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Sustainable Management and Production

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.

  • For educating preventive environmental management specialists the study programme received international environmental Energy Globe
  • Recognized as the best engineering study program in Europe for the education of sustainable industrial development specialists, awarded with QUESTE-SI quality assurance label
  • Advanced study methods used: real industry environmental problems are solved in cooperation with the practitioners
  • An effective combination of mandatory and elective courses allows for designing an individual study plan
  • Research-based studies: Sustainable Management and Production is the only program coordinated by a research institute (KTU Institute of Environmental Engineering)

 

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Location 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  i Full-time studies - 5266 €
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International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt

 

 

Representative video

 

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements

University bachelor degree certificate

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.

Language CGPA
Eligibility

IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, or previously completed studies in english language.

Average grade (CGPA) > 60 %

Additional requirements

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.

 

Score structure

Component Coefficient
First component of the competition score

Average grade(CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement

0,9

Second component of the competition score

Motivation letter and online interview

0,1

Additional component for the competition score:

Additional points can be added to the competition score for the following activities:

  • science activities (scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences, participation in exhibitions, work in student science society or science group etc.) or art activities (publication or realization of artwork, participation in art exhibitions, contests of architecture) (up to 2 points);
  • at least 1 year work experience in the field of study programme (0,5 points);
  • partial studies in the higher education institution abroad with ≥24 ECTS completed (0,5 points);
  • graduated from academic talent development program in higher education institution (for example “GIFTed talent academy”) (0,5 points);
  • bachelor’s or master’s (if integrated study programme is completed) degree diploma with honors (0,5 points).

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.

 

Tuition fee

The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2024-2025 academic year.

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

 

 

 

 

 

Module of the study programme by semesters

Skills

Environment – sustainable development, policy, impact assessment, ecology
Prevention – analysis, management, liability, forecasting
Innovations – production, technologies, projects, economics
Resources – ecosystem, management, renewable energy, sustainable consumption
Preparation and Management of Environmental Projects Integration of technological processes Environmental analysis and assessment of environmental impact Leadership for sustainable development

 

 

Values

Why @KTU?

Award for the best study programme in Europe

• 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.

Why @KTU?

Performance of applied works

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.

Why @KTU?

Competencies for sustainable development

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.

Why @KTU?

Science based Studies

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.

 

Career

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.

 

You may become

– 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.

 

 

Testimonials

Laurynas Virbickas

Laurynas Virbickas

Director of Kaunas Regional Waste Management Centre

 

Studying at Institute of Environmental Engineering gave me a broad engineering mindset, which is very useful not only at work but also in life. The theory, based on practical examples, is taught by professionals in their field, who have contributed significantly to Lithuanian legislation, sustainability, the modern environmental concept we have today and the practice that is now being followed in business, manufacturing and public administration.

Artūras Torkelis

Artūras Torkelis

Chief Specialist at the Aplinkos apsaugos agentūra and PhD in Environmental Engineering at KTU

 

Today's environmental engineers, sustainability specialists and other environmental professionals need to adapt their knowledge and practical skills to a dynamic and competitive environment faster than ever. As a former graduate of the Institute of Environmental Engineering, I confidently recommend the MSc Sustainable Management and Production. It provided me not only with theoretical knowledge but also with real-world skills and competences that are essential for a modern professional with a holistic approach to the environment and industry, and the full range of competences allowed me to explore career opportunities in both the private and the public sector.

Ieva Ramanauskienė

Ieva Ramanauskienė

Ministry of the Environment, Chief Specialist, Waste Policy Group

 

During my studies, I have not only acquired a wealth of knowledge in environmental engineering, but I have also learnt how to systematically assess a situation, make quick decisions and solve problems. My studies at Institute of Environmental Engineering also had a direct impact on my career. The analysis of various situations and the knowledge of legislation related to environmental protection gave me the opportunity to work in the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania and to participate in the development of the Lithuanian policy on waste prevention, management and treatment.

Virginijus Brundza

Virginijus Brundza

AB "Freda", Production and Technical Manager

 

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.

Vidhyalakshmi Chandrasekaran

Vidhyalakshmi Chandrasekaran

graduated master study program Sustainable Management and Production and continues her research in APINI, KTU, as PhD

 

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.

 

 

 

Contacts

International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt