Bachelor of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | full-time

The Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering programme aims at developing technology industry experts with a specialization in industrial management. This degree qualifies engineers to work in high technology companies leading and managing international technology projects.

The duties of a Mechanical Engineering graduate fall within the fields of mechanical engineering and business management. For example, sales engineering, supply chain management, project management, business operations and other international industrial related activities.

Content of studies

Engineers need good basic skills and knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences, as well as in product design and development and manufacturing technology. That is why these are the main content of the programme during the first and second years of the studies, and they provide a strong basis for the professional competences in Mechanical Engineering.

Industrial management studies provide students with a diverse knowledge of industrial processes such as business economics and supply chains. Project business management is a special emphasis in your studies. It covers the principles and methods of managing processes, projects and change. These studies you will complete during the third and fourth year of your studies.

Project working is an integral part of the study methods in Mechanical Engineering. Engineering skills, including working life skills, are learned via projects. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required when someone is working on global projects involving people representing a wide range of nationalities and cultures. Managing different types of networks is also an essential skill for a future engineering expert.

Career opportunities in Mechanical Engineering

As a mechanical engineer (Bachelor of Engineering), you will have a wide range of career opportunities. The studies include a diverse perspective on technology and business management which will give you a good background to work in demanding tasks.  Your studies, including practical training, will help you to find your own career path and professional interests.

Mechanical engineers are often employed to positions of experts and managers who are responsible for operational planning and development, and business management duties, e.g. sales of technological products and services.

Mechanical engineers also find employment in public organizations, such as in city, state and local government positions. Third sector organizations can provide work for mechanical engineers, too.