Today, the only way for organisations to stay up to date-is to be able to operate sustainably. It is therefore crucial that not only the outcomes of production but also its management and processes are aligned with the principles of sustainable development. This requires experts in sustainable management and production, and excellent leaders that can help organizations improve on a global scale.
KTU master’s studies in Sustainable Management and Production merge three different fields: environmental engineering, manufacturing engineering, and business. It is a combination of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills with a solid basis in engineering science, that is necessary for future leaders and innovators.
Studying at KTU, you will gain an understanding of applied engineering and holistic life cycle approach, and acquire a unique ability to systematically assess the consequences of decisions in terms of environmental, economic, and technological aspects. Our students are educated on complex interactions and interdependencies between economic decisions, technological solutions, and innovations, they gain an understanding of the relationships among market forces, policies, and the environment.
This course is developed with people who are already working in mind – you will be able to combine distance and classroom activities. In our study process, we encourage learning through independent work and expanding theoretical knowledge, teamwork and practical competencies at the evening lectures, which can be also joined remotely. Some classes will take place on Saturdays – classroom lectures, groups, and practical seminars. You will also be able to attend consultations at the Institute of Environmental Engineering.
Our graduates are equipped with strong interlinked competencies in engineering and management. After graduation, you will contribute to the design, production, and management activities of the value chain considering the limits of natural resources, following sustainability procedures, and at the same time managing business and production risks to guarantee competitiveness. You will be able to use your knowledge in international or local organisations, demonstrating leadership in sustainable development.
Description of Study Programme Apply
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Kaunas Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design |
| Cycle | Second cycle |
| Field | Environmental Engineering, Production and Manufacturing Engineering, Business Studies |
| Language | Lithuanian, English |
| Form | Full-time studies - 2 y. (weekend, evening-time; blended learning) |
| Degree awarded | Master of Engineering Sciences |
| Yearly Price |
Full-time studies - 5266 €
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| University bachelor degree certificate | |
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Engineering, Technology Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, Life or Agricultural Sciences study field degree OR Social, Law, Business and Public Administration Sciences study fields degree AND ≥20 ECTS completed in the Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Physical, Informatics, Life or Agricultural science study field subjects. |
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| Language | CGPA |
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IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, or previously completed studies in english language. |
Average grade (CGPA) > 60 % |
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Often you can get a suitable transcript of bachelor degree from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian. The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. |
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| Component | Coefficient |
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Average as(CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement |
0,9 |
| Second component of the competition score | |
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Motivation letter and online interview |
0,1 |
| Additional component for the competition score: | |
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Additional points can be added to the competition score for the following activities:
Points from the same criteria are only added once. Points from different criteria are added up. The maximum score from additional points criteria can be no higher than 4. |
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The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2024-2025 academic year. |
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| Full-time studies | 5266 € |
| Price per credit | 87,77 € |
| Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens | |
| Full-time studies | 5266 € |
| Price per credit | 87,77 € |
| Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price. | |
Financial support
International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt
Head of the Study Programme
Dr. Edgaras Stunžėnas
Gedimino St. 50, Kaunas
e-mail: edgaras.stunzenas@ktu.lt
| Preparation and Management of Environmental Projects | Integration of technological processes | Environmental analysis and assessment of environmental impact | Leadership for sustainable development |
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• International environmental award “Energy Globe” for preparation of preventive environmental management specialists for companies and public institutions.
• QUESTE-SI quality assurance system – it was recognized as the best engineering study programme in Europe for preparation of sustainable industrial development specialists.
Strong focus on practical application: students perform their individual and team works in cooperation with Lithuanian industrial companies and organisations. During studies real environmental problems of the companies are solved in cooperation with the practitioners, as well as practical applied tasks for improvement of efficiency of the environmental protection are performed. Effective combination of mandatory and elective study modules provides students with a possibility of individual study plans, enabling acquisition of competences in the areas of sustainable industrial development, environmental protection, policy and economics.
System thinking; Strategic and critical view; Risk evaluation and management; Collaboration; Normative; Prognosis and modelling (creativity). This program prepares students for a wide range of careers and gives them access to the global labor market which requires the ability to analyze complex business operations and to reach sustainable solutions.
Sustainable Management and Production is the only one program coordinated by the KTU research institute – Institute of Environmental Engineering (APINI). It gives bet opportunities for the master students to gain up-to-date science based studies, to cooperate with the researchers, young scientists (PhD students) and to be integral part of the international research projects in time of the studies. That gives increased opportunity to built the portfolio for the following possible step in studies – PhD studies of Environmental Engineering, coordinated by APINI.
Student’s competencies:
– To assess environmental, social, and economic aspects of production processes, company or region aiming to make integrated and substantiated solutions guiding the company’s performance towards long-term competitiveness and responsible performance;
– To prepare an investment project of sustainable innovations for a product, company, or region;
– To systematically assess sustainability aspects in production and management insuring further economically efficient, socially responsible, and environmentally friendly activities-leadership for sustainable development;
– Inter-field competencies of engineering, production engineering, and business;
– To apply advanced engineering methods and the latest technologies while solving complex production, companies, or regional problems.
