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Industrial Design, MSC in technology
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Industrial Design, MSC in technology
The Industrial Design projects are often done in collaboration with different companies, as design engineers should be able to understand the progress in a strategic perspective from the company’s angle.
During the Master's programme you will meet a wide range of teachers who will present you with new knowledge in key areas. The programme is internationally oriented, and attracts Danish as well as international students. Furthermore the educational programme offers the opportunity of an internship or/and an external study as well as study trips inside and outside Denmark during the semester.
From idea to market
With a Master's degree in Industrial Design you will gain an understanding of product design and business perspectives. You will be capable of combining solutions and products that are innovative as well as functional.
The combination of business understanding, analytical skills, aesthetic and technical knowledge and competences within concept development and leadership will enable you to develop products and services - from idea to production and marketing. You will become an expert in managing and structuring projects in all phases.
MSC in engineering or MSC in technology?
The programme is offered as a MSc in Engineering and a MSc in Technology programme. The MSc in Engineering programme is for students with a bachelor in Engineering. The MSc in Technology programme is for students with a different background but at the same academic level.
The master’s programme in Industrial Design at Aalborg University, Denmark is divided into four semesters running from September to January respectively and from February to June (January and June partly reserved for exams). Thus, students will typically complete the programme in 2 years.
Each semester in Industrial Design is sub divided into three or four course modules and one project module. All courses are conducted in English. Below you will get a quick overview of the Industrial Design programme:
Job and career
Industrial Design combines such skills as creativity, engineering and team work. This combination gives the student the opportunity to influence in which direction he/she wish to head.
Furthermore the education has a close connection and collaboration with companies, institutions etc., which among other things gives the student the opportunity to collaborate with and create close connections to these companies, institutions, etc. This is beneficial for the project work as well as for future carrier opportunities.
The combination of design, engineering, and business perspectives will enable the student to navigate in a large field of industries and professions on an international scale. The careers of former graduates show the broad span of future possibilities:
- Design engineering
- User experience design
- Service design
- Design entrepreneurs
As examples you can find several testimonials from former industrial design students at the local homepage for Msc Industrial Design at Aalborg University.
Read on in this study guide about how to apply for Industrial Design at Aalborg University
