Academic & Admissions

Master's Program in Global Manufacturing and Analytics (GMA)

1. Degree Courses and Tasks (≥26 Credits)

[1]. Public Compulsory Courses (≥5 Credits)

Course Credits
First Foreign Language 2
Understanding China: Compulsory Courses for International Students 2-3

[2]. Compulsory Tasks (≥5 Credits)

Course Credits
Literature Review and Thesis Proposal 1
Academic Discussion 1
Medium-term Report 0
Industrial Practice 1
Essay Writing Training 2

[3]. Specialized Compulsory and Limited Courses (≥14 Credits)

A. Compulsory Courses (≥11 Credits)

Course Credits
Introduction to Decision Making 3
Quantitative Analysis 3
Chinese Industry Studies: Advanced Manufacturing and Contemporary Service 3
Data Analysis and Visualization 2

B. Limited Courses (≥3 Credits)

Course Credits
Production Management 3
Ergonomics 3
Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3

[4]. Specialized Optional Courses

Select to meet total credit requirements.

Course Credits
Quality Engineering 3
Systematic Product Design and Development 3
Engineering and Technology Management 3
Introduction to Dynamic Programming 2

[5]. Extended Scope Courses

Extended scope courses are provided to encourage master students to opt for courses in relation to their studies from other courses of the department or from the core courses of other departments. Such courses may substitute Compulsory Courses, limited courses or optional courses subject to approval by supervisor and Program Director or Teaching Director. No more than 6 credits. It is recommended to take the following courses:

Course Credits
Big Data Intelligence 3
Statistical Machine Learning 3

[6]. Intercollegiate Exchange and Mutual Recognition Courses

It refers to the in cooperative exchange projects approved by Tsinghua University for recognized courses. Credits may be accomplished subject to confirmation by Degree Review Committee.

[7]. Academic and Professional Literacy Courses (≥1 credits)

Course Credits
Industrial Engineering Ethics 1
Other Academic and Professional Literacy courses provided by the University


Requirements for Innovative Achievements for Degree Application

The innovative achievements related to the degree thesis should meet the Requirements for Innovative Achievements for Graduate Degree Application in Management Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University(《清华大学管理科学与工程学科研究生申请学位创新成果要求》).


Degree Thesis Requirements

1. The purpose of the degree thesis is to develop students’ ability to apply knowledge comprehensively and to conduct innovative research. Thesis topics may include, but are not limited to, academic research topics and applied research topics.

2. The thesis work plan and thesis proposal must be completed at least two semesters before the intended thesis defense. The research work for the thesis should span no fewer than twelve months. All theses must undergo review and defense in accordance with the Department of Industrial Engineering’s regulations for Master of Engineering theses.

3. Thesis review and defense shall follow the Requirements for Innovative Achievements for Graduate Degree Application in Management Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University(《清华大学管理科学与工程学科研究生申请学位创新成果要求》), with reference to the Procedures and Requirements for Master’s Thesis Review and Defense(《硕士学位论文评阅与答辩程序及有关要求》).

4. Master’s students should meet the Requirements for Innovative Achievements for Graduate Degree Application in Management Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University(《清华大学管理科学与工程学科研究生申请学位创新成果要求》) during their period of study at Tsinghua, before applying for degree evaluation.

5. Confidential theses should comply with the relevant university regulations.


International Master of Engineering Management (IMEM) Program

Obtaining a degree requires a minimum of 32 credits in total.

1. Public Compulsory Courses (≥5 credits)

Course

Credits

First Foreign Language

2

Understanding China

2-3

2. Specialized Courses (≥18 credits)

2.1 Specialization Degree Course (≥12credits) or other courses approved by the program’s Training Advisory Committee (up to 3 credits)

Course Credits
Quality Engineering 3
Managerial Economics 2
Quantitative Analysis 3
Introduction to Decision Making 3
Ergonomics 3
Leadership and Communication 2
Logistics & Supply Chain Management 3
Production Management 3

2.2 Specialization Elective Courses (≥6 credits) or Other Courses Approved by the Training Advisory Committee (up to 3 credits)

Course Credits
Marketing in Engineering Management 2
Strategic Management 2
Engineering and Technology Management 3
China Studies: Industry, Society and Culture 3
Systematic Product Design and Development 3
China Industry Study: Advanced Manufacture and Modern Service 3
Service Operations Management 2
Project Management 2

3. Academic and Professional Literacy Courses (≥1 credits)

Course

Credits

Industrial Engineering Ethics

1

4. Compulsory Tasks (8 credits)

Course

Credits

Literature Review and Thesis Proposal

1

Academic Discussion 1

Essay Writing Training

2

Medium-term Report

0

Internship

3

Best Practice in M.E.M.

1


Requirements for Innovative Achievements for Degree Application

1. The topic of the degree thesis or practical project should originate from an applied topic or a real-world problem, and should have a clear professional context and industry application value, reinforcing the application-oriented focus.

2. The degree thesis work should include major components such as the thesis proposal, the mid-term review of the thesis work, and the thesis defense.

3. The work related to practical achievements should include major components such as the feasibility assessment report for applying for the degree with the practical achievement, the mid-term review of the practical work, and the presentation and evaluation of the practical achievement.

4. The thesis proposal and the feasibility assessment report for applying for the degree with the practical achievement should generally be completed before the end of the second semester after enrollment. The research work for the degree thesis and the practical achievement should generally span no fewer than one year. Students who fail to meet these requirements should be handled in accordance with the Tsinghua University Regulations on Graduate Student Status Management(《清华大学研究生学籍管理规定》).

5. The requirements for innovative achievements for the degree thesis or practical achievement should refer to the Requirements for Innovative Achievements for Graduate Degree Application of this Professional Degree Category (Program).

6. Confidential theses should comply with the relevant university regulations.