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Reģ.Nr.90000068977, Ķīpsalas iela 6A, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
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Study programme "Industrial Engineering and Management"
Main attributes
Title Industrial Engineering and Management
Identification code MMZ0
Education classification code 45345
Level and type Academic Master Study
Higher education study field Management and Administration, Real Estate Management
Head of the study field Inga Lapiņa
Department responsible Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management
Head of the study programme Tatjana Tambovceva
Professional classification code
The type of study programme Full time
Language Latvian, English
Accreditation 26.05.2021 - 27.05.2027; Accreditation certificate No 2022/35
Volume (credit points) 80.0
Duration of studies (years) Full time studies - 2,0
Degree or/and qualification to be obtained Master degree of social science in industrial engineering and management
Qualification level to be obtained The 7th level of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF)
Programme prerequisites Bachelor degree or fifth level professional qualification in engineering science and technologies, or
comparable education
Description
Abstract The study program was established in 1998 within the framework of the international Nordic-Baltic
network of technical universities BALTECH (now NORDTEK) with the aim of providing graduates in
engineering and natural sciences with an opportunity to deepen their professional knowledge, and, at the
same time, develop managerial competencies, providing a complex understanding of engineering systems
and their management.
The program content provides an interdisciplinary approach and student-centered education, providing
students with in-depth knowledge in industrial engineering and management. Within the framework of the
study program, the students acquire knowledge of industrial systems and management processes in
companies during the previous study period in the different fields of engineering sciences. Within the
study program, there are opportunities to expand their knowledge in the participating universities of
NORDTEK (Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia), Riga Technical University (Latvia), Kaunas
University of Technology (Lithuania), Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania), Linkoping
University (Sweden), Lund University (Sweden) and the Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), thus
ensuring a high level of study quality and allowing students to participate in inter-university mobility.
Aim The aims of the program are to create and develop students' competence in industrial engineering and
management; to develop professional, creative and research skills by preparing socially responsible
interdisciplinary professionals capable of providing integrated and effective systems management in a
variety of industries, as well as value-added research.
Tasks The tasks of the study program are to:
– provide competitive education in industrial engineering and management, providing students with
comprehensive knowledge and developing competencies relevant to the labor market, while fostering
interest in further education and training to enhance academic and professional knowledge;
– stimulate students' interest in the processes taking place in society to promote their development of into a
positive, up-to-date, responsible and capable personalities who are able to critically assess situations and
make independent, informed decisions;
– promote research and practical applications of the results obtained within organizations;
– facilitate cooperation between academic staff, students, and study program administrators for the
continuous improvement of the study process and the conduct of scientific research;
– promote international mobility of students and academic staff, promote participation in projects, ensure a
study process in line with international standards, attracting domestic and foreign faculty and
professionals.
Learning outcomes A graduate of study program can:
– use independently acquired theories and methods, integrate knowledge of various fields, contribute to the
creation of new knowledge by developing innovative approaches in the management of industrial systems,
and development of research or professional methods;
– understand and participate in the design and development of complex engineering systems;
– manage industrial systems, analyze and evaluate system efficiency and cost-effectiveness, implement
engineering systems management and development techniques to facilitate continuous improvement of
their operational efficiency;
– plan and execute industrial management projects, initiate and manage system improvement processes,
identify staff competencies and credentials, contributing to the development of new development solutions;
– contribute to the development strategy of the organization by identifying and evaluating key performance
indicators;
–determine the potential environmental and social impacts of the operation of complex engineering
systems, and monitor systems for compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable standards;
– independently promote the development of their competencies and specialization, take responsibility for
the results of the work of personnel groups and analyze them;
– analyse and interpret research results, prepare and present reports and publications, discuss industrial
system developments, integrated and efficient management of production units.
Final/state examination procedure, Upon the completion of the Master's studies, the student must develop and defend a Master's thesis of 20
assessment CP. The Master's thesis is an independent research work which is developed in close cooperation with
industry.
The Master's thesis and its presentation demonstrate the student's ability to:
– compile and evaluate scientific, professional literature and sources of information in industrial
engineering and management;
– obtain, compile, analyze and evaluate data, using research methods and to analyze real-world industrial
systems and production processes while reflecting understanding of interdisciplinary interactions;
– draw reasoned conclusions and formulate proposals;
– present the research work and to defend and argue their professional opinion.
Description of the future employment Graduates of the study program may work as a Systems Management Engineer, Manufacturing Company
Manager, as a manager of a production company specializing in the development or maintenance of
sophisticated engineering systems, as an engineering system management specialist in companies and
organizations of any size, or as a self-employed or individual merchant.
Special enrollment requirements A Bachelor's degree in engineering and technology or fifth-level professional qualification or equivalent.
Opportunity to continue studies Graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies in doctoral study programs.
Courses
No Code Name Credit points
A Compulsory Study Courses 44.0
1 IKI708 Quality Technologies and Management 4.0
2 IIU705 Strategy and Change Management 4.0
3 IEU515 Financial Analysis and Planning 4.0
4 IVZ836 Innovation and Technology Transfer 4.0
5 BTC700 Research Methods in Industrial Engineering and Management 4.0
6 BTC701 Engineering Project Management 4.0
7 IKI703 Process Analysis and Management 4.0
8 DOP700 Enterprise Information Technology Architecture, Applications and Integration 4.0
9 BTC703 Industrial Sustainability and Circular Economy 4.0
10 DMI761 Manufacturing Planning and Control 4.0
11 DSP705 Artificial Intelligence in Business 4.0
B Compulsory Elective Study Courses 12.0
B1 Field-Specific Study Courses 12.0
1 IĀS701 International Business 2.0
2 IUI911 Business Modeling 4.0
3 DMI504 Applications of Manufacturing Simulation 4.0
4 IVZ783 Social Responsibility and Business Ethics 4.0
5 BTC702 Internship 4.0
6 ETH702 Communication and Presentation Skills 2.0
C Free Elective Study Courses 4.0
E Final Examination 20.0
1 BTC002 Master Thesis 20.0
