Master by Research in Industrial Engineering and Management, 120 credits

Aim

The objective of the programme is to provide an increased knowledge within the subject by planning and carrying out research projects in collaboration with other researchers and, if any, external partners.

Programme objectives

Learning objectives according to the Higher Education Ordinance

Knowledge and understanding
For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall 
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
- demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.

Competence and skills
For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall
- demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
- demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
- demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to clearly report and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
- demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.

Judgement and approach
For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall
- demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
- demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
- demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.

Outcomes for Master by Research in Industrial Engineering and Management

After completing the programme the student shall:
- Demonstrate good knowledge of central theoretical (within his/her field) starting points in Industrial Engineering and Management.
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the state of research and development in Industrial Engineering and Management.
- Demonstrate good skills in approaching (searching, finding, describing and analysing) a field of knowledge in Industrial Engineering and Management.
- Demonstrate good skills in creating a good research design, carrying out a small research project and presenting and defending the work carried out.
- Demonstrate good skills in analysis and review of research results.
- Demonstrate familiarity with collaborating in research projects (collaboration skills, communication skills).

Content

Elective courses BA/MA, 30 credits

Industrial Engineering and Management MA:
Scientific Methods, 7.5 credits
Problem Formulation and Master Thesis Planning, 7.5 credits
Development of Theory and Research Design, 15 credits
Scientific Project I, 15 credits
Scientific Project II, 15 credits
Master Thesis, 30 credits

During the programme course names, contents, credit units and schedules may change.

Specialisation

Decision Support and Analytics
Beslutsstöd och analys

Value Realization and Digitalization Investments
Värderealisering och digitala investeringar

Entry requirements

English level 2/English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

Specific requirements for the specializations:


- Decision Support and Analytics: Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics (at least 180 credits), or equivalent, with at least 30 credits (30 ECTS) in Mathematics including course modules of at least 7.5 credits in Mathematical Modelling, as well as a degree project of at least 15 credits in an area that is relevant for the specialization.
- Value Realization and Digitalization Investments: Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, (at least 180 credits), or equivalent, as well as a degree project of at least 15 credits in an area that is relevant for the specialization.

Description of programme

The degree programme runs full-time for two years and is carried out for the most part in the form of research work in a research group.

Selection rules and procedures

Alternative selection, see "Description of alternative selection".

Description of alternative selection

Selection is based on an assessment of:


1. The applicant’s Bachelor’s Degree project/thesis. The applicant’s ability to independently identify, formulate and solve problems based on scientific methodology and his/her ability to document the work in writing is assessed.
2. A letter of motivation which motivates the applicant’s choice of specialization.

Programme with restricted admissions

Special prerequisites for a course are stated in the course syllabus.

Teaching and examination

Teaching is conducted full-time in the form of research work in a research group. Teaching is given in English.

The teaching and examination procedures are stated in the syllabus of each course.

Title of qualification

Masterexamen med huvudområdet industriell organisation och ekonomi, translated into Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Industrial Engineering and Management.