Product and System Engineering - Master's Programme

Norske bedrifter er verdensledende i å utvikle skip og utstyr for værharde farvann og krevende maritime operasjoner. Studiet er spesielt rettet mot design av skipsutstyr og maritime systemer. Du blir utfordret i å utvikle nye løsninger som skaper sikkerhet og som møter dagens miljøkrav. Du lærer også om avanserte systemer som inkluderer roboter, kraner og vinsjer i et komplekst samspill med brukere.

Målet er å utdanne innovative produktutviklere. Du lærer å kombinere spisskompetanse innen produktutvikling og konstruksjon med systemdesign og menneskelige faktorer. Du jobber også tverrfaglig med andre yrkesgrupper.

Dette er et internasjonalt masterprogram, som rekrutterer studenter fra hele verden. Undervisningen foregår på engelsk i et multikulturelt læringsmiljø.

The programme includes courses with various forms of assessment, such as written examinations, oral examinations, take-home examinations, compulsory project work and assignments. Courses may be assessed by using only one form of assessment, or by combining several forms of assessment. The course description of each course provides an overview of the weighting of each assessment.

In assessment, a six-point grading scale from A to F is used, as advised by the Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions (UHR), where F is a failing grade where no credits will be awarded for a course.

After graduating this program the candidate:

• can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations on general product design and systems engineering, as well ad in the field of each study track
• can work independently on practical and theoretical problems (find the relevant sources, methods).
• is able to apply modern computer tools into marine systems (e.g. CAE/CAD software, CFD tools)
• is able to plan, initiate and execute complex systems engineering projects
• is able to manage a product family design in a life cycle perspective, as well as understanding relevant system properties (e.g. sustainability)

After graduating this program the candidate:

• can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
• can apply knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
• can communicate extensive independent work and master language and terminology of the academic field as well as collaborating in multidisciplinary projects
• can communicate about academic issues, analysis and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes

After graduating this program the candidate:

• has general understanding of design and systems engineering methods to develop complex products
• has advanced knowledge within the specialized study tracks
• is able to understand and use proper terminology of product design and systems engineering in general and applied within each of the specialization areas (study tracks)
• knows the current state of the art on digital tools available for design and systems engineering in the specialized fields.

Lectures, individual- and group exercises, project work and laboratory assignments.

Part time study programs provide unique opportunities for combining theory and practice. Students who are employed can also link problems or projects relevant to their company to the theoretical concepts in the course.

Cooperation with industry offered through projects and MSc topics.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education.

• An average grade equivalent to a Norwegian C.
• Specialization in mathematics equivalent to 30 credits.
• Applicants with 20 credits in mathematics can also apply. The applicant will then be assessed individually for admission, and needs to complete a mathematics course with the missing credits before he/she can complete the Master's degree.

The first year (full time study) is made up of 7 mandatory courses and the course Experts in Team Work (EiT). Each course is scheduled for a given day of the week. This scheduling makes part time study possible. Each study track (Mechatronics, Sustainable Enrgy Systems or Smart Water Technology) will have their own stuicture, which combines six general courses and two specific courses.

The second year includes more specialized studies, including projects and a master thesis. Much of the programme is linked to industrial cases, and as a rule every MSc thesis is linked to an industrial partner or project.

For part time study, each case is treated separately, as the student and the program coordinator work together on an individual plan.

Non-EU/non-EEA students: 1 December

EU/EEA students: 1 March

Norwegian/Nordic students: 15 April

There is nothing more global than maritime activities and the development of sustainable energy, water, and sanitation infrastructure for cities. As a graduate of any of the three study tracks you will have the world as a workplace. If you are already employed by a company, you can work on tasks initiated by the industry through the study.

As a graduate in this program, you can look forward to working with challenges connected to the design, simulation and operation of maritime systems, energy systems and water/sanitation infrastructure meeting both the strict economic requirements and the environmental goals aiming for low emission. You will be able to use and develop the next generation of digital tools in modelling and simulation in your field of specialisation.

You can have a career in diverse fields, exemplified as follows:

• Local, national and global governmental organizations.

• Robotics and Automation related fileds (AI, machine learning)

• Renewable energy companies (e.g. offshore wind)

• Maritime, classification societies, shipping, suppliers, ship yards and other industries

• Insurance

• Consultancies and Finance

• Education and Reserach