Master
Technology and Operations Management
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking data-driven operations and supply chain expertise with a sustainability focus at a leading Dutch research university; limited detailed career outcomes published on the main programme page.
Tuition · Intl
↗€22,200
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗242
DUO ↓28% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
29 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,549
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Study Technology and Operations Management in Groningen and learn to use big data, analytical tools, and strategies to develop sustainable, human-centric, and resilient business solutions.
Are you eager to help today’s organizations leverage their data? Would you like to apply your expertise in data and technology at the operational heart of a company, driving business, environmental, and societal benefits?
In MSc Technology and Operations Management, you will focus on data analytics, data science, programming, and simulation models, which will equip you to extract insights from complex data and make informed, impactful managerial decisions. Tailor your study:
* develop insights into operational processes across various sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, services, energy, healthcare, and governance through elective courses.
* specialise in Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence or Energy Transition and Climate Change.
Diverse career opportunities: we prepare you for roles such as data analyst, supply chain expert, project manager, production manager, maintenance engineer, and consultant at top firms like ASML, Philips, KPMG, FrieslandCampina, and Accenture.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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Tracks from HOVI
Master InternshipSpecialisation
Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.
Energy Transition and Climate ChangeSpecialisation
Digitalization and Artificial IntelligenceSpecialisation
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: bedrijfstechniek, technische bedrijfsvoering
Median starting salary (field)€3,549/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field78%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4.2/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree78%
Women among first-years19%
Say workload is “just right”45%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 33 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities4
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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