Study Programme in Innovation and Design Engineering
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
The programme in innovation and design engineering is characterized by a holistic perspective on the product development process. This perspective is based on industrial designers' ways of solving problems with the help of design thinking. Add to this technical competence, creativity, and your own curiosity. As an innovation and design engineer, you will work with the entire product development process, from the identification of a need, via ideas, sketches, and models, to a prototype and the finished product.
Do you have an idea for a product and dream of developing it, maybe even of starting your own business? Innovation and design is about the future - a designer sees the world with critical eyes and constantly aspires to improve that which works badly and to identify needs for innovation. Design is often equated with defining a product, which indicates that design and product development require a lot of decisions before a good product can result. In the programme, we value the students' ability to communicate through speech, writing, and images.
Do you have an idea for a product and dream of developing it, maybe even of starting your own business? Innovation and design is about the future - a designer sees the world with critical eyes and constantly aspires to improve that which works badly and to identify needs for innovation. Design is often equated with defining a product, which indicates that design and product development require a lot of decisions before a good product can result. In the programme, we value the students' ability to communicate through speech, writing, and images.
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General admission requirements and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c /Mathematics D
While studying
Education
What is special with this programme is most of all the combination of competence in mechanical engineering and industrial design. We emphasize the role of design as a process to methodically solve vaguely defined problems. As far as is possible, we aim to carry out projects in conjunction with private enterprise.Your technical skills developed in courses in mathematics, mechanics, solid mechanics, materials engineering and construction and energy technology.
Design expertise built through courses in design methodology, human thinking, creative processes, drawing techniques, color and morphology, the products give the right message, modeling, and various visualization methods.
You will study courses provide a basic knowledge of mechanical engineering, energy and environmental engineering, and mathematics. You will also be trained in working in projects and in presenting your results in speech and in writing. In addition, you will learn about the role of technology in society.
In the second year, you take courses that are specific for this programme. They provide knowledge that is of a creative, innovative, design-oriented, and visual nature, including theories of human thinking and culture, and knowledge of how to create concrete products, with an emphasis on innovation, design, production, construction, choice of materials, and manufacturing.
In the third year you may choose to study a course on service design and graphical design. There will also be a course on integrated product development, which is an important concept implying that everybody participating in the product development process works in a team in order to develop products in a faster and safer way. The programme ends with a degree project. This project is a practical and realistic application of previous courses and will be carried out in close cooperation with a company.
Form of Instruction
The training is full-time study and teaching is in the form of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions, workshops as well as projects under supervision.Examination
There are no set examination periods, and generally no final exam at the end of a semester, an academic year, or a complete study programme. Examination usually takes place at the end of each course, module, or unit.Study Abroad
The opportunity exists to fulfil a part of the study requirements abroad, e.g. in the elective part of the programme. 果冻传媒 participates in exchange and cooperation programmes with universities and university colleges in many countries in Europe and further afield.Professional Contact
The programme takes place in close cooperation with private enterprise through special project assignments in different courses.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Innovation and Design Engineering at Bachelor level (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mathematics for Engineers I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to programming and data processing (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mechanics 1: statics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Technology 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Fundamental Energy Technology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mathematics for Engineers II (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Materials Engineering, basic course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Mechanics 2: dynamics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Electrical technology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Solid Mechanics I for Bachelor students in engineering science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Course according to profile (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Communication Tools for Industrial Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Machine components (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Machine design 1, Innovation and Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Production Systems I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Product Development (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Ergonomics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Visual Thinking and Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Design processes in theory and practice (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Engineering Design II, IoD (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Production Systems II (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Degree Project for Bachelor of Science in Innovation and Design Engineering (Obligatory) | 22.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at 果冻传媒 or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
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Start semester Autumn 2013
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Start semester Autumn 2015
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Start semester Autumn 2019
Start semester Autumn 2020
Start semester Autumn 2021
Future prospects
Employment Market
Depending on your interests, you may find yourself designing together with industrial designers, e.g. as an employee or consultant in development projects at industrial production companies. In minor manufacturing companies, you can contribute with modern methods for quick and effective product development, thereby enhancing competitiveness. With your own innovations, and the tools to assess factors related to economy, marketing, production, and society, you will even be equipped to start your own businesses.Degree
This programme leads to a university degree in Innovation and Design Engineering corresponding to 180 ECTS credits. For examination and assessment regulations, see under the heading "Learning outcomes" in the programme study plan.Further Studies
The education is part of the new flexible education structure in Europe. With your degree you can, provided that you have the necessary mandatory courses, continue your studies aiming for a masters degree in computer science, either at 果冻传媒 or at other universities in Europe. Studies at the advanced level make you eligible for doctoral studies.Alumni
Name: Daniel EbelingYear of graduation: 2022
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Innovation and Design Engineering
Email: danne_ebeling@hotmail.com
What do you do now?
