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Machines have enabled many seemingly unrealistic ideas and have facilitated a multitude of challenging functions.

Machine science is one of the oldest and most traditional of the engineering sciences, characterised by a strong desire to think differently and effect change in the world.

The high-level civilisation in the world is based strongly on welded metal structures, which keep constructions in shape and machines running. Their design and production are one of the most fascinating engineering tasks.

In this Master's programme, you will acquire the newest and most purposeful knowledge and expertise for the design and manufacturing of innovative, sustainable, competitive and safe welded metal structures for demanding applications, especially for dynamic loading or arctic conditions.... [-]

The future energy challenge calls for new supplies of affordable sustainable energy.

Making greater use of the renewable energy systems available is a way to meet the climate change challenge while helping to secure the availability of energy supplies for us all.

Bioenergy will be a significant part of clean and feasible energy systems in the future, and its use is increasing globally. When utilising bioenergy, one must ensure that it is sustainable and feasible. This Master's programme gives you skills needed for this, from the feedstock of fuels to harvesting and thermal conversion to electricity and heat.

During the studies, you will learn how different feedstock can be converted to electricity and heat and what requirements the fuel sets for the technology and system. In addition, you will learn how bioenergy systems work as a part of comprehensive energy systems. During the studies, you will learn about energy economics and processes with respect to bioenergy systems.... [-]

The sustainable production of energy, food, chemicals and materials is a major challenge for us today and for future generations.

Production has until now been based on fossil raw materials, which has, in turn, caused serious environmental challenges. The use of renewable raw materials where it is technically possible and economically feasible is one of the corner technologies for mitigating climate change and saving scarce natural resources.

Biorefineries implement a wide range of technologies and materials, and this programme examines them with an open mind and a wide scope, including the opportunities they offer in terms of new competencies, solutions and critical assessments. In this Master's programme, you will specialise in biorefining and related industries or e.g. in the circular economy.... [-]

In today's society, resources are becoming scarce and the environmental impact of manufacturing processes is a matter of growing concern.

Chemical engineering skills are essential in developing processing technology that is not detrimental to the environment. This might include tasks such as developing novel processes that are energy and raw material-efficient, or processes to recirculate wastes to valuable products.Chemical engineering is an engineering discipline that combines chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to transfer raw materials into chemical products. These products include, for instance, fuels, commodities, speciality chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and foodstuffs.Chemical engineers are typically employed by the industrial sector in areas such as product design, process design, process operation, research, marketing, and management.The programme gives you the basic skills necessary in modern chemical and process industry. The programme also covers many scientific and technological areas that are essential for human well-being, a clean environment and the sustainable use of natural resources.... [-]

The existing economic system is based on the "take, make and dispose of" approach powered mostly by fossil fuels. The assumption is that increasing economic growth produces so much surplus that arising adverse environmental impacts could be dealt with.

However, the system keeps growing only if there are enough resources for transformation, sinks for waste, credit for investments and economic growth.

The circular economy offers an alternative. It aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value. It aims to decouple economic growth from the consumption of finite resources by closing the loop of product life cycles. The system in which materials are transformed into useful goods and services endlessly is powered by renewable energy systems.... [-]

Computation and physics are an integral part of modern society and science.

The challenges of the 21st century are greater and more complex than ever before. We need skilled minds to address those problems and find sustainable solutions.

The Master's Programme in Computational Engineering and Technical Physics responds to this very need – we train future problem solvers who will take on the most pressing challenges of modern civilisation.

Effective computational engineering allows for shorter design cycles, better product quality and improved functionality. Knowledge of physics helps us understand how the world works and appreciate, comprehend and interact better with the environment.... [-]

The availability and security of the electricity supply are global concerns in the continuing rise of energy production and consumption.

Electrical energy is now more than ever the answer to the world's urgent energy challenges. Electrical energy is the crucial driver of efficiency and success in the energy transition towards a sustainable, truly industrial and consumer-oriented economy.

Electrical engineering is the largest and most diverse technological field in the world. Studies in the Master's Programme in Electrical Engineering are wide-ranging and relevant to the industry. You may choose to specialise in the conversion, use and control of electric systems or the electricity market and solar economy.... [-]

Knowledge of energy conversion is essential for designing energy systems for a sustainable future.

