Master of Science in Industrial Ecology

  Norway

• Other Cities in Norway: 
Trondheim

Description: NTNUs Industrial Ecology Programme was created in the mid 1990s. Today it is a world leading academic programme in industrial ecology. The focus is on state-of-the-art methods for environmental systems analysis and strategies for policy and management, as well as on the application of such strategies and methods to critical systems. Energy production, industrial product and process design, industrial symbiosis, sustainable consumption, environmental management, climate change, extended producer responsibility, integrated product policy, sustainable construction and infrastructure, transportation, and waste recycling are areas we work with. Our approach is to integrate environmental issues together with economic effectiveness as a part of innovation and strategic improvements by examining and understanding the material and energy metabolism (stocks and flows), conversion efficiencies, and environmental impacts.

The MSc in industrial ecology is a two-year full-time degree program (120 ECTS credits) targeted toward both Norwegian and international students with a variety of disciplinary and cultural backgrounds. Through a focus on group work, projects, and contact with industry and government, the MSc Programme provides an exciting learning environment which extends beyond classroom teaching.

All courses are taught in English. We accept students with a BSc/BEng/BA degree within Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, Natural and Social Sciences, Economics and Business and Administration.

Highlights: The MSc programme provides specialization within two areas:

Environmental Systems Analysis

This specialization provides students with the ability to apply the analytical tools of Industrial Ecology to a wider range of environmental issues and across different scales from individual production processes through value chains to national economies. Analysis serves to quantify environmental impacts, understand how environmental stresses are produced, and to evaluate proposed solutions or alternative courses of action. Issues in the industry-environment context that are relevant are: energy, waste, industrial parks and networks, as well as sustainable production and consumption. The students are equipped for jobs in research, policy analysis (government, civic actors), and technical analysis in large companies and consultancies.

Environmental Politics and Management

This programme direction provides students with an understanding of the analytical, organizational and policy elements important for implementing Industrial Ecology in industry, government, NGO's and in society at large. There is an emphasis on analysis and communication skills, but also on 'getting things done.' Important aspects are public policy for implementing Industrial Ecology, the use of environmental knowledge as a basis for policy and corporate management, the interaction between communities, public and private actors, and policy incentives for technological change and innovation. The students are prepared for positions in environmental management, policy making and administration in the public sector as well as in larger companies and consultancies.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Norway Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 2 months

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Industrial Ecology Programme (IndEcol) - Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)'s Mission Statement: The Industrial Ecology Programme (IndEcol) is a multidisciplinary education and research programme at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The activities at IndEcol has a strong attention to interdisciplinary research and teaching, bridging technology and social sciences. Industrial Ecology focuses on understanding how resources are used and emissions produced in society, applying the metaphor of ecology to industrial systems. Based on an understanding of the connection between nature, production systems and consumption, it develops strategies and tools to reduce emissions and resources use.

Year Founded: 1994