Master Degree Programme in Industrial Management: Periodi

Descriptions

Degree Programme in Industrial Management

Level of qualification
Master of Engineering

Qualification awarded
Master of Engineering

Specific admission requirements
Admission requirements are set annually. More information on the application instructions on http://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/how-to-apply-2012/bachelors-degree-daytime-studies/.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Students have the right to apply for recognition of prior learning. The recognition is based on the student's skills regardless of the ways the fore mentioned expertise has been acquired. The student has the responsibility to demonstrate the skills required in the study objectives and to provide the required information and documentation based on which the decision for approval will be made.

Qualification requirements and regulations
Qualification requirements and regulations are defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia: http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/information-on-metropolia/regulations/

Profile of the programme
Master of Engineering is a one-year polytechnic degree that can be completed after a four-year first-cycle polytechnic degree. The Master of Industrial Management degree produces the same competence to public office as the Master’s degree. The extent of the degree is 60 ECTS credits.

Key learning outcomes
The aim of the Master's degree is to prepare the student for advanced specialist tasks in international business surroundings in the field of management with a focus on service. The degree provides the student with a solid knowledge basis in managing service focused businesses, an ability to conduct applied research projects following good academic practices, information acquisition skills, adaptation of new knowledge, the latest knowledge in the necessary areas of today’s management.

Occupational profiles of graduates
A graduate of the Master's Degree Programme in Industrial Management works in advanced specialist tasks in the field of service focused ICT, management, supply chains, sales and marketing focusing on using modern tools and methods in Finland and abroad. A graduate works for example in advanced specialist tasks or management positions in businesses.

Access to further studies
The Master of Engineering degree is currently the highest degree-level in universities of applied sciences in the field of technology in Finland.

Course structure diagram
The course structure diagram is specified in the programme study plan>>

Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The assessment criteria are defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia: http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/information-on-metropolia/regulations/ and course-specific requirements are described in the course descriptions in the curriculum.

Graduation requirements
A student is eligible to graduate when he/she has completed all the required courses set for the degree as a present student (extent 60 ECTS credits).

Mode of study
Studies are implemented as courses, course modules or projects. Studies include contact teaching and self-study. Studies aiming towards a degree are implemented as part-time studies.

Programme director
Dr Marjatta Huhta
Head of Master Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Phone
Email firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi

Development

The Board of Industrial Management (Technology Industry, Nokia/NSN, SAP, Tieto, INEX, Metso ja Deloitte) and the Degree program of Industrial Management have co-created the curriculum of Master’s in Industrial Management. Annual feedback and updating procedures steers the implementation of the program. Competence-based point of view is taken up, including recognition of previously learned content either formally or at work. Learning technology is utilized to bring some of the lectures available to online learning. 90% of Master’s Theses are implemented as development projects for companies.

Further information

Specific admission requirements

Admission requirements are set annually. More information on the application instructions on http://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/how-to-apply-2012/bachelors-degree-daytime-studies/.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Students have the right to apply for the recognition of prior learning. The recognition is based on the skills of the student regardless of the ways the fore mentioned expertise has been acquired. The student has the responsibility to demonstrate the skills required in the study objectives and to provide the required information and documentation based on which the decision for approval will be made.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Qualification requirements and regulations are defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia: http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/information-on-metropolia/regulations/

Profile of the programme

Master of Engineering is a one-year polytechnic degree that can be completed after a four-year first-cycle polytechnic degree. Master of Industrial Management degree produces the same competence to public office as the Master’s degree. The extent of the degree is 60 ECTS credits.

Key learning outcomes

The aim of the Master's degree is to prepare the student for advanced specialist tasks in international business surroundings in the field of management with a service focus. The degree provides a student a solid knowledge basis in managing service focused businesses, an ability to conduct applied research projects following good academic practices, information acquisition skills, adaptation of new knowledge, the latest knowledge in necessary areas of today’s management.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

A graduate in Master of Industrial Management works in advanced specialist tasks in the field of service focused ICT, management, supply chains, sales and marketing focusing on using modern tools and methods in Finland and abroad. A graduate works for example in in advanced specialist tasks or management positions in businesses.

Access to further studies

Master of Engineering degree is currently the highest degree-level in universities of applied sciences in the field of technology in Finland.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The assessment criteria is defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia: http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/information-on-metropolia/regulations/ and course-specific requirements are described in the course descriptions in the curriculum.

Graduation requirements

A student is eligible to graduate when he/she has completed all the required courses set for the degree as a present student (extent 60 ECTS credits).

Mode of study

Studies are implemented as courses, course modules or projects. Studies include contact teaching and self-study. Studies aiming towards a degree are implemented as part-time studies.

Programme coordinator

Dr Marjatta Huhta
Head of Master Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Phone
Email firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi