Masters in Industrial Engineering

Become Knowledgeable about Industrial Business

The Masters in Industrial Engineering from Narvik University College is about identifying, analyzing and optimizing all key-aspects in an industrial business to enable efficiency and profitability.

Students will learn utilize information technology as a tool in several of the relevant disciplines. The college has one of the most modern virtual manufacturing centres in Norway at its disposal. This centre makes it possible to visualize, animate and simulate everything from production processes, robots, material flow in a supply chain etc.

Some key subjects of Industrial Engineering:

• Industrial robotics and computer control
• Optimization of industrial processes
• Computer integrated and virtual manufacturing
• Quality management and improvements
• Logistics and supply chain management

The final master thesis is characterized by a topic of scientific nature. Working with the thesis will give the students greater competence in doing independent, systematic and project based work.

The Industrial Engineering Masters program provide students with updated knowledge of methodologies, concepts, and technologies that enhance industrial enterprise performance. By the end of the study, students will have a solid foundation to go into technology management or even research positions.

Graduates will also have a variety of positions all around the world available to them. Many former students hold managerial positions in public or private companies. Quite a few have continued their education towards a Ph. D. degree at a university or a research institute.