Entry requirements

A bachelor degree and at least 30 credits within industrial engineering and management on an advanced level.

Learning outcomes

After a successfully completed course the student should be able to:

• search, collect, evaluate, and in a critical way interpret relevant data in a given problem and discuss research issues related to the specific phenomenon and situation,
• independently identify, formulate and solve problems, and carry out a project task within a given time frame,
• orally and in writing present and discuss the problem, the data and the solutions in a dialogue with different target groups,
• work independently with the chosen subject area,
• demonstrate a scientific approach.

Content

In the degree project, the students shall apply knowledge acquired during their studies by independently compiling and presenting a project task within a given time frame. The task must be chosen so that the knowledge gained from previous studies can be applied, broadened and deepened.

Instruction

Individual research and development work, report writing, individual supervision and seminars.

Assessment

Oral and written presentation of the thesis (see Other Regulations). Written and oral opposition to another thesis (normally within the same programme), or a corresponding task defined by the examiner.

Other directives

Guidelines and instructions for theses are available at www.teknat.uu.se.

Transitional provisions

1TE851 Degree in Industrial Engineering (replaces 1TE850 Degree in Industrial Management and Innovation) only for students who intend to complete a one-year Master's degree.