Master's Programme in Industrial and Information Management, 5 years

Study programme code MASTINDØK5

ECTS credits 300

General description and profile of the programme For students admitted to the 5 year master´s programme in Industrial and Information Management, the first 3 years of the study are corresponding to one of the bachelor programmes in Engineering, with "Mathematics 3" as a mandatory course. The last 2 years are corresponding to the 2-year master´s programme in Industrial and Information Management.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes On successful completion of this programme, the student should: be able to apply academic knowledge and scientific methods to analyze and solve challenges for private and public companies and organizations. be able to work with challenges concerning business management, supply chain management and risk management. be able to work independently and in teams, and to communicate problems and solutions orally and in writing.

Teaching methods A number of teaching forms are used, like ordinary lectures, Internet discussion groups, seminars, group work and exercises, individual computer exercises, laboratory exercises and case studies. The students shall prepare and update every semester their personal study plan. The students are expected to take full responsibility for their learning situation and the progress according to the personal study plan. It is assumed that the students learn part of the curriculum by self study. There is usually no compulsory attendance to the ordinary lectures, but in some courses, there might be compulsory attendance to part of or the whole course.

Assessment methods The grades are based on written exam, project work, compulsory exercises and/or an oral examination. The assessment or evaluation may show the grade pass or fail, or marks from A to F, where A is the top grade, the lowest pass grade is E. The grading scale conforms to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). For more information, please refer to the course descriptions and the current exam regulations. During the last semester of the three-year engineering programme the students undertake a research project. Most of these final projects are carried out in co-operation with local industry and businesses. The students present their results in a written report and give a presentation to an audience of academic staff and fellow students.

Student exchange The faculty collaborates with a number of universities abroad. In addition to the Socrates Programme (see partner institutions below) the faculty has entered into agreements to collaborate with University of Newcastle (UN), Newcastle, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia. In the USA the faculty collaborates with Michigan Technological University (MTU) and Kansas University. Socrates partners: Germany: Technische Universität München, Technische Universität Dresden, Fachhochschule Stralsund, Fachhochschule Kiel and Fachhochschule Schmalkalden. Great Britain: University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, and University of Central England (UCE), Birmingham. Ireland: Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford. Spain: Universidad de Navarra, San Sebastian. Denmark: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Copenhagen and Ingeniørhøjskolen Københavns Teknikum, Copenhagen and Aalborg Universitet, Aalborg.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies Graduates with Industrial and Information Management specialization may work in industry, consulting firms, banks, etc. Holders of Master degrees may qualify to attend a Ph.D. programme.

Qualification awarded The study programme leads to the degree Master in Technology, study option: Industrial and Information Management

Contact person Study Coordinator Arne Isaksen