Industry's feedback of new diploma program in industrial engineering

• Published in: World Applied Sciences Journal
• Main Author: Mukahar N.; Wahid N.; Ismael Rizman Z.; Aldrin Ali M.; Aziz Aris M.; Abd. Kadir E.; Sekharan Nair G.K.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84891098841&doi=10.5829%2fidosi.wasj.2013.23.eemcge.22018&partnerID=40&md5=fc103070e380b1c4cd3954df32b3fe8e

This paper highlights significant findings of end industrial survey conducted by Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Terengganu Dungun branch to assess a new diploma program which focuses on industrial engineering. The aim of the survey is to reveal how adequately the new program meets the skill training needs of the next generation of electrical engineers, so as to fulfil the industry requirements. The findings showed that the industries were very receptive to components of the new program such as the industry related engineering topics, hands on experience and industrial training. The industry perceived that the new program creates viable engineering graduates who have the potential to fulfill the needs of the increasingly advanced technology labour market. In conclusion, by the university-industry collaboration, it is not just about the adaptations of the technology, but also involves significant technical knowledge and skills development activities that will escalate the innovations. © IDOSI Publications, 2013.