Study programme title in Est.

Tööstusökoloogia

Study programme title in Engl.

Industrial Ecology

TalTech study programme code

NAEM06

MER study programme code

80410

Study programme version code

NAEM06/25

Faculty / college

E - School of Engineering

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Jane Raamets

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology

Broad area of study

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

Study field

Engineering and engineering trades

Curriculum group

Environmental protection technology

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 aim of the curriculum is to educate the specialists of industrial Show more...
ecology with Master's level degree who have extensive knowledge and practical skills with regard to understanding the basic principles of industrial ecology and implementing the methods of industrial ecology in enterprises in order to reduce the environmental impact arising from production activities and to minimize material and energy flows; who have in-depth knowledge in circular economy and its various methods and applications, as well as knowledge of designing products, processes and services, taking into account the reduction of the environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle; who have skills on teamwork, cooperation and leadership in the field of sustainable development at local, regional and International level.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

A student who has completed the curriculum:
- has a systematic knowledge in the field of industrial ecology; Show more...

- is able to analyze and elaborate on activities and situations and to resolve problems in the field of industrial ecology;
- knows and is able to implement the principles of social, economic, and environmental sustainability;
- knows the modern environmental policy;
- has in-depth knowledge in circular economy along with various techniques and applications thereof, as well as construction of ecological design of products, processes, and services; is able to implement this knowledge in order to minimize environmental impact throughout the life cycle;
- knows the environment-friendly technologies and is able to implement them in an industrial enterprise;
- has skills to express, write and speak professionally in native language and at least in one foreign language;
- has knowledge of entrepreneurship, it's processes and business planning;
- has good communication skills, initiative and ability to adapt to change, is open to self-development;
- is capable of co-operation and leadership in field of industrial ecology and circular economy on corporate, national and international level.

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