Product Development and Innovation
In this programme you will learn to work innovatively and to start and complete business processes and development projects.
You can specialize in either product value creation or global sourcing, and the programme qualifies you for working in such areas as counselling, project management and development.
Name: Product Development and Innovation
Type: University Programme
Duration: BSc: 3 years, MSc: 2 years, Combined: 5 years
European transfer credits: BSc: 180 ECTS, MSc: 120 ECTS
The Product Development and Innovation programme focuses on idea and product development while you receive a broad engineering education. The programme enables you to think and act innovatively, and you learn to start and complete business processes and development projects.
In the study, you acquire an understanding of business, which can be used in both domestic and international companies, or if you as an entrepreneur wish to start new enterprises.
As an MSc student you can specialise in two areas:
- Product Value Creation
- Global Sourcing
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Product Development and Innovation can be studied as a:
- 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS)
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc). Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Graduates will be able to assess and manage product development projects in a global context as well as to design new supply chains in the global manufacturing process.
Educational Institutions
You can study Product Development and Innovation at the University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet) in Odense.
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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