Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Operations and Innovation Management

The Master's program in Operations and Innovation Management is a 2-year, research-based, full-time study program offered by Aalborg University. The program is designed to provide students with international-level knowledge and skills in the field of operations and innovation management, with a focus on management engineering perspectives.

Program Structure and Contents

The program is structured in modules and organized as a problem-based study. Each semester has an overall theme that serves as a focal point in both modules and project work. The program is based on a combination of academic, problem-oriented, and interdisciplinary approaches and is organized based on the following work and evaluation methods:

• Lectures
• Classroom instruction
• Project work
• Workshops
• Exercises (individually and in groups)
• Teacher feedback
• Reflection
• Portfolio work

Modules and Credits

The program consists of several modules, each with its own set of credits and evaluation methods. The modules are:

1. Organisation Analysis and Design (5 ECTS)
2. Enterprise Engineering and Design (5 ECTS)
3. Operations Development and Strategy (5 ECTS)
4. Integrated Solutions - Designing Global Business Systems and Value Chains (15 ECTS)
5. Innovation and Change Management (5 ECTS)
6. Global Business Performance (5 ECTS)
7. Business Intelligence and Analytics (5 ECTS)
8. Global Implementation (15 ECTS)
9. Operations and Innovation Management (30 ECTS)
10. Academic Internship (30 ECTS)
11. Long Master's Thesis (60 ECTS)
12. Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, such as manufacturing and operations engineering, global business engineering, or export technology, are eligible for admission. Students with other Bachelor's degrees may be admitted after a specific academic assessment.

Competence Profile

The graduate of the Master's program in Operations and Innovation Management will have:

• International-level knowledge in the field of operations and innovation management
• The ability to reflect on the technological, organizational, managerial, industrial, and competitive aspects of operations and innovation management problems and solutions
• Skills in working systematically, analytically, and solution design-oriented
• The ability to evaluate, select, and apply scientifically-based management engineering knowledge, methods, and tools
• The ability to communicate research-based knowledge, methods, and tools and discuss professional and scientific problems and solutions with both peers and non-specialists

Language Requirements

The program is taught in English, and students are expected to have a good command of the language. The Master's Thesis must include an English summary, and if the project is written in English, the summary can be in Danish.

Examination and Evaluation

The rules for examinations are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures published on the university's website. The program uses a 7-point grading scale, and all modules are assessed through individual grading.

Additional Information

The current version of the curriculum is published on the Board of Studies' website, including more detailed information about the program and exams. All students who have not participated in Aalborg University's PBL introductory course during their Bachelor's degree must attend the introductory course "Problem-based Learning and Project Management."