Program Overview

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering

The Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, offered by the Terrassa School of Industrial, Aerospace and Audiovisual Engineering (ESEIAAT), qualifies graduates to practice the regulated profession of industrial engineer. This multidisciplinary program provides scientific and technical training, combining an overview of industrial engineering with specialization in a particular branch of industry.

Specializations

• Automation and Robotics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Construction and Structures
  • Information Technologies for Industry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Process Greening
  • Industrial Organization
  • Paper and Graphic Technology
  • Textile Design and Technology
  • Thermal Energy
  • Nuclear Engineering

General Details

Duration and Start Date

The program lasts 2 academic years, consisting of 120 ECTS credits, and starts in September and February.

Timetable and Delivery

Classes are held in the mornings and afternoons, following a face-to-face delivery format.

Fees and Grants

Approximate fees for the master's degree are 2,122 (5,400 for non-EU residents), excluding other costs such as non-teaching academic fees and the issuance of the degree certificate.

Language of Instruction

Morning classes are taught in Catalan, and afternoon classes are taught in Spanish.

Admission

General Requirements

Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees apply.

Places

100 places are available for the September intake, and 80 places are available for the February intake.

Pre-enrolment

Pre-enrolment for this master's degree is currently closed. Interested individuals can use the "Request information" form to inquire about upcoming pre-enrolment periods.

Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into four semesters, with a range of compulsory and optional subjects.

First Semester

• Automated Production and Advanced Process Control (2.5 ECTS)
• Basic Instrumentation (2.5 ECTS)
• Design and Construction of Industrial Plants and Complementary Services (5 ECTS)
• Design of Electrical Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution Systems (5 ECTS)
• Energy Technology (5 ECTS)
• Operations Management (5 ECTS)
• Theory and Design of Structures (2.5 ECTS)
• Transportation and Materials Handling Engineering (2.5 ECTS)

Second Semester

• Analysis and Design of Chemical Processes (5 ECTS)
• Architecture, Industrial Construction and Building Systems (5 ECTS)
• Business Management (5 ECTS)
• Integrated Project Management (5 ECTS)
• Machine Design and Integrated Manufacturing Systems (5 ECTS)
• Thermal and Fluid Engineering (5 ECTS)
• Urban Water Engineering and Management (3 ECTS)

Fourth Semester

A wide range of specialized subjects are offered, including but not limited to:

• Acoustics (3 ECTS)
• Advanced Engineering Data Analysis (3 ECTS)
• Agile Methodologies and Processes for Innovative Solutions (3 ECTS)
• Applications of Photonic Technologies (3 ECTS)
• Applied Robotics (3 ECTS)
• Master's Thesis (15 ECTS)

Professional Opportunities

Graduates of this master's degree acquire a multidisciplinary overview of technology, enabling them to contribute to any kind of industrial endeavor. They are qualified for employment in engineering firms, technical, R&D, production, and sales departments, as well as companies offering consultancy services in technology, management, industrial plant design, and project management.

Competencies

Generic Competencies

• Capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship
• Sustainability and social commitment
• Knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English)
• Teamwork and proper use of information resources

Specific Competencies

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand, analyze, and design electrical energy generation, transport, and distribution systems.
• Understand, draft, calculate, and design integrated manufacturing systems.
• Design and test machines.
• Analyze and design chemical processes.
• Design and analyze thermal machines and heat engines, hydraulic machines, and industrial heat and cold facilities.
• Understand, analyze, use, and manage sources of energy.
• Design electronic systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Design and draft automated production systems and advanced control processes.
• Organize and run businesses.
• Work out strategies and plans for a range of organizational structures.
• Understand business and employment law.
• Understand financial and cost accounting.
• Understand information systems for management, industrial organization, production, logistics, and quality management.
• Organize production systems, logistics, and quality management systems.
• Organize work and human resource management in keeping with the principles of occupational health and safety.
• Practice integrated project management.
• Manage research, development, and technological innovation.
• Design, build, and use industrial plants.
• Understand building construction, facilities, infrastructure, and urban development for industrial engineering.
• Calculate and design structures.
• Draft and design electrical and fluid facilities, lighting, air conditioning and ventilation, energy saving and efficiency systems, acoustics, communications, home automation, and smart buildings, and safety facilities.
• Understand transport and industrial maintenance methods and techniques.
• Check and control facilities, processes, and products.
• Draw up certificates, audits, verifications, tests, and reports.
• Write, present, and defend to university examiners an original, individually authored piece of work consisting of a professional industrial engineering project that displays all of the competencies acquired during the master's degree course.

Double-Degree Agreements

The program offers double-degree pathways at a single school and with other Catalan universities, providing students with a broader range of academic and professional opportunities.

Quality Accreditation

The degree's main quality indicators can be found in the University Studies in Catalonia portal of the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency, including degree evaluation results, student satisfaction, and graduate employment data.

Organisation: Academic Calendar and Regulations

The academic calendar and regulations for master's degree courses at the UPC are available, ensuring that students are well-informed about the program's structure and requirements.

Professional Opportunities and Competencies

The master's degree in Industrial Engineering enhances the employability of its graduates by making them versatile, flexible, and able to develop and lead projects across all sectors of industry. The training received in organization and management techniques prepares them to take on leadership roles in industrial and service company management, project management, public administration, institutions, and multidisciplinary teams.