Energy production is in transition. Energy consumption is increasing globally, and energy production currently causes significant environmental impacts; from greenhouse gases to particle emissions. It is clear that we need more energy and that we need clean energy. The Energy Conversion gives you a comprehensive understanding of how different energy production and conversion methods relate to each other and act as components in energy systems.

You will understand how different production/conversion methods are used and how they compare with each other in different applications. You will understand the related technical, environmental and economic aspects and how they compare in producing sustainable and feasible energy for the society.... [-]

In current business ecosystems, multinational enterprises and new start-ups around the world are continuously looking for talented graduates with an international mindset and understanding of how to manage innovations and new technologies.

Novel innovations and technology are present in all aspects of modern society and future industries with their digital ecosystems.

In this Master's Programme, your studies will focus on various engineering management aspects of technology-oriented and innovative firms of different sizes in various sectors.

You will be exposed to concepts that you will need to be an effective manager in a wide variety of areas in a company, ranging from creative design to product development, project management or commercialisation.... [-]

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 development is considered transdisciplinary, it requires intensive knowledge of manufacturing and design methods, design and production tools, 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 in Industrial Design Engineering provides students with knowledge of innovative design, manufacturing methods, human factors, creative problem solving, advanced materials, industrial and business challenges, and environmental considerations. This knowledge is needed at different stages of product development to meet the needs of industries, support product users, and respond to environmental issues.... [-]

Business today is increasingly global, offering great growth potential for new entrepreneurs and existing companies alike.

You may want to become a successful entrepreneur by creating your own business or to build a successful career in management in existing companies, but to succeed, you will first need to develop the right mindset and skills.

In this programme, you will develop entrepreneurial competencies for creating a new business and leading its growth to international markets. The programme provides you with everything you need to become successful in global business: you will gain the skills to work as a leading professional in internationally operating companies as well as the entrepreneurial skills necessary to launch and operate your own global startup.... [-]

To remain competitive, companies need to excel in global marketing management.

Global markets are characterised by high levels of uncertainty. In addition, the trend of digitalisation is creating both challenges and opportunities for the international management of firms. Thus, the value of data in managerial decision-making is increasing. Data-based strategic decision-making and marketing analytics represent the key competences of today's marketing managers.

In this Master's programme, you will develop expertise in strategic global marketing, digital marketing, marketing analytics, international business and value creation in a rapidly changing world. The curriculum contents of this EPAS accredited programme are carefully designed to carry strong career-building potential.... [-]

Intense competition is putting pressure on machine builders to deliver machines with higher output, reduced operating costs, and increased safety.

Increasing demands on the productivity of complex systems, such as manufacturing machines, requires the application of new methods in the product development process. Mechatronic system design is gaining popularity in the machine design process, and it is a key approach in the product process of productive life cycle efficient machines.

The Master's Programme in Mechatronic System Design will familiarise you with the design and simulation of modern mechatronic machines, which comprise a mechanical system, power transmission (hydraulic, electric, pneumatic or hybrid) and a digital control system.... [-]

The need for manpower in the nuclear industry is increasing due to new power plant projects.

This field has a continuous need for professionals to control nuclear power plant reactors and generators, taking into consideration and putting into practice nuclear safety in all subsystems of a nuclear plant.

Nuclear power is a key aspect of the transition towards clean and feasible energy systems. Nuclear power can provide an abundance of clean electricity for the electrification of society. Above all, nuclear power must be safe. At LUT, nuclear engineering research and education focus on three aspects: nuclear power plant engineering, nuclear safety, and next-generation reactors.... [-]

Software development and digitalisation are an integral part of modern society, shaping virtually everything from the objects around us to the ways in which we communicate.

The Master's Programme in Software Engineering and Digital Transformation focuses on developing advanced knowledge and expertise for the design and development of software and digital services and the digital transformation of business processes. This Master's programme has gained ASIIN accreditation.

The programme addresses the application of engineering principles of software and systems development, including design methodologies, business process and service modelling and re-engineering, operation principles, and maintenance and quality assurance approaches.... [-]

Software product management is an integral part of software development.

Software product management defines how the life cycle of a digital product is managed, planned and governed. Continuous business change, imposed by new technology and the digitalisation of businesses and society, forms the environment for modern software development.

