UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Master in Technology and Safety in the High North
Tromsø, Norway
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
This study program gives a comprehensive understanding of all aspects and challenges related to both land-based and offshore activities in a vulnerable and harsh environment. Special attention is given to technical and operational solutions, as well as safety-related issues. Learning methods include teamwork, individual project work, lectures, and assignments, with the objective to gain a deep understanding and master the prevailing tools and techniques. The master program offers the ability to specialize in risk and reliability, automation, or nautical science.
Program description
- Duration: 2 years
- Credits (ECTS): 120
- Admission requirements: See bellow
- Degree Name: Master of Science in Technology and Safety in the High North
- Application code:
- Norwegian and Nordic applicants: 186 4021
- International applicants: 186 2037
The program is 2 years, 120 credits, full-time study at the Department of Technology and Safety. It is an interdisciplinary program founded on engineering science. The program focuses on the technical and safety-related challenges associated with industrial activities in the High North. The students are introduced to methods and tools for managing advanced, complex, and integrated technical systems with respect to operation and maintenance, reliability and production assurance, health, safety & environmental risk as well as emergency preparedness. Special attention is given to maritime and offshore operations in the harsh and vulnerable Arctic environment.
The Master’s program offers the following disciplines:
- Risk and reliability: It focuses on knowledge and skills in risk and reliability theory for complex systems, advanced use of modeling, software and expert judgment, and methods and tools for managing and controlling risk and safety for technological systems.
- Nautical Science: It focuses on knowledge and skills in theory and regulation regarding ship stability in normal and challenging operation, hydrodynamics and environmental criteria for marine operations, and the use of advanced navigation systems in modern ships.
- Automation: It focuses on knowledge and skills in handling of measurement data to design, analyze, and/or control advanced processes, and implementation of integrated automation solutions using embedded systems.
Teaching and Assessment
The study program uses a variety of teaching methods and includes lectures, projects, student presentations, teamwork, and mandatory assignments. These methods will help students to take an active role in the learning process by writing tasks and project reports in order to achieve the total learning outcome of the study program. It is emphasized that learning activities will contribute to the professional development of students and their skills for collaboration, communication, and practical problem solving through working in groups. The study program provides knowledge about scientific theories and methods, and the project paper and master thesis are designed for individual research work.
Lectures are organized either as blocks or regularly, on a weekly basis. In some courses, seminars may be arranged. Some courses may include compulsory lectures, exercises, excursions, and approval of exercises/fieldwork or semester reports. This will be stated in the course descriptions.
Assessment methods will vary between written exam, home exam, group assignments, project submission, and oral exam. In some cases, the assessment will be a combination of different assessment methods. For a more detailed description of the assessment forms, see the subject descriptions. Professional achievements are assessed either with letter marks or passed/failed. If no assessment is required, "completed / non-completed" can be used.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
- has a solid basis in engineering in the general and an advanced level of knowledge in one of the disciplines offered.
- has advanced knowledge about the scientific theory and methods of engineering, engineering challenges, and solutions related to industrial activities especially in the Arctic.
- can apply their knowledge to new technological areas.
- can analyze academic problems of engineering based on the history, traditions, and uniqueness of technology.
Risk and reliability
- has a thorough knowledge and understanding of key theoretical and practical concepts and terminology in the area of technology and safety.
- has advanced knowledge and understanding of the fundamental basis of risk and reliability engineering.
- has in-depth knowledge about scientific theory, methods, and tools for managing and controlling complex technical systems and operations in different environmental conditions.
- can apply their knowledge of risk and reliability to new technological areas.
Automation
- has a thorough knowledge and understanding of key theoretical and practical concepts and terminology in automation technology.
- has knowledge of advanced theoretical and practical modeling and simulation tools for automation technology.
- has a thorough knowledge of the theoretical foundation of advanced control techniques based on optimal control and state estimation.
- has advanced knowledge and understanding of the elements of the state of the art of embedded systems.
- has knowledge of advanced concepts in selected optional topics of Nautical Science.
Nautical science
- has a thorough knowledge and understanding of issues, theoretical concepts, and regulatory framework of static and dynamic ship stability, both intact and damaged ship hull conditions.
- has an overview of the principles in radio technology and advanced knowledge in interference and noise in radio signals.
- has advanced knowledge and understanding of limitations and design principles of maritime navigation, positioning (DP), and radio communication systems.
- has advanced knowledge of marine operations in the ocean space with an emphasis on how the environment is affecting the performance of operations.
Skills:
- can analyze existing theories, methods, and interpretations within technology and safety.
- can apply theoretical concepts and terminology of risk and reliability engineering in the analysis of complex technical systems and operations in a harsh environment.
- can critically read and analyze miscellaneous sources of information, and use the information for structuring and formulating academic argumentation within the chosen field of study.
- can work independently with problem-solving in their disciplines.
- can carry out an independent, limited research/development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.
Risk and reliability
- can use existing knowledge and theories of technology safety for analyzing, planning, and solving engineering-related problems.
- can use risk and reliability theory for operation and maintenance management and engineering of technology.
- can model the impact of environmental conditions on the performance of technology and safety.
- can use the historical data and also simulation in the process of decision making for improvement of the safety of the engineering system.
Automation
- can use existing knowledge and theories in automation technology for advanced analysis, planning, and solving of automation-related problems.
- can be advanced theory and practical tools to optimization-based controllers for real advanced processes with multiple inputs and/or multiple outputs.
- can implement integrated solutions using embedded systems.
Nautical Science
- can carry out and make use of existing knowledge and theories of dynamic stability with reference to intact and damaged hull conditions.
- can analyze how external forces influence the integrity of seagoing vessels.
- can propose and evaluate solutions for the planning of effective operations.
General competence:
- can critically read, cite, analyze, and understand scientific literature.
- can independently communicate scientific information clearly and precisely, both written and oral forms for both the general public and specialists in the field.
- can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas, for solving advanced working tasks and also in contributing to innovation.
- can reflect on their professional practice, work in groups, manage report writing, presentation, and function in a multi-disciplinary team.
Job prospectives
Technological skills are highly appreciated by the industry. With an M.Sc. degree in engineering, you will have excellent job opportunities in the oil and gas industry, the maritime industry, and public administration. Our engineers work with the development of new technical solutions in engineering companies. Other engineers are responsible for the supervision of different kinds of industrial facilities, including modifications, maintenance, and operations. Engineering is a global business, and you may have an international career. Research and education may be an option or further study on the Ph.D. level.