Master's Programme in Mechatronics

Study programme code MASTMEK

ECTS credits 120

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 the course/programme, the student should be able to set up the relevant issues for a dynamic mechanical system to be regulated and controlled, be able to analyze the system evaluate the system's construction and participate in the development of systems and products help in the management of a project and after some experience be the project manager to plan and implement major projects logically and efficiently, and to report and present the results in a professional manner

Teaching methods Teaching and working methods of the program emerges from the descriptions in the course curricula. It will be used a variety of teaching and working methods: regular lectures, individual exercises, group exercises, laboratory work and project work. The teaching methods will develop the student´s ability to practical problem solving and teamwork. Project work, individually and in groups, will provide students with training in how to apply the theoretical knowledge and tools to set up and analyze specific issues and the development of new systems and products. In addition, students develop teamwork skills to the collaboration and communication.

Assessment methods Most of the courses will be completed with individual written exam which represents all or part of the assessment basis. Project and parts will constitute another part of the assessment base of the topics on which this part. All written exams require approved compulsory exercises or project to be able to sit the exam.

Student exchange Faculty of Engineering and Sciences has a number of cooperation agreements with foreign universities. The most appropriate partners in Mechatronics are the Technische Universität Dresden in Germany, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Aalborg University in Denmark and Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. The Department has agreements for student exchange with all these four universities. It is possible for the students to take the 2nd, 3rd or 4th semester of the master´s program abroad.

Requirements for continuing in the study programme A prerequisite is to have passed examinations corresponding to 70 study points in the Master programme, within the beginning of the term where the Master Thesis is to be written. Courses on which the Master Thesis builds upon, have to be assessed to Pass.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies After successfully completed the master's degree, candidates will be able to go directly into the professional work as an engineer in various areas. The program is eligible for special positions in industry and business. The master´s program has direct relevance to the maritime and offshore construction and equipment-manufacturing or industrial activity, but the job opportunities are not limited to such activities. The program will also qualify for research that leads to a PhD in engineering in the field concerning management, regulation and development of mechanical components and systems. There are relevant doctoral programs at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Aalborg University, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Linköping University in Sweden.

Qualification awarded After successfully the master´s program, the student will be given the degree Master of Science - Mechatronics.

Contact person For further information contact study coordinator, Professor Kjell Gunnar Robbersmyr.