Product Development and Integrative Technology

Top Up (Bachelor Degree) | 1½ year (90 ECTS) | Application 15.3 or 1.7 | Download curriculum

Look into the future and challenge existing boundaries. This programme is relevant for both Danish and international students.

Would you like to play a role when businesses develop new products or implement new technologies in production? With a BA in Product Development & Integrative Technology, your job will be to look to the future and to challenge existing solutions. At the same time, you must be able to argue in favour of your choices, and help to successfully manage processes from idea to finished product.

On the programme, you learn to apply your professional expertise, and you learn to interact with other disciplines to address and solve issues and problems in the best possible way. Both you and your fellow students have already completed your AP degrees, and together you must integrate your various backgrounds and expertise into your project work during the programme.

The teaching focuses on problem-oriented project work and on solving concrete problems and issues defined by you and your fellow students and/or a company.

The programme provides you with analytical, methodological and practical skills that enable you to integrate and manage product development processes in technical fields. Products developed on this programme may be physical products, concepts or technical services.

After completing the programme, you will be working with all the disciplines involved in developing new products, and you will be the expert in terms of communicating and integrating these disciplines in the product development so that the best and most future-proof product will ultimately reach the consumers.

The BA programme in Product Development & Integrative Technology allows you to top up your existing AP qualification in installation, automation, energy, product development/production and IT network/electronics.

Programme content and structure

The BA programme in Product Development & Integrative Technology is a top-up programme for various academy profession programmes and therefore only takes 1½ years to complete (90 ECTS).

During the first two semesters (5th and 6th semesters), you are introduced to the theory of the discipline and learn about necessary methods and tools etc., for example, in connection with ideation and project management. During the last semester (7th semester), you will take an internship and write your bachelor project.

As a student in the programme, you must complete the following obligatory elements:

Theoretical Product Development
Professional Product Development and Design
Interdisciplinary Product Development and Design
Sustainability in Product Development

The obligatory elements are largely based on project work, and as part of the teaching activities, you and your fellow students will learn more about technological project work, theory of science and methods as well as integrative technology.

Specialisations

A small part of the study programme is divided into three specialisations, depending on your qualifying academy profession programme:

Development of products and production – for AP graduates in Production Technology
Automation and installation – for AP graduates in Automation Engineering, Energy Technology or Service Engineering (Plumbing Technology and High-voltage Technology)
IT/electronics – for AP graduates in IT Technology

On the individual specialisations, targeted teaching will be offered about innovation and product development, and you will be introduced to construction and planning of projects as well as environmental issues and sustainability.

Internship

During the 7th semester, you will find an internship. The internship period is ten weeks (corresponding to 15 ECTS points) and takes place in a relevant company, where you can try out everything you have learned in the programme. You can take your internship at an industrial company, a small or medium-sized design agency, a firm of architects etc.

Your internship advisor at KEA will help you with any practical questions concerning your internship with a host company which you must find yourself.

Bachelor project

For the bachelor project, you will use the analytical and methodological skills you have acquired during your studies to work with a complex issue. You must demonstrate that you can manage a project, integrate and coordinate the technical, creative and financial aspects of a development process, and communicate and present the project to relevant stakeholders.

More information

If you want to know more in details about the programme and the elements, you can read more in the curriculum.

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Study form

The teaching activities are organised in such a way that the teaching methods underpin the disciplinary content being worked on.

The teaching activities include:

Lectures
Classroom instruction, problem-based learning, case work and project work with presentation and opponent activities
Guidance in connection with individual and joint assignments, e.g. in connection with project work
Reading groups, study groups and workshops

How will you study?

In the BA in Product Development & Integrative Technology programme, you are encouraged to think in new, innovative way. The study programme involves in-depth study of a combination of theory and practice and ensures that you can always present very clear, well founded arguments in favour of your choices.

You are provided with the skills needed to manage the process from idea to finished product in a visionary manner. You learn a broad range of the latest methods. These methods will help you to focus on a problem or issue and identify the innovative parameters pertaining to it.

Process and methodology

You will, among other things, analyse and map the problems and issues that interest you

This could also be through user observation. How do people interact with a given product, and what are their needs and challenges?

This could also be, through collecting market knowledge. What does the market for a specific product type look like?

We often work with concrete cases and problems presented by the companies that we work with.

What does it take to study at KEA?

Studying is not just about attending lectures and classes and taking part in the teaching activities. The active enrolment model shows you what is expected of you as a student at KEA.

The study programmes at KEA are full-time programmes, which means that you should expect to have to devote an average of about 42 hours a week to your studies. The hours are split between various activities such as teaching activities and preparation time.

Career and future

Having completed the BA programme in Product Development & Integrative Technology, you can pursue a career in many different types of businesses.

Your forte will be your ability to work in an interdisciplinary way, and you will often gradually move towards a role as coordinator, project manager, consultant or technical manager.

Further education

With a BA in Product Development & Integrative Technology, you may be eligible to take a Master's degree programme.

You can contact the Study and Career Advisors if you have questions about the Danish Education System.

Programme start

The programme commences on 23 August 2021.

Admission

Admission requirements
The following Danish AP degrees qualify for admission:
- Service Engineering, plumbing
- Electrical Service Engineering
- Energy Technology
- Automation Technology
- IT Technology
- Production Technology
3 separate programmes

A small part of the education is divided in 3 separate programmes depending on your qualifying AP degree:
- Development of products and production (AP Graduate in Production Technology)
- Automation and Service Engineering (AP Graduate in Service Engineering, Automation and Energy Technology)
- IT Network and Electronics Technology (AP Graduate in IT Technology)
In order for the 3 separate programmes to be formed, there have to be enough applicants with the above mentioned qualifications.

