Knowledge of underlying sciences, core engineering fundamental knowledge, and advanced engineering knowledge
Students with Bachelors of Science or Engineering entering the program have already studied in-depth courses within a certain engineering discipline, e.g. mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering or industrial engineering, including at least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics and applied mathematics. In the master program there is a possibility to deepen the knowledge within these areas mainly in facultative courses, and to attain knowledge in managing complex industrial problems. Consequently, an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to describe, formulate, and analyse industrial problems by using mathematical tools and technological applications.

In-depth knowledge in one/some applied subject areas
The above-mentioned advanced engineering knowledge should be further enhanced by integrating knowledge in organization management, operations strategy, leadership, finance, operations planning and control, quality management, and project management. In addition to general, compulsory courses in these fields, an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University has in-depth knowledge within one of the following specializations:

• Innovation Management
• Finance
• Operations Management
• Quality Management

Each specialization consists of at least 30 ECTS credits of courses and a master’s thesis of 30 ECTS credits. Within the chosen field of specialization, an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to:

• analyse complex problems based on relevant theory and practical knowledge
• relate and synthesize different theoretical perspectives and develop their own models of analysis
• apply academic principles, models and methodologies in industrial firms
• critically assess methods, procedures and practices that are applied in technology based firms

Engineering reasoning and problem solving
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to identify, formulate and examine complex engineering problems in a systematic way, both quantitatively and qualitatively.

System thinking
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to identify, analyse and develop complex systems by defining the system’s boundaries and properties, considering the whole system as well as subsystems and describing and examining the interaction between the different parts in the system including its important context variables.

Experimentation and knowledge discovery
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to adopt new knowledge by using relevant literature and performing quantitative as well as qualitative empirical studies. Quantitative empirical studies based on hypotheses can be tested in experiments as well as through statistical analyses. Qualitative studies include case studies which can be used to create theoretical constructs and propositions.

Personal skills and attitudes
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to take initiatives, work independently, creatively and to apply critical thinking. Self-knowledge and a will to develop personally throughout life are important. An MSc is also able to plan her/his time and resources in an efficient and effective way.

Professional skills and attitudes
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management takes responsibility, is reliable and acts professionally. This includes being active in career planning and keeping up-to-date with the profession’s current developments.

Teamwork
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is trained to work together with other people in projects and groups. This includes contributing to group effectiveness by actively taking part, creating clear roles and responsibilities, actively sharing knowledge and collaboratively achieving goals. An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to start, plan, manage and lead different types of projects and integrate the work of people from different specializations.

Communication and communication in English
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to communicate, orally and in writing, in a correct, inspiring way orientated towards achieving goals. Effective communication is comprised of both task-related and relationship oriented skills. As the program is given in English, an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is proficient enough in English to take into account the state-of-the art knowledge within the field and, based on this knowledge, understand, analyse, compare, and reflect on complex engineering problems, in written text and orally.

External and societal context
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management understands the importance of technology in society, including economic, social, and sustainable development.

Enterprise and business context
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management has deep knowledge regarding management of enterprises and regarding important factors in international business contexts.

Conceiving and engineering systems
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management has the knowledge and skills needed to determine requirements for systems and products and is able to understand and evaluate systems in an industrial context.

Designing
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management has knowledge about suitable development processes for different kinds of systems.

Implementing
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management is able to design and manage implementation processes by testing, validating and verifying activities, including an understanding of change processes and the formulation of strategies to overcome resistance to change.

Operating
An MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management has the knowledge and skills needed to design, optimize and manage operations and service of technically advanced systems.