Tehseen Aslam
Deputy Vice-chancellor/Senior Lecturer in Automation Engineering
School of Engineering Science
Sustainable Development and Innovation A1N
Course, Master's (2nd cycle),
6 credits,
VP715A
Application
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Autumn 2024, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 20%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 2 September 2024 - 19 January 2025
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 20%
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen of 180 credits, within the main fields of integrated product development, production engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering or information technology (or the equivalent).
A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as the Swedish course English 6. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
Sustainable development and innovation are and will be key concepts for industrial firms. This course will introduce you to the existing links between them.
This course offers the participants an understanding of what is, the benefits and challenges of sustainable development and engineering in industrial firms. It also addresses the relationship between innovation and sustainability and its link to the different methods and tools learnt during the master program within the area of virtual product realization. The theoretical background combined with guest lectures, as well as, group and individual assignments and discussions provides the course with practical moments to get a deeper understanding of the concepts and at the same time increase the teamwork, leadership and presentation skills of the students.
