人们普遍认为，制造工程中许多较为传统的课程无法为毕业生提供适合21世纪需求的理解、技能和经验。本文确定了制造工程师核心课程的要求，并描述了为哈德斯菲尔德大学计算机辅助工程学士（荣誉）课程开发的课程。讨论了广度和深度之间的冲突，特别强调了沟通技能和商业意识的培养。

There is widespread belief that many of the more traditional courses in manufacturing engineering do not provide graduates with understanding, skills and experience appropriate to the needs of the 21st century. This paper identifies the requirements of a core curriculum for manufacturing engineers and describes the curriculum developed for the BEng (Hons) programme in computer aided engineering at Huddersfield University. The conflict between breadth and depth is addressed and particular emphasis is given to the development of communication skills and business awareness.