Learn to USe Broad TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS EXPERTISE TO HELP ORGANIsATIONS PERFORM BETTER.
Effective and efficient business processes are essential for the success of an organisation. In the Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering & Management, you will be involved in designing, managing and improving these business processes. Using, for example, mathematical models and optimisation techniques, you will analyse the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation and learn how to efficiently implement the necessary changes and estimate their consequences.
Combine tech and business
In the Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering & Management, you will get familiar with both technical and non-technical opportunities and difficulties. For example, you might work on projects that improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes. You will analyse production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and use data to suggest improvements. To do this, you will need skills in mathematics, data analysis, business opportunities and teamwork.
A day in the life of an Industrial Engineering & Management student
Wondering what it's like to study Industrial Engineering & Management? Jedidja gives you a glimpse into her student life.
Why study Industrial Engineering & Management?
Join one of the best Industrial Engineering & Management programmes in the Netherlands In the rankings, our programme has been one of the best Industrial Engineering & Management programmes in the Netherlands for years now. Our students especially appreciate the content and organisation of education, the level (and combination) of scientific and practical skills, the degree of internationalisation, study guidance and personal contact. In addition, you will learn from professors who are themselves top researchers - and world-renowned in the fields of production techniques, data science and cybersecurity, as well as psychology, management and organisation.
Work on real-life projects from various sectors, from industry to healthcare Industrial Engineering & Management at the University of Twente focuses on various sectors, especially industry, transport, healthcare and finance. In each module, you will work on a team project, directly related to real-life challenges that often stem from from well-known organisations in these sectors. You make plans, work together in multidisciplinary teams, search for information, analyse, divide tasks, report and present. The best way to gain hands-on, practical experience!
A study programme with much attention to your professional and personal growth Education at the University of Twente is known to be personal and informal, and this Bachelor's is no different. We have an open-door policy and you will receive more individual attention and guidance than at most other universities. The atmosphere between lecturers and students is friendly and informal: you can always approach someone with your questions. Together with our study association Stress, we continuously improve our education and organise all kinds of study-related activities. Here, you will live your student life to the fullest and grow both professionally and personally!
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Future jobs
After studying Industrial Engineering & Management, you will have countless opportunities to work in all kinds of companies, from manufacturing companies to healthcare institutions and from the financial sector to consultancy firms. Curious about the type of job you could pursue with this degree? Find some (of the endless) examples below:
- Production manager
- Business analyst
- Operational manager
- Financial consultant
- Logistics account manager
- Risk analyst
- Innovation manager
- Supply chain specialist
- Technical buyer
- Financial analyst
Programme overview
