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Jednostka prowadząca kierunek
Faculty of Organization and Management W8
International Faculty of Engineering (IFE)

Smart Manufacturing

Professional title

master

Cycle of study

Second-cycle

Mode of study 

full time

Number of semesters

4

Language of instruction

English

Admission

Winter semester

Dyplom zawodowy
W rekrutacji na ten kierunek nie jest brany pod uwagę dyplom technika

About the field of study

Smart Manufacturing is focused on developing managerial and engineering competencies of the 21st century, which will allow to meet the requirements of a rapidly changing technological environment. Students become proficient in the use of technology and its latest developments. Graduates are able to work with other professionals, including designers, architects and project managers, and effectively lead and manage projects, teams and resources, taking into account new technologies and changing environments.   

The course is also part of the educational strategy promoted by the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), of which the Lodz University of Technology is a member. The main pillar of this strategy is the implementation of flexible learning paths aimed at acquiring a variety of competences. You will be able to take advantage of other forms of training offered not only at Lodz University of Technology, but also within ECIU. These include online micro-modules, micro-credentials and digital badges, workplace learning and competency-based education. Smart Manufacturing field of study has been designed in an innovative way, providing for only three competency modules each semester, focusing your attention on your chosen skill sets.  

The exact list of courses taught in each semester can be found on the website

Competencies you will gain

Management
Marketing
Economics
Finance
Industry 4.0

About you

Who exactly is a Smart Manufacturing graduate? This is a manager who is ready to undertake work in the field of organizational, technical, construction analysis and development and design of production processes. They can perform functions at all levels of business management, as well as undertake managerial tasks in manufacturing, service, consulting, design, research, etc. activities. All this is possible thanks to the unique program of study in the field of Smart Manufacturing. It will allow you to take advantage of online courses to learn new skills and technologies at your own pace and at a time convenient for you. ECIU's online courses offer a variety of topics and issues, and most of them are taught asynchronously, so you can easily fit them into your schedules. You will earn digital competency badges offered by both the ECIU network and other business and extracurricular units.   

The field of study will largely be conducted with business partners so that you can benefit from on-the-job learning opportunities - in the form of internships, co-op programs or customized training. Education is competency-based, making it focus on learning outcomes rather than hours of instruction, allowing you to demonstrate your skills in a more practical way. This approach allows for greater flexibility in the learning process. As a graduate, you will be able to start working at home and abroad, using the competences acquired during your studies related to organizing and directing the work of a team, as well as the ability to convince, negotiate, communicate and present orally in a foreign language and using modern audiovisual means.  

Internship

Job perspectives

  • managerial positions at all levels of management in small and large enterprises, public administration units and non-profit organizations, 
  • creating and managing your own company, 
  • positions supporting coaching and mentoring as well as consulting in management, 
  • own scientific development.