Industrial Ecology - Master's Programme

Do you want to understand how industries can operate more sustainably? Industrial Ecology studies the flow of materials and energy in industries and consumer activities, exploring their impact on the environment. You’ll learn how economic, political, and social factors shape our global resource use and how you can contribute to a greener future. The international master’s degree in industrial ecology at NTNU offers an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development, environmental systems analysis, and sustainability data science. You will learn the analytical tools relevant for today’s society, and how to apply these to improve sustainability as it relates to climate, energy, waste, biodiversity, resources, circular economy, and sustainable production and consumption. These are the skills that qualify you for a researcher or consultant career.