Study programme
Basic information
Study programme in national registry:Guaranted by: Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling
Study field: Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources
Level of degree: 2
Form of study: present
Degree: Ing.
Length of study in years: 2
Professionally oriented: No
Joint study programme: No
Languages of delivery: english language, slovak language
Graduate profile
DescriptionThis advanced engineering degree programme focuses on the integration and innovative use of digital technologies and skills in industrial systems. It builds on the fundamental concepts acquired during the Bachelor's degree in the relevant or related degree programmes. The study programme focuses intensively on two interlinked domains: next-generation tools and methodologies to increase the efficiency of the production chain and state-of-the-art technologies aimed at innovative, efficient, low-carbon and sustainable industrial solutions. This is underpinned by a commitment to strengthen the resilience, competitiveness and environmental sustainability of current industrial processes, to ensure significant emission reductions and to expand the frontiers of specialised expertise. A significant part of the curriculum is dedicated to advanced technological and digital skills, which include not only specific technical skills but also personal and interpersonal (soft-skills) skills that are crucial in today's rapidly evolving industrial age. Students will have a comprehensive advanced knowledge of cutting-edge software packages, tools and platforms including the use of programming languages in industry, including those dealing with industrial analysis, environmental impact assessment, strategic planning and advanced modelling and simulation of manufacturing processes. The engineering program emphasizes a digital transformation approach with a priority on sustainability and long-term value creation in the industrial sector according to current industry requirements. This advanced and comprehensive degree program will offer deeper insights into various manufacturing processes and technologies, from advanced metallurgical processes to innovative state-of-the-art industrial technologies available. The program also provides strategies to minimize emissions and adopt sustainable business models and practices. In addition to technical knowledge, the curriculum aims to hone managerial skills, strategic thinking, advanced organizational skills, and enhanced presentation and communication skills. A key aspect of the curriculum will be the involvement of real case studies, industrial projects and collaborative research, ensuring that graduates will be able to apply their acquired knowledge practically in addition to theoretical knowledge. The ultimate goal of this engineering degree programme is to shape the next generation of industry leaders. These professionals will not only handle the complex challenges of the modern industrial world with agility, but will also be knowledgeable in the spheres of environmental protection and technological advancement.
Learning objectives
The graduate has advanced knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics, metallurgical processes, thermo-chemical processes and energy science; he/she is familiar with methods and means of organisation and management; he/she has knowledge of current objectives of sustainable development and of environmental, social and corporate management and marketing; he/she has analytical and digital skills; he/she has an overview of methods of modelling and simulation of industrial processes; he/she is familiar with alternative sources of energy and possibilities of electrification and technologies of combustion of fuels. The graduate understands the technical, economic, ecological, managerial and legal disciplines within the needs of the field; understands the interrelationships, knows the necessary theories, concepts and methods of the field enabling to collect data and perform problem analysis for the performance of lower technical and managerial functions; understands the possibilities, conditions and limitations of the use of theories, concepts and methods in technical practice; is able to independently carry out a research project, to find and sort and present information relevant for the solution of the entrusted task, and possibly also to propose simple and innovative procedures. Applies knowledge of process digitisation, decarbonisation and sustainable industry, data analysis and information technology. Focuses on sustainability, digitalisation and energy transformation of industry and applies his/her knowledge according to the current needs of industry in order to achieve carbon neutrality according to the global Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and the European Union.
Main learning outcomes
The graduate is able to communicate effectively with management and technicians/engineers in the operation of production, is able to apply digital skills to the production process and implement individual analytical-digital skills to smaller technological-process units; understands the essence of environmental, social and corporate management and the goals of a sustainable enterprise; has a basic understanding of experimental methodology, laboratory work, analytical procedures, the accuracy and processing of laboratory measurement results and operational data and their software evaluation; as well as of management systems and logistics; is able to apply and apply knowledge to handle various tasks and problem solving in the field of optimization and digitalization of technical processes; is prepared to hold a managerial position as a technologist; to work in the field of management and quality control, as well as in the business and public sector. He is prepared for team work and can communicate in a foreign language. He/she is oriented towards finalizing solutions and is able to defend a problem-solving approach
Professions
Professions for which the graduate is prepared at the time of completion.
