Master’s Degree Program in Industrial Management
The degree programme is developed to fulfill the further education and training needs of engineers working in the area. Therefore, the studies are focusing on industrial engineering and alternatively on international business and marketing management or on integrated product development competences. 
The degree programme is particularly aimed at Finnish and international students who study and work at the same time. The lessons will take place on Varkaus or Kuopio campuses but it is possible to follow them also elsewhere through video conferencing connection. Depending on the time available for studies, it is possible to finish the 60 credit degree programme in one or two years’ time. The 30 credit Master’s thesis is an extensive research or development project, preferably carried out in the company where the student is currently working, thus enhancing mutual long-term development. A personal study plan will be created for every student at the beginning of the studies. It is also possible to have relevant previous studies (completed at an institution of higher education) recognized in the degree.
Program description
The purpose of the degree programme is to provide students with expert skills needed in industrial engineering, thus enabling them to work in managerial positions in industrial development activities and projects focusing on either business or manufacturing and product development oriented viewpoint. The Master of Engineering in Industrial Management programme facilitates the development of the focus areas by concentrating on supply chain management in an international operating environment.
