts. Subjects include Systems Thinking and Dynamics, Supply Chain Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Service Systems.

Past Training Workshops

Online workshops conducted by the NUS ISEM Department.

Keen to know more? Find out more about Industrial and Systems Engineering at the National University of Singapore here, and learn more about partner Micron here.