Global Manufacturing Management (Sivilingeniør) (Master's Programme)
What will you learn?
Benefit by getting digital competence
As a student on Master in Global Manufacturing Management you will get digital competency by being introduced to an IT system commonly used in the industry.
The specialisations in the master's degree programme benefit from learning how digital tools can be used in how enterprises plan their operations. This digital competence gives you an advantage in applying for managerial jobs in the industry.
Studying Global Manufacturing Management also introduces you to Industry 4.0 technologies, and how they can be used to gain strategic advantages. Within the department, there is a newly opened Logistics 4.0 Laboratory where you can conduct research for your projects. The laboratory consists of state-of-the-art technological logistics equipment.
Insights from many different disciplines
This programme of study focuses on strategic management of manufacturing in an international value chain. This means that you must combine interdisciplinary experience and theoretical insights from many different disciplines such as industrial economics, purchasing, logistics, technology management, cultural, political science, project management, manufacturing strategy, supply chain management and knowledge management.
Collaboration with the industry
NTNU is a world leader in the education of manufacturing and logistics. Through close cooperation with the industry you will gain a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge with a global perspective.
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Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
A master of Science in Global Manufacturing Management has:
Advanced knowledge in global manufacturing management, and specialist knowledge in manufacturing strategy, production logistics, purchasing management, or supply chain management in global enterprises
Thorough knowledge about the strategic concepts and major models, technologies, methods and analysis techniques in global manufacturing research, and hence can apply his/her knowledge in evaluating new scientific areas and engineering challenges
Basic knowledge about the architecture, functionally and modification of ICT-systems for manufacturing enterprise management
Skills
A master of Science in Global Manufacturing Management can:
Define, model and analyse complex problems within global manufacturing management and logistics
Plan and perform studies in industrial engineering and logistics in order to improve manufacturing competitiveness
Apply theory to develop practical solutions based on a critical evaluation of relevant alternatives
Conduct a research or development project independently
General competencies
A master of Science in Global Manufacturing Management:
understands and analyses the strategic, technological, ethical, and environmental challenges manufacturing enterprises competing in a global market face
communicates manufacturing problems and solutions to both professionals and non-professionals.
cooperates and contributes to multidisciplinary interaction.
G4 leads employees in global manufacturing enterprises