- Zlievarenský špecialista metalurg 7
- Zlievarenský špecialista projektant 7
- Špecialista riadenia kvality v hutníctve 7
- Zlievarenský špecialista riadenia kvality 7
- Zlievarenský špecialista technológ 7
- Zlievarenský špecialista vo výskume a vývoji 7
- Metalograf 6
- Technik kontroly kvality v hutníctve, laborant 5
- Hutnícky špecialista vo výskume a vývoji 7
Employability
Evaluation of the study programme graduates employabilityEvaluation of the study programme quality by employers
Structure and content of the study programme
Suggested study plan in the MIAS portalCurrent academic year plan and current schedule
Current academic year planCurrent schedule: MAIS portal
Persons responsible for the study programme
Person responsible for thequality of the study programme: prof. Ing. Jaroslav Legemza, PhD.List of persons responsible for the profile courses:
- prof. Ing. Jaroslav Legemza, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Branislav Buľko, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Peter Demeter, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Peter Futáš, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Iveta Vasková, PhD.
Student representatives: Bc. Róbert Rybár
Study department
Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme and support
List and characteristics of the study programme classroomsAll the classrooms listed below are used directly for teaching in the given study program and are also connected to practice, thus maintaining a high and up-to-date knowledge base of the Institute of Metallurgy: Laboratory for chemical analyzes of materials in ferrous metallurgy Laboratory of steel and foundry melting technologies Laboratory of physical-chemical microscopic and structural analyses Laboratory for testing molding compounds Laboratory of simulation of flow processes - LSPP SiMet Laboratory - Computer simulation of metallurgical processes LAB 21 - Laboratory for research of high-temperature processes Laboratory of special preparation of models Blast furnace batch preparation laboratory Laboratory of combustion and heat exchange processes Laboratory of renewable resources Laboratory for the analysis of physical and chemical properties Ceramic laboratory and PLATAURUM laboratory Hall PK12 - drying ovens, high-temperature ovens up to 1500°C, press, mills, mass mixer, laboratory tables, sieves Chemical laboratory Laboratory of chemical metallurgy and materials Laboratory of thermomechanical analyzes and mercury porosimetry Diffraction powder analysis laboratory A more detailed overview of the infrastructure: http://umet.fmmr.tuke.sk/Home/LabsHaZ
Characteristics of the information provision
Access to study literature: http://opac.lib.tuke.sk/tukeopac?fn=*searchform https://ohaz.umet.fmmr.tuke.sk/inter/index.htm https://ohaz.umet. fmmr.tuke.sk/pages/study/scripts.html https://ohaz.umet.fmmr.tuke.sk/pages/study/elecedu.html Library services are concentrated in the University Library (UK) of the Technical University in Košice, which include all activities from searching in the library fund to searching for information in the online catalog and available databases (WoS, Scopus, Springer Link, etc.), to making specific documents available in printed or electronic form in the UK TUKE fund (the total number of documents is 186966, of which 64228 books, 40046 textbooks, 7779 anthologies, 6341 bound periodicals, 7718 electronic documents, 31846 final and qualification theses). UK also provides: loan services; consulting services; reference services; digital services; MVS and MKVS service; education and training for writing theses.
E-learning
steeluniversity.org https://ohaz.umet.fmmr.tuke.sk/inter/index.htm Licensed: https://steeluniversity.org/ University: https://moodle.tuke.sk/moodle/ Microsoft Teams Webex
Institution partners
Employees of Research and Development, US Steel Košice, s.r.o., have long been providing lectures on the subjects: Modeling and optimization of processes I. and Theoretical foundations of steelmaking processes. Director of the Research-Innovation and Technology Center, n.o. - for a long time provides part of the lectures on the subject: Use of secondary raw materials and energies in the production of iron and steel. Employees of ŽP Výskumno-vývojové centrum, s.r.o. - lectures focused on the issue of steel processing and casting from the perspective of practice from the subject: Secondary metallurgy and casting of steel. The employees of OFZ, a.s. have been providing part of the lectures and exercises for a long time on the subject: Production of ferroalloys. As part of the educational process, partners are also persons from the external environment who take part in state exams or prepare assessments for final theses. Among our permanent partners are mainly employees of the institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Košice (Institute of Materials Research, v.v.i., Institute of Geotechnics, v.v.i., Institute of Experimental Physics v.v.i.) and other workers of industrial enterprises. Overview of partners: https://umet.fmmr.tuke.sk/Cooperation/Partners
Admission procedures
Required abilities and necessary admission requirementAdmission procedures
Results of the admission process over the last period