The entrepreneurship of the region is expansive, and acclaimed in various places all over the world. Engineers in small and medium-sized companies work across several subject areas, and should therefore not specialise to too great an extent. This method of working also has much in common with larger corporations with decentralised, linear organisations, as well as with consultation companies. 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, search for and find the right technology, the right knowledge, to be problem-solvers and take responsibility for several areas of expertise, to be versatile and grow to become good leaders.
Good engineering involves training in how to identify, analyse and solve problems.
So that students can develop their ability to identify contexts and find alternative solutions to technical problems, teaching not only covers theory, but also how it is applied. Emphasis is placed on the use of IT, and the students enjoy practical occupational experience in close collaboration with the business community. 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.