Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management
Bachelor of Engineering
Industrial Management
Lead digital and sustainable industrial transformation!
4 years • 240 ECTS
Varkaus campus, Varkaus, Finland
Full-time studies • On-campus • Fully Taught in English
No Upcoming Intake
There will be no intake for this programme beginning in autumn 2027. The next application period has not yet been announced.
1. Industrial management for modern working life
Build engineering-oriented management skills for improving industrial operations, projects, value chains and business processes in international technology-driven organisations.
2. Digital tools, data and automation
Learn to use data management, analytics, automation and business intelligence tools to support decision-making and develop efficient industrial processes
3. Sustainability and future-ready industry
Develop competence in sustainable value chains, resource efficiency and carbon-neutral transformation while preparing for responsible roles in future industry.
What will you learn?
1st year
You build a foundation in engineering studies, industrial management, mathematics, communication, digital tools and the principles of working in international study teams.
2nd year
You deepen your understanding of industrial processes, project work, value chains, data management, automation and business-oriented development in technology environments.
3rd and 4th year
During your third year, you deepen your expertise in advanced professional studies, practical projects and internship.
During your fourth year, you apply your expertise and enhance understanding of industrial processes and operations. The capstone of the studies includes a bachelor’s thesis work connected to industrial and organisational development.
Choose Your Direction
Through elective studies, you can tailor your Industrial Management degree towards themes that match your interests and career goals. You may focus on either energy technology or Internet of Things themes, combining industrial management with future-oriented technical expertise.
1. Energy technology
Focus on sustainable energy systems, energy efficiency and industrial energy solutions. This path supports future roles in energy-intensive industries, sustainability projects and technological transformation.
2. Internet of Things
Focus on connected devices, data-driven operations and smart industrial systems. This path prepares you to work with digitalisation, automation and intelligent industrial environments.
Learn by doing
1. Project-based learning
You work on practical assignments and case studies that connect industrial management theory with real organisational and business challenges.
2. Internship
The 30 ECTS internship gives you an opportunity to apply your engineering and management skills in a professional working-life environment.
3. Thesis and development work
Your thesis develops your ability to analyse, solve and report practical development challenges in cooperation with working life or organisational partners.
Programme Structure
The degree consists of 240 ECTS. According to the curriculum, one academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS, which is equivalent to 1600 hours of a student’s workload. The study methods include, among others, contact lessons, distance and independent learning, e-learning, project work, and practical training (internships). Research and development activities can be some part of your studies.
The studies include basic, professional and specialisation studies. The internship is 30 ECTS and the Thesis is 15 ECTS. You can choose 15 ECTS of elective studies based on your own individual interests.
The detailed structure of your studies is as follows:
• Basic Studies 60 ECTS
• Professional studies 120 ECTS
• Elective studies 15 ECTS
• Internship 30 ECTS
• Thesis 15 ECTS
Career and Future
Graduates can work in industrial management, process development, project management, data-driven operations, business intelligence, automation and sustainability-related roles. The degree prepares you to contribute to efficient, flexible and responsible industrial and business development in Finland and internationally.
• Project Engineer
• Production Planner
• Process Development Specialist
• Business Intelligence Specialist
I have been passionate about being an Engineer since I was little
“I have been passionate about being an Engineer since I was little, and I have also had previous studies in the field. I saw the program as an opportunity to gain more experience in the field and build my start-up company, which is one of my long-term career goals.”
Varkaus as a Study City
Varkaus is easy to reach from different parts of Finland. The vibrant city of around 20,000 inhabitants offers both a lively cultural life and natural peace. You can easily find a rental apartment and housing costs are affordable.
Tuition fees
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How to apply to this programme
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Contact Us for More Information
Have questions about applying or studying at Savonia? Our staff is here to help. Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kari Kokkonen
Senior Lecturer, Degree Programme Coordinator
kari.kokkonen@savonia.fi
+358 44 785 6393