Sustainable Production Development (master)

## About the programme: The manufacturing industry is undergoing rapid change, driven by shifting markets, shorter product lifecycles, and growing demands for customization. Emerging technologies, automation, and the EU’s 2050 circular economy goals add further complexity. To stay competitive, companies must adopt sustainable production methods and circular economic principles. They need engineers like you, with advanced skills in designing and managing efficient, adaptable production systems. This master’s programme prepares you to meet the challenges of modern manufacturing. It emphasizes the development, operation, and management of flexible, adaptive production systems designed to promote sustainability and global competitiveness. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the programme offers a holistic understanding of production systems and their role in the broader product realization process. Simulation and automation are key components of the curriculum. You will learn to evaluate and implement technologies and methods that balance flexibility, automation, and environmental responsibility while also addressing economic and social considerations. By completing this programme, you will acquire advanced knowledge of sustainable production systems and develop the ability to respond proactively to industrial changes with innovative, flexible solutions. You will also gain the skills needed to integrate and coordinate diverse organizational functions, ensuring seamless product realization, and the expertise to apply circular economy principles within manufacturing. ## Your future career Upon graduation, you will be a highly skilled engineer with a forward-thinking, sustainable mindset, ready to lead in a complex, digitalized, and sustainable industry. Potential career paths include roles as a Production Engineer, Production Technician, or Production Developer, with a focus on sustainability and industrialization projects. You will also be well-qualified for managerial or consultancy positions. Additionally, this programme provides eligibility for PhD studies at JTH and other universities worldwide.