The Master's Programme in Software Product Management and Business focuses on the design, implementation and maintenance of software and digital services in their business context. The programme combines business with software engineering in modern software platforms and ecosystems.

The Master's programme builds on the Bachelor's Programme in Software Engineering and aims to develop professional skills towards understanding complex software-intensive business environments and long-term management aspects of software engineering.... [-]

Modern financial management requires more and more knowledge about the tools and techniques of business analytics.

A combination of strategic finance and business analytics is required to meet the needs of forward-going businesses wanting to make fact-based decisions in a competitive business landscape.

In this Master's programme, you will study strategic finance and business analytics. You will acquire interesting and relevant skills enabling you to work in various management positions in an international business environment.

The content of the programme is based on the theories and concepts of financial economics and corporate finance. You will acquire practical decision-making skills and analytics know-how that will help you to build a sound base for a career in financial management.... [-]

Global supply networks and supply chains around the world are an essential part of today's business.

Extracting competitiveness and increasing sustainability for a company from its supply networks and chains requires special skills, competencies and tools for exploring and managing global supply networks.

Supply management is a unique Master's programme in Finland, providing expertise on strategic supply and supplier management. The programme is designed to correspond to the growing needs of today's business by educating open-minded, innovative managers in the fields of supply management and purchasing.

Supply management is a cross-functional activity of a firm, requiring a broad understanding of international business. Your studies will integrate strategic management, international business and relationship management in supply networks.... [-]

We all want to build a society which will enable our children to prosper.

As the complexity and urgency of many sustainability problems increase, we can no longer think about our investment needs only in terms of technical products with great performance.

In every investment decision, a growing need to contribute more effectively to sustainability challenges has to be taken into account.

Climate warming, weakening air quality, water pollution and waste are examples of current global sustainability challenges. Sometimes traditional technologies offer the best solutions, but we also need to integrate novel solutions with complex environmental problems.

Solutions to these global challenges, such as environmental sustainability, call for systems thinking. We need to understand the context in which a product is going to operate and whether it relates to the need to reduce emissions, use less oil-based fuel or water, end-of-life disassembly, or marketing in a region which taxes based on a footprint.... [-]

To develop more sustainable societies, we need to understand better how to respond to environmental, social and economic challenges and transform industrial behaviour.

Modern engineering design can be implemented by hundreds of different manufacturing techniques, which are the last links of the value chain before the product is released to the customer. The optimal order-delivery chain and profitable business can be guaranteed by choosing the appropriate manufacturing techniques and using them professionally.

The manufacturing industry faces new challenges as customers' needs change due to increasing awareness of sustainable manufacturing methods and the development of new advanced materials. In this programme, you will acquire skills and knowledge to reform the manufacturing industry and to increase its competitiveness through sustainable production design.... [-]

Master’s programme in Business Analytics (Business Administration)

The programme is intended for students with a background in business studies.

This Master's programme educates experts in analytics and decision-making with an understanding of the business landscape and needs of industrial companies and commercial and public organisations.

The Master's Programme in Business Analytics focuses on theoretical knowledge and technical skills in relevant business analytics methods, including data analytics, modelling, simulation, and multiple-criteria decision-making methods, and practical use of the methods on real-world data in a real-world business or industry context. ... [-]

The programme is intended for students with a background in engineering or natural sciences.

As a graduate from this programme, you will have a good understanding of various analytics and decision support methods, solid hands-on experience in using relevant software to solve real-world problems, and the competence to work in development and expert tasks.

The Master's Programme in Business Analytics focuses on theoretical knowledge and technical skills in relevant business analytics methods, including data analytics, modelling, simulation, and multiple-criteria decision-making methods, and practical use of the methods on real-world data in a real-world business or industry context.... [-]

Every day, two million tons of sewage and industrial and agricultural wastewater is discharged into the water bodies.

Especially water treatment is inadequate in many parts of the world, and legislation concerning wastewater is constantly being tightened. Moreover, sustainability challenges us to reflect on water treatment in different ways.Instead of focusing on end-of-pipe treatment for pollution prevention, we should shift towards optimal resource utilisation and enhanced water recycling. Consequently, it is obvious that novel and sustainable materials and technologies for water treatment are needed.In this Master's programme, you will learn how waters are purified not only efficiently but also in a sustainable and economical manner. You will obtain knowledge and skills to solve water-related challenges in the future.... [-]