Master's Programme in Industrial and Technology 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 Technology 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 Technology 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 the programme, the student should be able to:

• Apply academic knowledge and scientific methods to analyze and solve challenges for private and public enterprises and organizations
• Work on problems concerning business management, supply chain management and risk management
• Work independently and in a team
• Communicate problems and solutions both orally and in writing

Teaching methods

A varied range of different teaching and working methods will be used, including lectures, individual and group exercises and the master´s thesis, which is an independent piece of research. Besides facilitating the students´ academic development, teaching methods are selected with a view to developing the students´ ability to solve practical problems and work in teams. Project work, both individually and in groups, will train the students in the application of theoretical knowledge and tools to solve real problems in businesses and organisations. It will also develop the students´ ability to cooperate and communicate effectively. The language of instruction is normally Norwegian. Some courses may be taught in Danish, Swedish or English.

Assessment methods

Different forms of assessment are used, including written and oral examinations, home examinations and presentations. In some courses, compulsory written assignments or other coursework requirements must be successfully completed before the student is admitted to the final examination(s). Other courses use a system of continuous assessment, where the final grade is completely or partially based on tests or exercises throughout the semester.

Student exchange

Students may include studies at a foreign university as part of their degree, and go on student exchange to a foreign partner university in the third semester. Students may also apply to the faculty to write their final master´s thesis abroad during the fourth semester.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

The programme provides the students with an interdisciplinary education. The technical skills that the students have acquired in the bachelor´s degree are supplemented by a strong knowledge of business management, value chain management, risk management and innovation management. Graduates have previously been employed in strategic planning for private businesses, particularly in industry enterprises. The program also qualifies for doctoral studies.

Qualification awarded Master i teknologi - sivilingeniør (Master of Science in Industrial and Technology Management)

Contact person Programme Coordinator Bo Terje Kalsaas or Study Adviser Geir Kløkstad.