If you have an equally relevant higher education, you can apply for "admission with special permission" based on an individual competency assessment (IKV).

Please note that you must document competencies equivalent to the qualifying Danish AP degrees.

Deadline for IKV application: see the section "Admission with special permission".
Language requirements

All applicants must have passed English at a level equivalent to a Danish Upper Secondary education B-level.

If you're applying with a Danish-taught AP degree, you have to include documentation for your English B level.

Read more about English levels and requirements
Application fee

Non-EU applicants are required to pay an application fee in order for KEA to process their application.

Read more about the application fee
Admission with special permission
If you do not meet the formal admission requirements, you can apply for admission with special permission based on an individual competency assessment (IKV), (in Danish: "Individuel KompetenceVurdering - IKV).

In an IKV, KEA assesses whether your competencies correspond to fulfillment of the formal admission requirements for the programme in question. You must document competencies corresponding to fulfillment of the formal admission requirements, and you must document that you meet the language requirements.

If you wish to apply for admission with special permission, you must meet the following application deadlines:
- Summer intake: 15 March at 12.00 CET
Below you can read more about the application process and find the application form:

Guidelines for applying for an IKV

IKV-Application form

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Application

How to apply
You must apply via the application form on this page. Remember to submit all your documentation with the application.

A small part of the education is divided in 3 separate programmes depending on your qualifying AP:
- Development of products and production (AP Graduate in Production Technology)
- Automation and Service Engineering (AP Graduate in Service Engineering, automation and energy technology)
- IT Network and Electronics Technology (AP Graduate in IT Technology)
In order for the 3 separate programmes to be formed, there have to be enough applicants with the above mentioned qualifications.

Please note: The link to the application form is only active, when we are open for applications.

Read more about the application process

When evaluating your application we look at your weighted grade average. Therefore, you must have passed the final exam at the latest 1 July. If you pass the exam after the deadline, your application will not be handled further.
Application deadline

All applicants can apply from 1 February.

Danish / EU / EAA students with a relevant Danish AP degree

The application deadline for all Danish / EU / EAA students with a qualifying Danish AP degree is 1 July at 12:00 noon CET. You’ll get the final admission answer on 9 July.

EU/EAA students without a qualifying Danish AP degree

The application deadline for EU/EAA students without a qualifying Danish AP degree is 15 March at 12:00 noon CET. You’ll get the final admission answer on 9 July (early June if you live outside Denmark).

non-EU citizens

The application deadline for non-EU citizens is 15 March at 12:00 noon CET. You’ll get the final admission answer in May.
Entrance Grade Point Average

All admitted (2020)
Limitations

If you have completed a master’s degree, you are not eligible to start a second degree at an equivalent or lower level unless there are vacant study places. This limitation applies to all applicants holding a master’s degree regardless of whether it is a Danish or an international master’s degree.

Read more about the application process, tuition fees, transfer to KEA etc. on the page Application and admission.

Contact

Questions about application and admission

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You can call us Monday to Friday, between 10.00-13.00. All times are CET.

Questions about programme choice, courses and career

Contact the Study and Career Advisor:

Düncan Ünkap Andersen

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Nikoline Scanholm

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General information

Language

The programme is offered in English.
Address

Classes take place at:

Campus Guldbergsgade
Guldbergsgade 29N
2200 København N
Denmark

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Programme start

The programme commences in August.

Find the precise date for the study start here
Finance
The programme is entitled to the state education support (SU) for Danish citizens. Read more at www.su.dk

Tuition fee terms 2020:
- Nordic/EU/EEA students are free of charge
- Non-EU citizens must pay a tuition fee of € 5,600 per semester
There is no fee for following students:
- Students from the European Union (EU)
- Students from EEA countries (Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland)
- Students from Switzerland
- Students who are granted permanent residency or time-limited permit with the possibility of permanent residence in Denmark
- Students exchanged with Danish students as part of a bilateral agreement with an educational institution abroad
- Students who are granted residence permit under §9c, paragraph 1 of the Aliens Act as the accompanying child of a foreigner with a residency permit issued under pursuant to section 9a of the Aliens Act
Expenses

Own notebook PC and books (approximately 7.500 dkr.).
Scholarship

Unfortunately, the Danish Government has discontinued allocating funds towards scholarships for non-EU/EEA students.

Due to this decision, KEA is unable to offer any scholarships at this point.
Curriculum

Download current curriculum (2018)

Previous curricula

Download previous curriculum (2015)

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Code of conduct

KEA has a set of general codes of conduct, which apply to everyone. Locally, there might be more detailed codes.

Read the Code of Conduct
Diploma Supplement

KEA issues a Diploma Supplement in English automatically at the end of your studies, as a supplement to your diploma.

The Diploma Supplement is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the qualification.

The Diploma Supplement contains a description of KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology and the Danish educational system.

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Product Development and Integrative Technology

Programme content and structure

Specialisations

Internship

Bachelor project

More information

Study form

How will you study?

Process and methodology

What does it take to study at KEA?

Career and future

Further education

Programme start

Admission

Admission requirements

The following Danish AP degrees qualify for admission:

3 separate programmes

Language requirements

Application fee

Admission with special permission

Application

How to apply

Application deadline

Danish / EU / EAA students with a relevant Danish AP degree

EU/EAA students without a qualifying Danish AP degree

non-EU citizens

Entrance Grade Point Average

Limitations

Contact

Questions about application and admission

Questions about programme choice, courses and career

General information

Language

Address

Programme start

Finance

Tuition fee terms 2020:

Expenses

Scholarship

Curriculum

Previous curricula

Code of conduct

Diploma Supplement

KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology

Contact

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