Industry Master of Science in Engineering

The Industry Master of Science combines work and studies. It’s an ideal option if you want to learn and gain valuable insights into the industry while pursuing a master’s degree at DTU.
DTU offers the opportunity to join an Industry MSc in all programmes.

The Industry MSc follows a 1+2 structure, where you complete 120 ECTS points over a three-year period. During these three years you will spend your time both as a student and as a part-time employee at a company.

During your first year, you will be a full-time student while your second and third year consist of a mix of studies and a 25-hour workweek at a company, where you will be a part-time, paid employee.

The Industry MSc is also offered as a 4-year programme.

Why should you consider an Industry Master?

The Industry Master of Science is a great option for students who want to build a solid academic foundation and learn how to utilize their knowledge to contribute to developing solutions in the business world.

With an Industry MSc, you will get:

• Specialized knowledge in your field of study and a solid academic foundation
• Experience with the labour market
• Hands-on experience on how to use your knowledge in a workplace environment

During your first year as a full-time student, you will study and collaborate with like-minded students and gain a strong academic foundation and network.

During your second and third year you will gain experience in a business setting while learning how to transform your academic knowledge into contributions that aim at developing innovative and sustainable solutions, making you a valuable addition to the workplace community.

Pre-requisites

You must hold a qualifying bachelor’s degree to apply for our Industry MSc programmes. In addition, you must have a job that is relevant to your studies, where you can work at least 25 hours a week on average over a year, or you may be self-employed at a start-up company.