Specialization "Management of Product Development"

of the master 'Industrial Design Engineering'


When launching new products, one should progress through the product development stages (i.e. from product concept through to finalised product) quickly and efficiently. The introduction and use of design tools and methods should also take place flexibly and effectively. In this Master'?s degree track, you learn to effectively manage the product creation process and to communicate with a variety of target groups, both internal and external (e.g. clients and suppliers). Although you are not always directly involved in a product's design, you will be sufficiently aware of various design techniques to adequately lead multi-disciplinary design teams. A few examples of the practical issues you will learn to address include drawing up a product development plan, drafting recommendations for the organisation of product development, setting up a feasibility study and optimising a product's life cycle.

When launching new products, one should progress through the product development stages (i.e. from product concept through to finalised product) quickly and efficiently. The introduction and use of design tools and methods should also take place flexibly and effectively.

In this Master's degree track, you learn to effectively manage the product creation process and to communicate with a variety of target groups, both internal and external (e.g. clients and suppliers). Although you are not always directly involved in a product's design, you will be sufficiently aware of various design techniques to adequately lead multi-disciplinary design teams.

A few examples of the practical issues you will learn to address include drawing up a product development plan, drafting recommendations for the organization of product development, setting up a feasibility study and optimising a product's life cycle.

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