Description
The Integrated Master's Degree in Product and Systems Design Engineering is offered by the Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering of the School of Engineering of the University of Western Macedonia. The programme provides interdisciplinary education in the design and development of innovative products and systems, combining science, technology, arts and contemporary design methodologies. Students acquire knowledge and skills in product design, interactive systems design, production systems development, the use of modern computer-aided design tools, and the selection of materials and manufacturing methods.
Relation to Employment
The programme prepares Product and Systems Design Engineers for employment in the design and development of industrial products and production systems, interactive and information systems design, prototyping, the use of CAD/CAM/CAE systems, the selection of materials and manufacturing methods, and applied research.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission is carried out through the Panhellenic Examinations or transfer examinations, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To obtain the degree, students are required to successfully complete ten semesters of study and accumulate 300 ECTS credits. The programme leads to a single and undivided degree (Integrated Master).
Knowledge
Upon completion of the programme, graduates are expected to:
• Have comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methodologies of product and systems design.
• Understand the relationship between design, technology, materials, manufacturing and human needs.
• Have knowledge of the principles of interactive systems, product and production systems design.
• Possess knowledge of modern computer-aided design and product development tools, including CAD/CAM/CAE.
• Understand the fundamental principles of ergonomics, prototyping, computational design and sustainable product development.
Skills
Upon completion of their studies, students will be able to:
• Apply design methodologies to the development of innovative products and systems.
• Design and develop products, interactive systems and production applications.
• Use digital and computational tools for the design, analysis, simulation and manufacture of products.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing methods and develop product and system prototypes.
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate design and technical proposals.
Competences
Graduates will be able to:
• Address complex design problems through creative, analytical and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Develop innovative solutions that respond to technical, functional and human needs.
• Evaluate products and systems in terms of functionality, manufacturability, economic viability and use.
• Responsibly undertake the design and development of products, systems and technological applications.
• Pursue their scientific and professional development independently through research, innovation and postgraduate studies.