Technology Management – (M.Sc.)

Technology plays an important role in our society. Firms and organizations need to focus on the use of new product and process technology in order to meet customer needs. There is consequently a great need for managers who are able to manage technological innovations within firms and service organizations.

The Master concentrates on teaching you the knowledge and skills you will need to effectively manage technological innovations. The programme will focus in particular on industrial products and processes. You will acquire a thorough knowledge of technology, markets, products, the production process and organization, and other subjects.

The programme is made up of compulsory modules such as Technology and the Market and Innovation in Process and Product Technology, and a number of optional modules. In the Integration module and the final project you will conduct a literature search and also work on improving your management skills. The research will be conducted partly in a company and partly at the Faculty.

Graduates usually end up in technical-organizational positions. These include product manager, innovation consultant, project manager for innovations in products and production, marketing staff for technological products or product development manager. These positions are found in the chemical industry, the metalworking and steel industry, engineering, the food processing industry, banking, insurance and small and medium-sized businesses.