Student’s skills:
– Able to assess the environmental impact of industrial technologies, processes, and products based on the knowledge of environmental processes and integrated engineering;
– Able to introduce and administer environmental management systems, manage production, environmental and other management documentation in the industrial and service companies;
– Able to prepare and present reports on environmental management, social responsibility, and sustainability;
– Able to analyse business, industrial, and regional problems and propose economically efficient, environmentally, and socially beneficial innovations for the management of sustainability risks;
– Able to implement engineering solutions for cleaner production, analyze and assess their efficiency, apply ecological design principles for product development, and make integrated assessments of environmental, economic, social, and technological aspects while making important decisions.
– Preparation, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans, programs, policy, processes, systems, and procedures;
– Preparation, administration, and supervision of scientific research and analysis of policy;
– Supervision and managed of activities of the employees responsible for policy-making and strategic planning.
– Organisation and supervision of project’s employees, delivery of materials, machinery, and equipment;
– Consultations with the management on new production methods, techniques, and equipment;
– Participation in analysis, improvement, and production of products and processes.
– Providing consultations on sustainable development of natural resources and provision of assistance to state institutions, organizations and businesses;
– Performance of audit assessing the environmental impact of activities, processes, waste, noise, and materials;
– Provision of assistance to organisations and technical consultations on the best way to solve environmental issues for reduction of the environmental impact and reduced financial loss.
– Coordination of environmental management system and its implementation, the establishment of the environmental impact of products, projects, and activities;
– Preparation and implementation of environmental plans;
– Implementation of the organization’s strategy, process coordination, and management.
– Environmental assessment of the building and civil construction projects; application of engineering principles in the areas of pollution control, waste prevention, processing, and disposal;
– Inspection of production and municipal premises and programs assessing performance efficiency and ensuring compliance with the documents regulating environmental protection;
– Cooperation with ecologists, designers, hazardous waste specialists, engineers of other areas, legal professionals, and business specialists while solving environmental problems.
– Integration of the principles of social responsibility of businesses in the organization’s management structure;
– Preparation, coordination, and auditing of environmental management systems.
Graduates of this programme have a well-developed systematic-logical thinking, much practical and latest theoretical knowledge of technologies used in the modern industry and their environmental impact. The ability of such specialists to see the situation from various angles – technological, economic, environmental and social – is fascinating and inspires trust in their professional skills. I think these specialists are welcome not only in the industry, but also in the business and public institutions.
Her insights about master studies Sustainable Management and Production:
I have worked with various waste management related projects in India, while I had an urge to learn more about waste management and its techniques worldwide. And my interest to pursue higher education abroad boosted me to look for a suitable course. I stumbled upon KTU website, and programme Sustainable Management and Production triggered my interest, as it focus on cleaner production and sustainable management concepts. In developing countries, these concepts are still restricted only with books never been used or implemented practically. To learn how these concepts work on real case scenario and how it is applied worldwide especially in Europe. This intrigued me to take upon this programme. Also, this programme covered assessment subjects like environmental impact assessment, life cycle assessment, etc. Not only the course module, University's well-established partner universities, scholarship opportunities for non-EU students altogether made to choose this programme.
I always believe that students'-teachers' rapport is very much important to indulge and enjoy the studies. First of all, I am glad to mention that the teachers who taught me were extremely friendly, helpful and motivating throughout my studies.
Secondly, the classes and content of course were interesting which are not just restricted with books rather focused on current and real time challenges, issues in Europe and Lithuania. Almost all the modules, had covered wide range of new topics which I was not exposed to earlier.
Thirdly, I was pretty excited when I was motivated to apply for exchange programme to study at one of the partner universities for a semester. I received various suggestions and feedbacks from programme coordinator and other teachers. Semester abroad was completely a different experience and quite a learning phase as an exchange student.
Moreover, the examination patterns are quite interesting, as it is not just limited with written exams. Having combination of different exams like oral defence and PowerPoint presentation, writing a detailed essay on a topic, written exams seems to be quite interesting, learning and less stressful than usual pattern of exam.
I cannot just restrict with one module and say it is most memorable or useful to me. Rather, all the modules were quite interesting and different in their own aspects. However, I enjoyed Sustainable Consumption and Production, Environment Impact Assessment Modules, Environmental Management very much as it was much engaging and trying to evaluate and assess an object, make a detailed report on our assessment. While Chemicals Risk Management, Ecosystem Modelling piqued my interest to get into research.
Overall, I believed, this programme will take me one step ahead in my career.
International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt
Head of the Study Programme
Dr. Edgaras Stunžėnas
Gedimino St. 50, Kaunas
e-mail: edgaras.stunzenas@ktu.lt