I work as a design engineer/junior project manager.
These are quite broad titles, but it means that I take a real and carefully specified problem statement from the exploratory concept stage to the finished detailed construction (using computer-aided design, CAD). I work in close teams as well as with the customer. I?ve really had an exciting start to my career! You are as much a designer as a communications officer. It?s essential to keep an open mind and make sure that everyone understands each other.
What did you think of the degree programme?
Innovation and design engineering was truly a perfect match for me! With a sound foundation in drawing techniques, manufacturing and design in combination with courses in mechanical engineering, you really get the right ?scope? for product development. You learn to apply creative tools and methods to challenging tasks. You also get to take part in real projects together with different companies, which creates a completely different preparedness and understanding of the purpose of product development. The whole of the programme with all of the professional teachers was really great! If you are interested in aesthetics and want to learn how to use your creativity, this is a fantastic choice.
What made you choose this degree programme?
I chose the programme since I was looking for something design-based. Since the programme also includes the technical aspects, the choice was easy.
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Year of graduation: 2021
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Innovation and Design Engineering
Works as: Mechanical design engineer - consultant
Email: emmyhskogman@gmail.com
What made you choose this education?
I was uncertain at first about applying to an engineering programme. I didn?t have top grades from upper secondary school, and I wondered whether I would pass all the courses. What exactly was I going to with the degree? The only thing I knew was that I wanted to work with something that offers variety, creativity and the opportunity to be presented with a challenge and work hands-on.
What are you doing now?
The programme was perfect for me since I wanted to combine my creative side with my interest in problem solving. It covers a broad spectrum and provides an opportunity to try different industries and services. After graduation, I?ve worked as a product developer, designer and consultant. As a consultant, I?ve had assignments as both project manager and machine designer.
What were the most meaningful or inspiring parts of the programme?
An advantage with the programme is our way of looking at the design process, which I?ve discovered can differ from other engineers that I?ve come across. We become particularly good at working in projects and we manage the different phases of the project with a deep understanding. We dare to be curious, influence others with new ways of thinking and be open to creativity in a sometimes conservative environment.
Are there any specific courses, projects or teachers who made a special impression on you? What was it like studying in 果冻传媒?
In courses such as Visual thinking and design and Sustainable product development, you are introduced to what it?s like to work with the design process and in projects. For example, you learn that thorough preparations at the beginning of a project often saves time. I continued to be surprised by how many ideas can be produced with the help of different idea generating methods. It was rarely the case that the first idea you had ended up being the final solution. Thanks to several of our programme specific courses, we were very well prepared for the degree project, as well as working life.
KAU offers a lot of support, not least via our programme co-ordinator who was always there to help.
Do you have any good advice for other students?
Despite a feeling of uncertainty at first, I decided to give it a go and apply. I didn?t know exactly what I wanted to do following graduation, and I still don?t know for sure. Right now, I?m getting experience and try to find my way going forward. My advice is to apply! Especially if you feel a bit uncertain about what to choose, just like I did, but know that you have a creative side and enjoy problem solving. If you are passionate about the development of products, services and people. And if you are looking for a career that offers variation.
What are your plans for the future?
I?m excited about the future, I have lots of options. What will I be doing in five years? No idea! Perhaps I?m still a consultant, I really enjoy my job. Perhaps another new exciting opportunity has turned up? Time will tell.