Topic outline

  • Welcome to TU-A1300, Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management

    Autumn 2022 edition.



    On this page, you will find general information about the course, practical arrangements, and staff contact information.

    Course Overview

    Running virtually any business involves complex systems of intertwined actors and processes. In order to effectively create value and make profits, you need to understand the relationships within these systems regardless of your industry and job title. 

    Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management will give you the tools for thinking, argumentation, and analysis in terms of production economics. Upon completing the course, you will be able to understand and evaluate business-opportunities, design business-processes, analyze the financial state of a business and the profitability of an investment. 

    In addition, throughout the course, you will learn the basic skills of engineering work, such as project planning, organizing, and management.

    You can find detailed information about course materials, schedule and grading in the Course Syllabus at the end of this page.


    Course Contents

    • Industrial engineering and management as a science
    • Value as the foundation of business
    • Production systems and organizations
    • The production process and production control
    • Production as part of the value chain
    • Project business
    • Accounting and profitability
    • Investments