Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

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Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0
Introduction

15. - Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields.

15.15 - Engineering-related fields

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.1501 to 15.1599.

15.1501 - Engineering/industrial management

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. These programs include courses in accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modelling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • engineering management

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • business administration(52.0201)
    • human resources management(52.1001)
    • industrial technology(15.0612)
    • operations management(52.0205)
    • science and technology management(52.0216)

15.1502 - Engineering design

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to engineering problems involving marrying or coordinating multiple dissimilar systems to carry out single functions or achieve common purposes, organizing system components for maximum flexibility and utility, planning engineering projects involving multiple tasks and design solutions, planning design testing and evaluation procedures, resolving specification and requirement conflicts, and choosing among competing theoretical solutions.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • engineering design

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • design engineering(14.9999)
    • engineering(14.0101)

15.1503 - Packaging science

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of scientific, technological, design, and business principles to the development of packages and packaging materials, including raw material production, conversion of raw materials into usable forms, design, distribution, and post-use recycling and reuse. These programs include courses in principles of packaging, materials sciences, distribution and transportation, engineering and technology, graphic design, packaging regulations, and business and marketing.

15.1599 - Engineering-related fields, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Engineering-related fields.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • other engineering-related fields

    All examples

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