Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Product Development

What is the BEng degree all about?

It is necessary for us to move to more sustainable forms and use of energy and raw material sources. Mechanical engineering plays a crucial role in both energy production and its consumption. Mechanical design is a key factor in how efficiently the raw materials are used, and it often defines the lifespan of products. As regards sustainability, Mechanical engineering is surely at the forefront.

Your studies in Sustainable Product Development will start with an introduction to engineering fundamentals. Applied mathematics and physis will prepare you to adopt mechanical engineering-oriented subjects such as technical mechanics, strength of materials, structural testing, and manufacturing techniques. You will be familiarized with engineering software such as modern CAD tools. You will learn to prepare technical documentation such as drawings and 3D models, and you will gain experience in how to produce them into products or prototypes.

Key contents of your professional studies in the field of machine automation are, for instance, mechanical design, intelligent automation and robotics, and management of the product development process and projects, while sustainability is a cross-cutting theme in your studies.

You will learn how to develop smart and sustainable products and services. You will grow to understand material technologies with focus on sustainability and lifetime cost approach. You will be equipped with skills to effectively utilize the latest CAD & CAE software, digital prototyping and you will learn to utilize advanced data analysis for developing efficient solutions. Your toolbox will include strong knowledge of modern manufacturing technologies, circular economy, and project management. To ensure your fluent transfer from school to work, your studies will include a great deal of real-world challenges, development projects and workshops carried out together with our industrial partners.

In the Finnish language course you will learn basics of Finnish and it provides you a view to the Finnish culture and Scandinavian lifestyle. Multiculturalism and English as a working language is adopted on our international campus. Good connections with partner universities in Europe offer the opportunity to complete part of your studies in student exchange.