Course syllabus - Degree Project in Industrial Engineering and Management with specialization in Industrial Management for sustainable renewal

Objectives

The course objective is for the student to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the program independently and in time plan and execute a scientific research project in a chosen field of technology. Another aim for the student is to deepen his/her critical thinking and problem analysis in the field of industrial economics and prepare him/her for possible future research.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Systematically integrate knowledge within  Industrial Economics  acquired during the study program
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge in industrial economics with a chosen specialization including knowledge within research and development within the research field of the thesis
- Select, analyze and critically evaluate various technical / economical solutions and propose changes for example in products, work processes, structures or systems.
-  Critically,  independently and  creatively identify, formulate and handle complex issues and limited information
- Independently identify needs of further knowledge
- Plan and with research as well as with engineering  methods perform a complex task within given framework
- Orally, in writing and visually express arguments in a factual, linguistically accurate and credible way
- Communicate the findings to individuals and organizations both inside and outside the academy
- Independently carry out a scientific opposition of others results in a critical way
- Make judgments with respect to scientific, social , ethical and sustainability aspects as well as show knowledge about ethical aspect on research and development work

Course content

The course consists mainly of an independent thesis project focused on industrial economy. The course includes a scientific investigation and / or a development work, the writing of a report and an oral presentation of work results and conclusions. In addition to the independent work the student will perform an oral opposition on another degree.

Tuition

Mandatory seminars, independent work and supervision.

Specific requirements

210 credits of completed courses, including 60 credits within the fields of computer science/energy engineering/product and process development. 52,5 credits in industrial engineering and 15 credits at advanced level and 7,5 credits scientific methods in industrial economics. In addition, Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English, exemption is made from Swedish course.

Examination

Project (PRO1), 29 credits, mark Passed (G)
Seminar (SEM1), 1 credit, mark Passed (G)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Two-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course replaces FOA402 Degree Project in Industrial Engineering and Management.

The supervision for the student is limited in time. If the paper does not pass within the given time frame for supervision, students are not entitled to an extended supervision but may continue on their own and come back for reassessment of their final version at a maximum of five occasions.