Global production and the intensifying competitive challenges in the world market calls for an understanding of how strategic improvements can be made at the supply chain, enterprise and operations level.

Global Manufacturing Management aims at giving you a theoretical foundation and analytical skills to effectively address these challenges. You will gain a broad and integrated set of capabilities, combining engineering and management competences with a global perspective.

Globalization has economic, technological, cultural and political aspects. Insight and understanding of these aspects are Important in order to lead projects and technology across national boundaries. Knowledge of strategic management is the key to successful global players; simultaneously the technology and engineering knowledge is fundamental to all technology leaders.

This programme of study provides an in-depth understanding of a company's strategic position and how to develop competitive advantage in the global market.

Programme Components

Global Manufacturing Management is a two-year full-time master's degree programme and constitutes a course load of 120 ECTS credits. You can choose one of the following specialisations:

Production Management
Purchasing Management

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

A Master of Science in Technology shall have:

Broad basic knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Computer Science as a basis for understanding methods, applications, professional renewal and adaptations
Broad engineering- and research-based knowledge in Global Manufacturing Management, with in-depth knowledge within a more limited area connected to active research, including sufficient professional insight to make use of new research results
Insight in selected social science, humanistic, and other non-technical disciplines of relevance to the exercise of the engineering profession, and as a basis for developing a broad perspective on the engineering discipline's role and challenges in the society
Advanced knowledge in global manufacturing management, and specialist knowledge in manufacturing strategy, production logistics, purchasing management, enterprise resource planning, or supply chain management in global enterprises

Skills:

Define, model and break down complex engineering problems, including choosing relevant models and methods, and carrying out calculations and solutions independently and critically
Develop comprehensive solutions to engineering problems, including the ability to develop solutions in an inter-disciplinary context, and carry out an independent, particular engineering research and development project under academic supervision
Be able to renew and adapt professionally, including develop professional competence on his/her own initiative

General competence:

Understand the role of engineer in a comprehensive societal perspective, have insight in ethical requirements and consideration of sustainable development, and be able to analyse ethical problems connected to engineering work, and contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship
Ability to disseminate, communicate and cooperate inter-disciplinary on engineering problems and solutions to specialists and the general public
Understand possibilities and limitations when using information and communication technology, including juridical and societal aspects
Ability to lead and motivate co-workers, including having an international perspective on his/her profession, and develop ability to international orientation and collaboration