MA in Industrial Management
Head of the program- Prof. Tatyana Chernonog :Tatyana.Chernonog@biu.ac.il
Secretariat email: maim@biu.ac.il
Learning today how to lead tomorrow's industry!
the curriculum:
The master's degree program in industrial management is celebrating more than a decade. Hundreds of graduates of the program benefit from a unique and attractive academic degree that gives them theoretical and practical knowledge and a relative advantage in their integration into the industrial fabric in Israel and abroad. The curriculum deals with the following main trends: Industry 4.0, innovation and breakthrough technologies and developments and trends in the world of global industry management.
Industrial management - why is it important?
Today we are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), based on a new organizational concept for managing plants and industrial processes in a smart and modern way (from the smart home, the smart factory to the smart cities). This revolution relies on innovation and technological breakthroughs such as: Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), databases and information (BIG-DATA), artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned tools and equipment (AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS, 3D printing (3D) and block chain (BLOCKCHAIN, and machine learning (ML).
Industrial management studies for a master's degree in Bar-Ilan - building the management reserve of tomorrow
The program prepares its graduates to integrate into management and operation positions at the intermediate and senior levels later, of organizations, companies and manufacturing plants and/or service providers. It provides a theoretical and practical toolbox, necessary to face the challenges of employment and the open personal career, in an environment characterized by an ever-increasing acceleration of change, both in the intensity of change and the pace.
One of the main goals of the program is to enable its graduates to realize employment opportunities in a wide range of organizations and positions in Israel and around the world. Among the positions in which graduates of the program will be able to integrate are technology project managers, product managers, operations, logistics and supply chain managers, industrial marketing managers, production floor managers, product quality managers and more.
Admission requirements for a master's degree in industrial management
Holders of a bachelor's degree, from a recognized academic institution and with an average grade of at least 85 (in all bachelor's degree studies, for holders of a dual degree, an average will be made between the final grades of the two departments).
Bachelor's degree holders with an average of 80 or higher in management subjects: economics, logistics, technology management and business administration.
Have a bachelor's degree with an average of at least 76 in engineering or science BSC.
The courses of studies in industrial management
There are two routes:
Industrial management track A - including conducting research (thesis), successfully writing the thesis opens the door to third degree studies. Instructions for writing a thesis can be found in the master's degree committee regulations.
The study program includes (scope of hours): compulsory courses (including "advanced research tools" and "thesis workshop") + Master's degree thesis code = a total of 26 credits
Industrial management track B - without research (thesis). This track is intended for candidates who wish to expand their knowledge of the subjects studied and do not intend to continue for a PhD.
The curriculum includes (scope of hours): 22 compulsory credits + 6 elective credits + 8 seminar credits = a total of 36 credits.
Below is a list of courses and Syllabus:
* There may be changes
Track B without thesis 36 credits
Track A with thesis 26 credits
| Compulsory courses | ||
| Course number | course name | Credit points |
| 55-502 | Advanced models in performance research (lecture + exercise) | 4 Credit points |
| 55-605 | Advanced management methods and tools - summer semester | 2 Credit points |
| 55-702 | Technological R&D management in industry | 2 Credit points |
| 55-703 | Information technology management in industry | 2 Credit points |
| 55-705 | Advanced project management | 2 Credit points |
| 55-706 | Quality, normality and performance indicators | 2 Credit points |
| 55-707 | Financial management in industrial companies | 2 Credit points |
| 55-829 | Leadership in people management | 2 Credit points |
| 55-919 | Artificial intelligence applications in management | 2 Credit points |
| 55-945 | Digital industrial marketing | 2 Credit points |
| 55-913 | Advanced research tools | 2 Credit points |
| 55-901 | Thesis workshop | 2 Credit points |
| 55-3004 | Thesis code for a master's degree - year 2 and above |
Transition from track B to track A
A student who wishes to transfer to Track A will register for the courses "Advanced Research Tools" and "Thesis Workshop". Only after approval of a research proposal can you move to track A.
A student who does not complete the submission of a research proposal by the end of the summer semester of year 1, will not be able to transfer to track A.
Master's degree studies in industrial management
The curriculum
The internship courses are held consecutively (semesters 1, 2 and summer) on Thursdays 16-22 face-to-face and Friday 8-14 face-to-face/zoom alternately and a computerized summer semester.
Judaism courses, supplementary courses and end-of-semester exams may take place on other days and times.
Summer semester in the Department of Management will begin immediately at the end of the second semester (exam period).
This semester does not coincide with the academic calendar published on the Bar Ilan website.
The cost of tuition in the summer semester is different from the amount of tuition during this year and is updated on the website: Summer semester tuition | Bar-Ilan University (biu.ac.il)
The curriculum is a comprehensive program.
The student must complete his studies in track A with (research) for two years and in track B (without research) for three consecutive semesters
In justified cases and upon the recommendation of the head of the department and the supervisor, the committee allows an extension for a third academic year, and this only for students in track A (with research). You must register for studies (thesis code) using the computerized system and pay tuition every year At the dates to be determined until the submission of the thesis and the completion of the studies and receiving the degree, even if there are no compulsory courses. Payment of tuition only or partial completion of the registration activities is not considered registration.
Failure to register on time will be considered a waiver of the right to continue studies.
Completion courses
|
Name of the course |
Credit points |
semester |
day |
hours |
|
performance research |
2 |
A |
Sunday |
16-18 ZOOM |
| mathematics | 2 | A | Sunday | 18-20 ZOOM |
| The basics of financing | 2 | A | Sunday | 20-22 ZOOM |
Students who lack an appropriate academic background and who are admitted to the master's degree studies in the Department of Management will be required to take supplementary course(s).
A student who will be required to take the supplementary course(s) will be a student in a conditional status or in a special status and will be required to complete them during the first year of study, with a grade/average of at least 80.
Students who have studied identical courses in the last 10 years and received a passing grade will be exempt from the courses.
Common requirements and guidelines for all tracks (A and B)
Jewish studies
According to the general requirements for the master's degree. Regulations
knowledge of languages
In this program in track B without a thesis there is no English requirement for a master's degree.
Track A with a thesis - details on the selection tests, the levels of the courses to be determined and the criteria for granting an exemption to those who are eligible - see the website of the English department.
Exemption from specialization courses
- A student who started but did not finish his studies for a master's degree at a recognized academic institution, and in the last 4 years studied an identical or parallel course, both within us and in the scope of the one required in the master's study program, and achieved a grade of at least 80, may apply for an exemption from the course.
- The possibility of exemption from courses due to previous studies exists up to a total of 16 credits in track B and 8 credits in track A.
- Requests for exemption or conversion of courses should be directed to the secretary of advanced degrees in the department of management. The authority to approve an exemption or conversion of courses rests with the university's master's degree committee. The request must be submitted on an appropriate application form.
