Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Industrial Engineering & Management

The Master's program in Industrial Engineering & Management offers a specialization in Production & Logistics Management (PLM). This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of industrial engineering and management, with a focus on production and logistics management.

Courses & Research

The program consists of two years of study, during which students will collect 120 EC. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used to express student workload, with each credit representing 28 hours of work.

Contents of Year 1

• Compulsory courses for the Master's: 10 EC, including IEM Research Orientation, Data Science
• Specialisation courses: 15 EC, including Operations Research Techniques 1, Stochastic Optimization and Learning, Simulation
• Orientation courses: 15 EC, including After-Sales Service Logistics, Advanced Inventory Management, Transportation and Logistics Management, Planning & Scheduling, Warehousing, Reliability Engineering & Maintenance Management
• Elective courses: 20 EC, chosen in consultation with the specialisation coordinator to match the student's wishes and future plans
• Total EC of year 1: 60 EC

Contents of Year 2

• Elective courses: 25 EC, completing the total of 45 EC electives, which can be followed at UT, other universities in the Netherlands, or abroad
• Master's thesis: 35 EC, including a research proposal and a thesis, applying what has been learned to a real-life situation
• Total EC of year 2: 60 EC

Master's Thesis

The Master's thesis involves applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the program to a real-life situation, executing research at an actual company, and writing a thesis. The choice of graduation subject is largely up to the student and the research orientation chosen. Most Master's projects involve improving efficiency within an organisation.

Career Perspectives

The program prepares students for a career in industrial engineering and management, with a focus on production and logistics management. Graduates can expect to find employment in a variety of roles, including operations management, logistics management, and supply chain management.