Degree Project in Industrial Engineering and Management
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TE851
- Code
- 1TE851
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Industrial Engineering and Management A1E
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 26 October 2021
- Responsible department
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits, and in addition 30 credits, of which 20 credits at second cycle in industrial engineering and management. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the 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.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding targeted pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
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.