Master’s Programme in Industrial Economics and Management

The Master’s programme in Industrial Economics and Management consist of advanced courses within the main field of study, industrial economics and management, accounting for a total of 120 credits.

The courses within the programme cover various topics such as market analysis, optimisation and finance, strategy and business development, technology-based innovation and entrepreneurship, project management, and advanced research methods. During the third semester, you can choose your specialisation from two tracks: (i) Competition, production, and financial analysis and (ii) Market analysis, entrepreneurship and strategy.

During the third semester, you have the have the opportunity to study abroad at our partner universities around the world. The education concludes in the fourth semester, where you write your degree project (30 credits).

The design of this programme follows two main principles: (i) the programme comprises courses and assignments that build upon and exploit your prior knowledge within natural science, mathematics, and technical subjects, and (ii) the programme covers advanced problems and topics that engineers and employees in technical roles encounter in their lines of work. The courses within the programme combine theories with empirical assignments, as well as with advanced mathematical, statistical, and analytical methods.

The programme is campus-based and run as full-time study.  The programme is conducted entirely in English.

Why should you apply? 

There is a constant demand for engineers and technicians with a holistic understanding of markets, business, management, and organisational practices. Engineers often have critical positions that require analytical business and management skills. Therefore, the ability to select and wisely use business and management tools and analysis techniques provides a competitive advantage.

 “The potential that technology has is not automatically realized. It requires individuals who understand the potential, who have the ability and knowledge to be able to convert the potential into an actual reality. In this way, they can create change.”

/Martin Andersson,
Professor of industrial economics

The programme introduces you to a broad scope of theoretical areas within industrial economics and management, such as industrial organisation, finance, entrepreneurship, strategy, and leadership. It covers key elements of today’s business environment, for example innovation, digitalization, sustainability, and business models. The programme also provides you with tools and practical skills to make better decisions and take sensible actions to realize the business potentials of technology, to improve efficiencies, performance and capabilities within organisations, as well as to develop new businesses.

How is this programme conducted? 

The programme integrates practical and theoretical elements. Practical activities allow participants to gain skills in applying methods and tools as well as communicating e.g., case solutions and research findings. The reading and application of theories deepens the your understanding of covered topics and enables you to reflect upon practical experiences and results. The programme emphasises quantitative analysis techniques but also integrates qualitative aspects of data collection and data analysis.

    “I really enjoy the programme. It is a free learning experience, where we work in projects which I like. You get assignments that you work on which enables you to really focus on the topic and dive deep into it.”

/Lara Wirges, Student

You learn through a variety of learning activities and pedagogical tools. Traditional forms of teaching, e.g., lectures, seminars and reading, are combined with case studies, labs, teamwork, the use of practical tools, and tutoring. Depending on the nature of the course, the you study independently or collaborate in groups in the form of projects and with written or oral assignments. Some key principles that unite the teaching are real-life focus, professionality, critical thinking, and theoretical profoundness.

We provide a supportive learning environment with close collaboration with professors and teachers with different backgrounds and expert areas, modern equipment and premises, as well as peaceful surroundings. Another strenght is all faculty member’s strong connectionsstrong connections with the business community as well as policy makers.