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Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Trondheim, Norway
Language English

Program Overview

The Industrial Ecology at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Industrial Ecology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Trondheim, Norway

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Industrial Ecology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Life Cycle Assessment
  2. Material Flow Analysis
  3. Climate Change Mitigation
  4. Strategic Management
  5. The politics of the Environment, Energy and Resource Management
  6. Environmental and Resource Economics
  7. Understanding and Quantifying Environmental Impacts on Ecosystems
  8. Input-Output Analysis, Trade and Environment
  9. Experts in Teamwork - Making is Thinking
  10. Experts in Teamwork - Urban Agriculture - Rooftop Gardens in Trondheim?
  11. Experts in Teamwork - Improve Your City
  12. Experts in Teamwork - Technovision - Seeing through Digital Media

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements for MSc Industrial Ecology
Schooling:

Applicants must hold a BSc/BEng/BA degree within Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Business and Administration, or similar.\xc2\xa0Prior Knowledge, Experience and Motivation:

  • The programme has a strong focus on modeling and requires good skills in mathematics. The intensity of the study programme does usually not allow students to take mathematics courses during the programme. Applicants must have obtained at least 7.5 ECTS in mathematics or statistics during their previous studies.
  • Introductory knowledge of environmental science or environmental management is strongly\xc2\xa0recommended.
  • Applicants from outside a Nordic University are required to submit a motivation letter.\xc2\xa0

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

    Application Deadline

    2001-03-18

    About Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

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    Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

    Trondheim, Norway

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    • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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