In today’s competitive scenario, Digitalisation and Industry 4.0 are an emerging technological breakthrough and specific competences are required to deliver products and services to customers. In this context, the International Master in Smart Operations and Industry 4.0 aims to provide students with the ability to manage the challenges, combining the process, the product and the technological view.
Moreover, the programme is characterised by innovative teaching methods with smart learning, an extensive use of real case studies, and practical experience at MADE – the top Italian competence centre for Industry 4.0.
Start date: October 2024
Format: Full-time
Duration: 12 months
Language: English
Location: POLIMI Graduate School of Management (Milan, Italy)
Admission requirements: 3-year bachelor’s degree; English proficiency
Company partners: BCG, COMAU, EssilorLuxottica, SAP, Whirlpool Corporation
Endgültigkeit
INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS
Our Master gives you a perfect balance between a technological and managerial approach, thanks to our strong links with companies and our innovative teaching methods.
By combining smart learning, an extensive use of real case studies, and practical experience you will be able to explore the skills needed to manage Industry 4.0 while also learning from the field experience of companies.
PARTNERSHIP WITH MADE
Our Master programme is designed in partnership with MADE – the top Italian competence centre for Industry 4.0. MADE’s Digital and Sustainable Factory is the technical partner for businesses that want to manage innovation activities, technological transfer and applied research, giving direct assistance to implement I4.0 tools.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
You will have the opportunity to acquire a wide range of knowledge and learn methodologies and digital tools that encompass the entire product lifecycle. Learn how Smart Engineering and Product Development processes have impacted smart technology while broadening the concept of sustainability and lifecycle thinking.
Our Master gets you ready for a variety of roles, including:
Operations/Production Specialist
Manufacturing Specialist
Maintenance Specialist
Engineering Specialist
Quality or Quality Control Specialist
Planner/Supply Chain Specialist
New Product Development/R&D Specialist
Purchasing Specialist
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme will start in October and be divided as follows:
PILLAR 1: GENERAL MANAGEMENT (ONLINE)
Get a strong basis in operations management, digital transformation and project management.
PILLAR 2: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
You will have the chance to explore courses in Digital Transformation that will allow you to acquire knowledge of Digital Business Strategy, Governance and Digital Infrastructure.
PILLAR 3: SMART OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Take part in a journey with active-learning classes in which you will be able to go over topics such as Smart Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics, and many others.
PILLAR 4: SMART OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT
Be aware of how smart operations may improve with Quality Management, Operational Excellence and Analytics.
PROJECT WORK
You will need to accomplish and present an academic or company-based project in the form of a short thesis or describe the project you have developed in partnership with one or more companies.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGERIAL SKILLS
The Master will give you the opportunity to acquire and develop leadership and managerial skills through dedicated modules such as: Negotiation, Effective Communication, Leadership and Team Dynamics.
MASTER YOUR GROWTH
You will have the chance to try out a series of activities aimed at boosting your business networking opportunities, discovering the business world and enhancing your skills as a future professional.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Throughout your Master you will be able to access a range of services offered by the Politecnico di Milano Digital Innovation Observatories that aim to provide students and companies with an expert point of view on digital innovation through research, communication and continuous updating activities. Moreover, you will also be able to access a language platform to improve your knowledge of the Italian language, which is essential for your learning and training process.
- Internationale Klasse
- Internationale Lehrer
- Fremdsprachenunterricht 100%
- Studienreise im Ausland
- Prägenden Praktikum im Ausland
- Ausbildung bei internationalen Unternehmen
- Kursbesuch an ausländischen Standorten
- Frage ausländischer Qualifikationen
