Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering

DEGREE PROGRAMME IN MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Engineering

Options:

Option of Vehicle and Transportation Engineering,
Engineer, 240 cr (4 years)
Option of Energy Technology,
Engineer, 240 cr (4 years)
Option of Machine Automation Engineering,
Engineer, 240 cr (4 years)
Option of Production and Logistics,
Engineer, 240 cr (4 years)
Option of Production Economics,
Engineer, 240 cr (4 years)

The objective of the Degree Programme in Mechanical and Production Engineering is to train engineers that, in addition to mechanical engineering skills, have a good knowledge of information technology and product development, basic knowledge of company logistics and expenditures as well as the command of foreign languages required in this profession. The engineers also have to meet the needs of the people involved in technological applications. The graduates work in diverse positions as experts and managers in different fields of industry.

In the Option of Vehicle and Transportation Engineering the main focus is on vehicle electronics and modern steering, control and safety systems as well as transportations and logistics in the Nordic region. The main areas of importance are catalyser technology and brake systems of heavy lorries and trailer combinations. A continuous control work and trouble-shooting is done in one of the most advanced vehicle laboratories in Finland.

In the Option of Production Economics the product and production development as well as business administration are the main focuses. In addition to skills in technology, emphasis is put on economics and financing, marketing and leadership as well as management of the different areas of operations in a company.

In the Option of Machine Automation Engineering students are educated to understand the design, control and operation of robots in industrial production. Expert duties in industrial machine automation projects require versatile engineering skills, expertise in project work as well as technical and economic understanding. The programme provides the students with excellent skills in product development by utilising modern computer-aided tools such as 3D-modelling and simulation.

In the Option of Production and Logistics a special attention is given to the basics of competitiveness development of manufacturing companies. Focuses of the option include economical manufacturing of a good quality product, modern construction and use of production machines and systems as well as efficient operation and rational collaboration with cooperation partners. Basic skills in industrial maintenance and in different fields of logistics complement the graduates' production engineering skills. A project work period of one term in industry strengthens the combination of theory and practice.

The Option of Energy Technology specialises in thermophysical basics of energy processes, energy plants and their processes. Focus is also on function, structure and maintenance of steam boilers and power machinery.

The degree programme is versatile and the studies are carried out in close cooperation with different companies of the region and with other educational organisations. In addition to the basic and professional studies in mechanical engineering, students deepen their professional skills by taking additional studies of his/her own degree programme or that of another degree programme or university/ university of applied sciences. At the final stage of the studies a Bachelor’s Thesis, commissioned mainly by industy, is written. The education prepares the graduates for team and project work. Good connections to different partner universities abroad offer students also varied possibilities to study abroad.

Structure of the Degree

Basic Studies and Professional Studies	180 cr
Free-choice Studies	15 cr
Practical Training	30 cr
Bachelor's Thesis	15 cr
Studies Total	240 cr

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