Study programme title in Est.

Puidu-, plasti- ja tekstiilitehnoloogia

Study programme title in Engl.

Technology of Wood, Plastic and Textiles

TalTech study programme code

KVEM12

MER study programme code

118837

Study programme version code

KVEM12/24

Faculty / college

E - School of Engineering

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Jaan Kers

Language of instruction

English

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

yes

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology

Broad area of study

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

Study field

Manufacturing and processing

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

112

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

The programme aims to ensure competence in wood, plastics, textile and garment production technologies, Show more...
relevant scientific research and development activities ,and solving industrial problems in the company.
The two main specializations (wood technology, technology of plastics and textiles) of the study programme is based on combining the profound theoretical courses with practically relevant problem based learning in technology courses and research projects that provide smooth transition from university studies to professional career.
The programme has been composed to prepare MSc level specialists who are able to take up high-level manager, chief engineer, technologist positions in many areas of international wood, plastics, textiles and other materials processing company or start their career in furniture, upholstery furniture or apparel industry or continue their studies at the PhD level.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

A graduate:
- knows the materials used in wood, furniture, plastics, textiles, apparel industry, and their usage in production processes Show more...

- analyses, correlates and is able to use acquired broad-based knowledge (terms, study methods, test standards, technologies, processes and management) in the field of wood, plastics and textile technology
- has a systematic overview of broad-based knowledge on chosen specialty in general and specifically on chosen specialization (concepts, technologies, materials, research methods);
- knows current trends and actual problems of his/her specialty and has a general idea of the state of the art, as of the industry related to his/her specialty, both in Estonia and other countries;
- is able to work in a team and organise production;
- is able of choose and apply appropriate methods and technologies for solving specialty-specific problems, as well as estimating the possible consequences of solutions;
- knows basics of innovation, production, design, technology and project management knowledge in research work and in the company;
- knows the main technological processes related to his/her specialty and possibilities of sustainable development of these.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Engineering