Double Degree in Management Engineering & Mechanical Engineering
General presentation of the study programme The Double Degree in Management Engineering and Mechanical Engineering aims to capture the emerging need of the Italian and European industrial and manufacturing sector, which is strategic and relevant for the economy. In particular, such sector, in order to compete within the international markets, is looking for a new professional figure able to integrate the typical skills of a management engineer with the key technical competencies of a mechanical engineer. Such objective could be reached by the cultural closeness of the two programmes, that present several commonalities, although showing specific differences that can, nonetheless, be easily compensated through a common programme.
General presentation of the study programme In Mechanical Engineering programme focus is given to the development of capabilities of designing products and processes, but management courses find limited place. In Management Engineering programme focus is given to different aspects of corporate, supply chain and operations management, also even beyond production activities (thus including financial aspects), nonetheless with minor competencies on technological and design topics. The Double Degree in Management Engineering & Mechanical Engineering offers a unique opportunity to take the major benefits from both the approaches, thus fulfilling the existing gaps in the two single programmes. The integration of Management Engineering & Mechanical Engineering programmes stems from such needs, thus aiming to develop a professional technician, with a solid industrial technical background, well matched with a managerial vision, thus being really appealing for the work market.
Structure of the study programme In order to complete the study programme of the Double Degree in Mechanical Engineering & Management Engineering a total of 180 credits over 3 years should be awarded: 27-37 ECTS: Alignment courses (alignment of competencies from respective Bachelor Programmes). 40-60 ECTS: Basic Management Courses (offered by the Master of Science in Management Engineering). 35-46 ECTS: Basic Mechanical Courses (offered by the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering). 28-32 ECTS: Specialized Tracks either in Management Engineering or in Mechanical Engineering. 23-30 ECTS: Interdisciplinary dissertation, supervised by two faculty members (Mechanical Engineering and Management Engineering) and developed typically with the involvement of an enterprise.
Enrolment - Access requirements Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in Industrial Production Engineering (currently offered at Lecco Campus). Nonetheless, admission to the Double Degree could be requested by graduates from other programmes. In this case, a precise and accurate study of the curricular supplements will be carried out. Admitted students to the Double Degree should be less or equal to 10+10.
Internal double degree: selection process Evaluation based on a two stage process: screening and colloquium Only students that pass the screening stage will access to the colloquium Intake management Intake other degree program First stage Screening Second stage Colloquium
Internal double degree: first step Screening, based on: A motivation letter, explaining why the candidate is willing to attend the Double Degree Program and how she/he may contribute to the community of the Program Final mark in the Bachelor Degree Curriculum Studiorum in the Bachelor Degree (exams transcripts and abstract of the thesis ) Curriculum Vitae with clear indication of other competencies developed (beside the curriculum studiorum) and how they were developed, professional experiences, and hobbies
Internal double degree: second step Colloquium, aimed to evaluate: The coherence of the expectations and the motivations of the candidate with the objective of the double degree program The coeherence of the specific competencies acquired by the candidate in the bachelor level and through extra-curricular experiences with the objective of the double degree program The candidate s attitide towards the disciplines of the double degree program (which could be assessed thorugh interview questions or a case study)
Timing 9 Relevant deadlines 15 January 2015 Submission of the applications 23 January 2015 26 January 2015 13 February 2015 21 February 2015 27 February 2015 Notification of the results of the screening stage (by the school) Colloquium with the candidates Notification of the acceptance of the application (by the school) Confirmation of intention to proceed with the double degree (by the candidate)
How to submit (Management & Mechanical Engineering) The application should be sent by e-mail to: segreteriaccs.ges@polimi.it The e-mail subject should be: Application for internal double degree in Management Engineering & Mechanical Engineering The following information should be provided in the attached documents: Motivation letter Final mark in the Bachelor Degree Curriculum Studiorum in the Bachelor Degree (including exams transcripts and abstract of the thesis ) Curriculum Vitae with clear indication of other competencies developed (beside the curriculum studiorum) and how they were developed, professional experiences, and hobbies
Further informtion 11 For further information please send an e-mail to: Prof. Enrico Cagno enrico.cagno@polimi.it