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Master of Mobility and Supply Chain Engineering (Leuven)

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Master of Mobility and Supply Chain Engineering (120 ECTS)
Programme for Engineering Technology Students (120 ECTS)

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Objectives

1.  The graduate is proficient in one or more scientific disciplines
·  He/she has knowledge about the width of the field of traffic, logistics and intelligent transportation systems.
·  He/she has knowledge about theories, models and simulation techniques that are used in traffic and logistics and about the practical application thereof.
·  He/she has knowledge about optimization and management techniques for transportation systems for people and goods and of the way in which these can be put into practice with the help of ITS technology, including supply chain design and management.
·  He/she has knowledge about the basic aspects and methods for data collection, data management and information processing and is able to apply this knowledge.
·  He/she understands the complex interactions between the various areas of the field.
·  He/she has insight in the newest knowledge and medium-term developments in the field (or parts of it) and can contribute to developing new knowledge (methods, techniques, design, etc.) and applications thereof in the field.
·  He/she is aware of the assumptions (including potential limitations) of standard methods in the field and the way in which they affect the decision-making process within the field.
·  He/she has knowledge about the existing domain-specific literature and literature sources.

2.  The graduate is skilled in research
·  He/she is able to independently define complex research questions and outline research paths.
·  He/she has insight in the way in which research results are achieved.
·  He/she is able to develop new knowledge and insights in a purposeful and systematic way and contribute in an original way to the development and application of ideas.
·  He/she is able to estimate the importance, implications and limitations of research results and critically reflect on them.
·  He/she is able to integrate other disciplines in his/her own research, when necessary, and recognize and deal with the strengths and limitations of his/her own field.

3.  The graduate is skilled in designing
·  He/she is able to formulate a practical design problem, taking into account functional requirements within the constraints (time, budget, technological possibilities, etc.).
·  He/she is able to structure a complex problem or design process (decomposition and synthesis of sub-problems).
·  He/she is able to develop and execute a draft plan, while making judicious use of suitable tools (models, algorithms, techniques, software).
·  He/she is able to design in a creative way and adjust the design where necessary based on progressive insights.
·  He/she is capable of making design decisions and of justifying and evaluating them systematically, even in uncertain or variable circumstances.

4.  The graduate has a scientific approach
·  He/she has a systematical approach characterized by the development and use of empirically validated theories, models and coherent interpretations.
·  He/she is able to collect specific information, structure it and assess its relevance.
·  He/she is able to value existing knowledge and further develop it purposefully.
·  He/she is open to new developments, acquires new techniques and is able to apply them in the right way.

5.  The graduate possesses basic intellectual skills
·  He/she can reflect critically on his/her own thinking and actions, as well as on those of others.
·  He/she can take a stand in a social or scientific argument in the field and recognize and apply (reject) modes of reasoning (including potential fallacies).
·  He/she is able to make decisions in a sound manner and can judge whether specific techniques and ideas are relevant, given the circumstances.
·  He/she can form a well-founded judgment, even in uncertain or variable circumstances and is able to assess risks.

6.  The graduate is skilled in collaborating and communicating
·  He/she is able to collaborate;
·  He/she is capable of project work, knows the roles in teamwork and can take responsibility.
·  He/she is able to motivate and justify his/her method and report on newly gained results, knowledge and insights.
·  He/she can present his/her results to specialists and non-specialists.
·  He/she is able to communicate orally and in writing, in a formal, scientific way, in Dutch and English.
·  He/she is able to work independently.

7.  The graduate takes the social and temporal context into account
·  He/she understands the sociological, cultural, political, (business-) economical, technical-industrial and environmental context.
·  He/she is aware of the regulations, decision-making procedures, political and policy processes and knows the contribution of his/her domain-specific knowledge and methods herein.
·  He/she is able to use technology in an ethical and sustainable way in society.

The graduated master:

During the practice of the engineering profession, is guided by his or her scientific and technical knowledge.
Has an engineering attitude that enables him or her to formulate solutions to complex problems, taking into account relevant constraints of an economic, legal, social, ... nature.
Is aware of his or her social and ethical responsibility and can act accordingly.
Has a willingness for open communication and cooperation, both with engineers within and outside the discipline, and with other actors in the professional field.
Has insight into the broader role that engineers play in society.
Shows willingness to keep abreast of new scientific and technical evolutions, and to approach them with a critical mind.