INRTU Launches Master's Program "Digital Design and Construction of Engineering Products"

This year, INRTU is launching a master's program "Digital Design and Construction of Engineering Products." Training is conducted in the field 15.04.02 "Technological Machines and Equipment" as part of the "Priority 2030" Program. There are 13 state-funded and 15 commercial places available, and the training period is two years.

The program is aimed at graduates of bachelor's and specialist degrees who want to expand their skills in digital design and construction, as well as the use of modern engineering analysis systems. Beginner specialists will learn about modern approaches to designing products fr om composite materials and additive manufacturing, as well as the use of VR technologies in production. In addition, engineers-designers with significant work experience interested in import substitution can also gain new knowledge, as the master's program includes a course on reverse engineering.

As noted by Alexey Strelkov, Deputy Director of the School of Aircraft Construction, Mechanical Engineering and Transport, the need to train designers of industrial equipment has long been apparent. However, the university had to reach a clear understanding of what kind of specialists are needed by engineering enterprises, who will train them, and also to think through the content of the program. The first step towards creating a new master's program can be considered the opening of a design and technology bureau at the School, wh ere graduates, postgraduates, and students work.

"If you look at research on the engineering labor market, the greatest demand is for designers, as the older generation is retiring – these specialists were mass-produced in the 1980s. In addition, with the course set for import substitution, everyone understands that before manufacturing their equipment, it needs to be designed.

Employees of the School of Aircraft Construction, Mechanical Engineering and Transport regularly carry out design orders for various equipment, including for aviation factories and the mining industry. Thus, the necessary competencies are present among the teachers, and we are ready to produce highly qualified personnel," explained Alexey Strelkov.

The educational program structure includes two tracks – design engineer and strength engineer. In the first year of training, master's students will study the same subjects. Then, it is planned to divide the tracks according to the professional activities of the students since most of the master's students are already working in production or based on command-engineering competitions (for those who have difficulty choosing), where they can take a role in one of the tracks.

"We will introduce master's students to domestic software, as Russian enterprises focus on it. In recent years, the university has been actively purchasing domestic software for design and engineering analysis under the ‘Priority 2030’ Program (Compass, Fidesys, T-FLEX with CAD, dynamics, strength analysis, etc.).

Our graduates must work with digital solutions. We will teach master's students to design and calculate the reinforcement of products not only from traditional materials but also from composites. There is also a block dedicated to the design of parts made using additive technologies.

Students will learn industrial design and VR technologies in elective classes. On the one hand, this is necessary for viewing visualization and practicing assembly processes and design ergonomics, and on the other hand, it is the ability to present their project and provide the customer with the opportunity to interact with the 3D model," clarified Alexey Strelkov.

Currently, twelve people have submitted applications to the admissions committee for this master's program. Documents are accepted until August 21 (in person, via Russian Post, or through the applicant's personal account).