ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
What is Industrial Engineering and Management?
It is an area of engineering that combines an understanding of technological processes with a thorough knowledge of management methods. Professionals in this field are dedicated to optimizing processes in organizations, developing and improving the quality and productivity of systems.
Who is this master’s degree program aimed at?
Candidates with a background in Industrial Engineering and Management, or in related areas of Engineering, who wish to acquire advanced training in the area of Industrial Engineering and Management.
OBJECTIVES
The Master in Industrial Engineering and Management aims to combine a basic training in engineering with advanced training in the areas of Industrial Management.
Students can undertake academic mobility experiences during the Master’s course under the Erasmus+ programme or other exchange programmes with Universities in the USA, China and South America.
The course ends with an individual dissertation project, lasting one semester, which is normally carried out in a business environment (nationally or internationally). It is also possible to carry out a dissertation integrated in scientific research projects (in FEUP or in its interface institutes, or in Universities outside Portugal).
The development of creativity, communication skills, team leadership, entrepreneurship, innovative spirit and resilience are also central aspects of the training acquired in the M.EGI.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
It is intended that graduates acquire scientific and technological training that will enable them in the future to have the versatility to adapt quickly to changes in society and to respond to the challenges of organizations, effectively learning new methods and skills, with a view to continuously improving the organizations where they work, ensuring the sustainable development of the environment, in social and environmental terms.
Specific learning objectives that students are encouraged to develop include:
– To acquire a comprehensive knowledge in the area of quantitative methods (Operations Research, Statistics, Data Science) and Information Systems, especially seen as decision support tools.
– To Acquire an integrated knowledge of business management, with emphasis on the areas of Operations Management (Quality, Maintenance, Production, Logistics, Digitalization of Industry) and Business Management (Strategy, Marketing, Financial Management, Management Control, Talent Management, Business Law, Innovation and Entrepreneurship).
– Develop personal attitudes conducive to a successful professional activity and a relevant intervention in society, including an attitude of change agent, creativity, effective communication skills, group work, valuing continuous training, leadership skills of multidisciplinary teams, ability to assess situations, discuss ideas, listen to others and make decisions.
– Develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, with social and environmental concerns in line with sustainable development.
THIS MASTER’S DEGREE ALLOWS YOU TO
– Gain expertise in the theories, methods, practices and strategies of Industrial Management;
– Acquire skills in the areas of digital business, information systems, data science, operations management (logistics, asset management, quality management, marketing, process analysis), financial analysis and management control, in order to enable the efficient management of resources and evaluation of customer requirements.
– Apply the analytical thinking characteristic of Engineering to the management process of companies, seen as complex systems;
– Gain a thorough understanding of business practices and organizational behavior;
– Understand and appreciate the impacts of engineering and management on people, the environment and wealth generation within firms, regions or countries.
TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES
The study cycle has 1,5 ECTS credits dedicated to Transversal Competencies optional course units.
DIPLOMA
The M.EGI results from the division of the previous Integrated Master in Industrial Engineering and Management (MIEGI) of FEUP into two independent study cycles, in order to comply with the article 19 of the Decree-Law nº 65/2018 of August 16th, being the M.EGI the 2nd of those cycles. The M.EGI is structured in 4 semesters, totalizing 120 ECTS, culminating in the completion of a Dissertation, which takes place in the last semester of the study plan.
The cycle of studies is composed of
– a master’s degree course, not conferring a degree, consisting of an organized set of curricular units to which correspond 90 ECTS credits. It confers a master’s degree (non-degree granting) in Industrial Engineering and Management. The possibility of being awarded the non-degree diploma will only occur in the 2nd year.
– A dissertation of a scientific nature, original and specifically written for this purpose, which corresponds to 30 of the total 120 ECTS credits of the study cycle; the defense of the dissertation in public examinations will allow the obtention of the master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management.
ACREDITATIONS
The study cycle is accredited by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES). More information can be found in the reports produced by A3ES.
Career Prospects
Graduates are expected to be able to support decision-making in organizations, being active agents of change and innovation.
Graduates are expected to perform management support roles in the preparation of decisions in various functional areas of companies, including production management, logistics, asset and maintenance management, quality management, information systems, process modeling, financial analysis, management control, strategy or marketing. Those who demonstrate leadership skills can attain positions in business administration or start their own businesses.
