UniOulu Applicant guide 2027 - Product brochure - Page 36
Top reasons to study Interdisciplinary
Product Innovation and Creation
› You will study a project-based curriculum in which
you dive into real-world product innovation cases to
develop your skill base and problem-solving abilities.
› Our instructors inspire collaborative learning
and bring a wealth of industry and academic
expertise into your learning methods
combining theory and learning by doing.
› Graduates will be well equipped for a career in
product development.
› Study in a close-knit, design studio-like
learning community.
Key Courses
In the project-based curriculum, individual courses are
integrated with innovation assignments originating from
real needs. During the first year of studies, three projects
concentrate on new product ideas, product concepts and
product sustainability. The second study year includes a
larger project spanning over two semesters.
Key courses in the curriculum include International Crossdisciplinary Product Development Project, Management,
Human Resource Management, Product Portfolio Management, and Change Project and Programme Management.
Are you a great fit for our programme?
This master’s programme fits best for ambitious creative
tinkerers who are passionate about innovation and
problem-solving, who have an outstanding track record
of their previous studies to show and who already have
experience in industrial engineering and management,
either from previous studies or work experience. You can
commit to project-based learning and enjoy working in
interdisciplinary teams. Your bachelor’s or master’s degree
must be in engineering or relevant natural sciences.
Study Places: 20
Degree Title:
Master of Science
(Technology)
Duration of Studies: 2 years
Scope: 120 credits
Tuition Fee:
10 000 € per year
Career Opportunities
After graduation you will
have hands-on expertise
in new product design
and development, rapid
development, and
management of both
people and projects.
This experience allows
you to work in challenging
product development
or project management
positions. You can lead and
manage interdisciplinary
product development
projects and other business
development tasks.
Occupational profiles of
the graduates include:
• Innovation Manager
• Product Manager
• Product Owner
• Product Development
Team Leader
• Product Data Manager
• Project Manager
• Programme Manager.
Read more about this programme
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fosters collaboration across diverse fields to equip you
with a holistic understanding of product innovation.
UNIVERSITY OF OULU
› Our ASIIN and EUR-ACE accredited programme
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Interdisciplinary Product
Innovation and Creation
