Course Concept

The purpose of the School of Engineering is to produce engineering graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to help companies develop products, production systems and markets.

A region of entrepreneurs

Trade and industry in Sweden consists mostly of small and medium-sized companies. Jönköping is located in a region with a greater concentration of successful small and medium-sized companies than anywhere else in Sweden. Entrepreneurship in the region is expansive, and acclaimed in various places all over the world. Engineers in small and medium-sized companies work across several broad subject areas without being highly specialised. This method of working also has much in common with larger corporations with decentralized, linear organizations, as well as with consultancy companies.

The engineers of the future

For the engineers of the future, it is not enough just to know what is technologically feasible: it is also important to have an overall perspective and understanding of what is economically viable and environmentally sound. The degree programmes are in line with the working methods in small and medium-sized companies. Particular emphasis is placed on encouraging students to be flexible in their search for finding the right technology, the right knowledge, and being problem-solvers, taking responsibility for several areas of expertise, being versatile and growing to become good leaders.

The Engineering Concept

The basis of our educational concept is the genuine engineering and entrepreneurial spirit which characterizes small and medium-sized companies. Apart from a broad technical know-how, the programmes also develop good engineering, leadership and communication skills, along with business-mindedness and an environmental approach based on an international perspective.

Good Engineering involves training in how to identify, analyze and solve problems, as well as how to express this well verbally and in writing. In order for students to develop their ability to identify contexts and find alternative solutions to technical problems, the teaching not only covers theory, but also how it is applied. Emphasis is placed on the use of IT, and students enjoy practical work experience in close collaboration with the business community.

Leadership and communication cover such areas as training in oral and written communication, project-oriented working methods, leading and motivating people in small and medium-sized companies, entrepreneurship and decision-making.

Business-mindness involves taking a business-like approach to engineering work. Students are taught the fundaments of business law, marketing, financial control, accounting and production finance calculations.

Environmental awareness covers knowledge about what is in keeping with a sustainable ecological society, as well as environmental and human aspects of future products and production.

The international perspective means that students are given the opportunity to learn and work with foreign languages and inter-cultural communication. Good conditions exist for lecturer/student exchanges with overseas universities.

Host companies

In order not to lose sight of the connection between theory and practice, students are put in touch with host companies. These host companies constitute a vital part of the Engineering Concept.

IT in teaching

Working with computers is a vital element. All students are given comprehensive training in how to solve problems with computer support, technical systematization, administration, mathematical simulation and database searches. The focus on computers is so strong that each student always has access to a computer 24 hours a day.