Systems Engineering (Industry Master)

Why study Systems Engineering? Systems engineering is a recognized method of developing systems in aerospace, maritime, healthcare, energy, communication, and manufacturing. A master's degree in Systems Engineering qualifies and equips you to lead and innovate in the creation of complex products, systems, and services. This programme is designed for people who have just completed a bachelor’s degree programme and do not have a job. You will have a temporary paid part-time job in a company, in parallel to your studies. If you are already working as an engineer, you can also choose Systems Engineering (Executive Master) or you can take a single courses in Systems Engineering . What is Systems Engineering? The System Engineering perspective is based on systems thinking, considering a system as a combination of system elements. Systems thinking occurs through discovery, learning, diagnosis, and dialog that lead to sensing, modeling, and talking about the real-world to better understand, define, and work with systems. A systems thinker knows how systems fit into the larger context of day-to-day life, how they behave, and how to manage them. Read more about Systems Engineering Where will I work? You will be attractive to potential employers because of your extensive work experience combined with an interdisciplinary master’s degree. The students on this programme will be well-prepared for positions as project leaders. Working in a company The students on this programme work 50% as engineers in relevant companies on the same terms as permanent employees. We have an ever-expanding portfolio of national and international high-tech companies which employ our students. Partners for Systems Engineering Aibel Aker BP Aker Solutions Benestad Solutions AS Borregaard Brevik Enginering Brudeli Cemit CLEVR Cognite Digitread DNV AS Veritas DNV Imatis Dresser-rand Siemens Enrx Eidel - Eidsvoll Electronics AS Esko Finnfjord AS Forsvarsmateriell FMA Fosstech GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS GKN Aerospace Å Strøm Green Yard Gudbrandsdal Energi (Innenlandskraft) Hapro Henriksen Mekaniske Hitachi Energy HMH Høglund Marine Solutions AS Indra Intek IOT Solutions Jotron KA-group Kongsberg Automotive Kongsberggruppen Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Kongsberg Ferrotech Kongsberg Maritime KTA Naval Systems Layher MacGregor MH Wirth Moreld Apply Moreld Minox Nammo Raufoss NEXANS NOFI Nordic Batteries Norsk Titanium Nymo Optime Subsea Origo Solutions Prodtex AS Proxpect Drones Rambøll RedRock Rheinmetall Nordic Scandianvian Loss Adjusters Seltor Semcon Sensovann AS Siemens Energy Simula Research Laboratory Sira-Kvina Kraftselskap TechnipFMC Telemark Technologies Tinfos Tomra Tronrud Engineering Wood Group Yeti Move Veas Get international experience You can take parts of Systems Engineering abroad. Studying or taking an internship abroad can give you the opportunity to expand your international competence, language skills, personal qualities and adaptability. It can also make you more attractive in the job market. We have agreements with foreign universities, colleges and internships adapted to your studies. Exchange for Systems Engineering (Industry Master and part time)

Living costsNOK 14,600 a month in Bø, rent included

kr 175,200

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Who can apply to this programme.

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Taught in English.

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