Master of Science in Engineering Management

This program provides a specialized education in management for those holding a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Engineering Management is a one-year master's program (equivalent to 75 credits), providing a tailor-made education in management for students with a degree in engineering. It is based on the current demand for employees who understand specific engineering professions and combine this with broad managerial knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Graduates from this program are attractive on the job market thanks to their knowledge and understanding of engineering as well as management. You will qualify for a variety of positions and be especially equipped to take on project leadership and managerial positions in engineering-focused companies, which require abilities to integrate engineering practice with other business functions and communicate across the organization.

The program offers a highly interactive learning experience. As a student you will work together with a diverse group of peers, joining the program from various countries and having different engineering backgrounds. We have designed the program to leverage your previous engineering expertise. Through practical projects and direct interaction with selected companies, you will develop in-depth understanding and lasting learning experiences. The combination of interaction with business, theoretical insight, and skills development ensures that this program has practical relevance as well as academic depth.

Before joining fellow students and faculty on campus, you will take a pre-study course online that serves as an introduction to Business and Economics. The teaching on-site at Jönköping International Business School holds four modular courses (Foundations of Engineering Management; Leading with People; Boosting Innovation; Investigating and Reporting), each offering a set of interrelated subjects to capture the module’s theme. Specific focus is placed on fostering the participants’ ability to manage change and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. This mirrors JIBS’ extensive expertise and globally recognized research on entrepreneurship and renewal, as well as the demand on the job market. The program closes with a master’s thesis and a summer internship.

All courses are taught in English. Jönköping International Business School offers a truly international study environment, with faculty and students from around the world. The international learning experience is built from our interactive teaching approach as well as course content.

Half-time option for practitioners

Although no prior work experience is required to enter the program it is encouraged. For applicants already working in industrial and engineering sectors the programme can under certain circumstances be studied at half speed over two years as an alternative to one year of full-time studies. In such case, an individual study plan must be applied for upon acceptance to the program. Please note that the program still runs on campus during the daytime so even at half speed you would need to be present regularly and have a job that can offer enough flexibility during this period.

Study at JU

International Profile

JU was recently ranked among the top 25 universities in the world in student mobility (U-Multirank, 2021) and is one of the top universities in Scandinavia in terms of international student exchange- offering great possibilities to study abroad during a program. We offer a truly multicultural environment with 2,400 international students from about 120 countries. Approximately 50% of the students and faculty at our business school are international.

High-Quality Education and Research

Our education is research-based which means that we integrate the latest research into our teaching. Our business school, Jönkö ping International Business School, is ranked among the top 95 business schools in Europe by The Financial Times ( FT 2021 and 2022) and our master's in management have been ranked top 100 globally (FT 2021,2022 and 2023). We also belong to a select group of top business schools holding prestigious double accreditation from both EQUIS and AACSB. Learn more about our rankings and accreditations.

The School of Engineering is one of Sweden's largest educators of engineers and world-leading when it comes to research within materials and manufacturing technology. The school is accredited by ACEEU International Accreditation (Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities) and is a member of the Conceive Design Implement Operate CDIO Initiative. The School of Education and Communication is part of the global ranking of academic subjects in communication by the Shanghai Ranking The School of Health and Welfare is accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO).

Combination of theory and practice

There's an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the education at JU and students get the opportunity to practice what they're learning within most programs through company projects, case competitions, internships, group work, and much more. JU has 800 partner companies for collaboration purposes.

Employability

Approximately 90% of our students gain employment within two months after graduation, one of the highest rates among universities in Sweden.

What does Jönköping have to offer?

Jönkö ping is a beautifully situated city, surrounded by lakes with stunning waterfront views and a long beach in the city center. It's a city with a lot to offer- stylish bars and restaurants, cozy cafes and shopping streets theatres and music venues, and even a large mall with shopping, restaurants, and more. There are lakes where you can row, kayak, and do other water sports and many beautiful parks and nature close by where you can enjoy some leisure time.

A Student City in a Great Location

Jönköping was recently ranked among the 10 best student cities in Sweden (Studentum.se, 2023). The city is well placed in the southern part of Sweden with good connections to the major cities in northern Europe. JU's campus is located in the heart of the city, which makes it a perfect spot to set out and explore.

City of Dreamhack

Dreamhack is one of the world's largest LAN parties and is a great example of the young entrepreneurial spirit that has put Jönkö ping on the map. It's hosted twice a year in Jönkö ping and has attracted over 300,000 visitors to the city since 2001.

Sports

Sport is a big deal here and there are a huge amount of sports associations and clubs to join and year-round sporting events to enjoy! Top 5 things to do in Jönkö ping Anas- JU student ambassador- lists his top 5 things to do in Jönkö ping, and the best part - it's a series! Watch part one here!

A hub for academic excellence and international success

JIBS stands out not only for its academic achievements but also for its international profile. The school is globally connected with strong ties to the international business world. Almost half of the staff and 80% of the master’s students have a foreign background, contributing to preparing graduates for success in the international job market.

JIBS scores high on international mobility and the proportion of international faculty has earned JIBS the top spot in Scandinavia.