For those who wish to pursue an academic career or obtain a PhD qualification, they can continue their education in the FEUP’s PhD Program in Industrial Engineering and Management, or in other national or international higher education institutions.
Employability
This data is based on a FEUP Employement 2022 survey regarding students that completed MEGI in 2020/2021, 62% from a total of 81 students answered.
How long until students find the first job opportunity
BEFORE FINISHING
AFTER FINISHING
LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AFTER FINISHING
Correlation between job position and study area
FULLY RELATED
PARTIALLY RELATED
First Job in Portugal/Abroad
FIRST JOB – PORTO AND NORTH PORTUGAL
FIRST JOB – LISBON OR ABROAD
VIDEOS
Cooperation with Companies
Most of the dissertations in the last semester of the master’s program are carried out in a business environment, which is one of the great strengths of this program. The impact that results from this collaborative work between academia and organizations translates into multiple aspects, such as, for example, a significant improvement in processes, increased productivity, new ideas for products and services, generally associated with meritorious scientific contributions.
Cooperation with companies is also embodied in the frequent participation of companies in seminars for master’s students, study visits to industrial sites, and the exploration of real case studies in the classroom.
The companies in which students have conducted their dissertations in recent years include:
Students’ Associations
The Youth Association that represents the FEUP’s Industrial Engineering and Management Students
AGE-i-FEUP is the Youth Association that represents the Industrial Engineering and Management students from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP). Its main objective is the continuous improvement of the personal and professional skills of the FEUP’s Engineering and Industrial Management students, as a complement of the academic experience. AGE-i-FEUP is the representative of the University of Porto in ESTIEM. With more than 50 annual events and many initiatives in the academic, social, personal and professional areas, AGE-i-FEUP seeks to respond to the diversity of interests of the course students.
European Students of Industrial Engineering and Manageement
Founded in 1990, ESTIEM is the association of European students of Industrial Engineering and Management. Its main objective is to encourage the sharing of experiences among students in this area in Europe, promoting diversified training opportunities at personal, academic and professional levels. ESTIEM is represented by 75 Local Groups (student associations in different universities), covering 26 countries and reaching 60 000 students. At FEUP, ESTIEM is present through Local Group Porto. Every year, the Local Groups organize local and international events, which allow for multicultural experiences, combined with opportunities to travel and get to know Europe.
5 reasons to choose
M.EGI from FEUP
High employability and integration in the labor market promoted by end-of-course projects in companies.
Multidisciplinary and integrated approach to operations problems, in both technological and management aspects.
Possibility of mobility in recognized international universities, particularly in Europe and Brazil.
The acquisition of a diversified education, which enables easy adaptation to new challenges and changes, creating professionals who are catalyzers of innovation in companies.
Having an education in an elite engineering school, which allows the acquisition of skills and attitudes highly appreciated in professional contexts, enhancing successful professional or academic careers.
TESTIMONIALS
Director, Scientific Committee and Monitoring Committee
PEDRO SANCHES AMORIM
DIRECTOR
PRESIDENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT OF THE MONITORING COMMITTEE
BERNARDO ALMADA LOBO
MEMBER OF THE SCIENTIFC COMMITTEE
JORGE GRENHA TEIXEIRA
MEMBER OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
GONÇALO FIGUEIRA
MEMBER OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
MÁRIO AMORIM LOPES
MEMBER OF THE MONITORING COMMITTEE
FERNANDO OSÓRIO
MEMBER OF THE MONITORING COMMITTEE
STUDENT
AFONSO PINHO LOURENÇO
MEMBER OF THE MONITORING COMMITTEE
STUDENT
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION FEE
55€
LANGUAGE
English
ACADEMIC YEAR
September – July
TUITION FEE
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DURATION
2 years
APPLICATIONS
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SCHEDULE
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VACANCIES 2024/25
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CONTACTS
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
Departamento de Engenharia e Gestão Industrial
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n
4200-465 Porto
M.EGI Secretariat
Soledade Medeiros
+351 225 082 133 / 220 413 439
megi@fe.up.pt
