Industrial Design Engineering, Master's Programme (2 years), Lahti

About this programme

This master's programme provides you with knowledge and working methods in production engineering, industrial design and material development. The programme emphasises a combination of design skills and engineering qualifications through project courses in which students apply their knowledge to practice. New products are introduced to the market daily and at an increasing pace to meet the growing demands of customers. As a result, the competition between manufacturers is entering a new phase. Since product design and development are considered transdisciplinary, they require profound knowledge of design methods, manufacturing tools, production processes, ergonomics, aesthetics and sustainability. Skills in these areas help to respond to market demands rapidly and produce justifiable and usable products on a competitive market. The master's programme provides you with knowledge of innovative design, manufacturing methods, human factors, creative problem solving, advanced materials, industrial and business challenges, and environmental considerations.