Collaboration Archives - MSPI - Master's in Sustainable Product-Service System Innovation

Thesis and project collaboration

Tobias Larsson — Sun, 03 May 2015 21:59:46 +0000

The MSPI-program with its interdisciplinary approach invites industries for collaboration, and also to partner in a variety of activities within MSPI.

Projects with MSPI

Numerous course projects and thesis projects have been done by MSPI by the requests of company partners through on-going collaboration. Some examples of areas that the projects have focused:

Unleashing student creativity to explore new innovation opportunities around a new product concept.
Exploring innovations that improve the sustainability aspects of a current product or service.
Learning how sustainability can be a driver for innovation processes.
Developing existing products into product-service systems with the intent of increasing revenue by providing more value to partners.

Great opportunities for projects

Because of the diversity of experiences and richness in background knowledge of the students, there are great opportunities for design projects that need a fresh perspective. Some of the collaboration opportunities are listed below:

One-time student projects
On-going projects in various MSPI courses
Master’s thesis projects
MSPI Programme sponsorship
Student scholarship sponsorship

More information

To get more information about some of the projects that have been done in MSPI so far, please refer to the course project and MSc Thesis archives.

If you want to with us on projects, please contact us.

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Support us!

Tobias Larsson — Sun, 03 May 2015 21:59:22 +0000

Education is crucial! With this international master programme we create the product-service innovators of tomorrow.

Support us with the abilities you have.

It may be

Student scholarships which are essential in protecting the international and cross-cultural profile of the class by providing funds to students who lack the personal resources to finance a year in Sweden particularly those from poorer regions of the world. Scholarships are vital to the success of the MSPI programme, for without them we will miss the opportunity to host qualified, passionate students from parts of the world where strong sustainable development leadership is desperately needed. A gift of US$10 000 will allow a student participate in the programme, and our goal is to provide scholarships for at least five students annually.
Innovation Internships that provide recent MSPI graduates an opportunity to closely interact with product developers, innovators, innovation leaders, and academic experts. Through placement programs, we can strengthen and extend the learning experience, strengthen our own core staff, and foster our relationships with our partners.
Visiting Leaders and Scholars Exchange which brings experts and leaders, particularly those with global perspectives, to share their experiences with the MSPI class, other BTH students and the local community.
Donation of material, machines or equipment for MSPI to “play around with” in their prototyping labs.
Donation of time where you take part in our work and support the development of the program, and marketing.
Donation of money for the programme to be used for increased quality, travel, and other expenses.

For more detailed information, or to discuss donation options, please contact us.

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Testimonials

Tobias Larsson — Sun, 03 May 2015 20:03:19 +0000

Testimonials from MSPIs and partners.

”What I find amazing is that not only are different disciplines connected, but also people from all over the world. This give perspectives and influences in the work that we have not previously thought of or paid attention to. The end result will come into direct use, not only as inspiration, but also as roadmaps for the future.”

Jenny Elfsberg, Director, Emerging Technologies, Volvo Construction Equipment in relation to the PSS Extreme Innovation project presentations 2012.

“It change dramatically how we develop products and services”

Behrad Mirafshar, Iran, MSPI’12

“The last two years have completely changed my life. So many tremendous experiences”

Aaron Lewis, Canada, MSPI’12

“Via MSPI we will have good access to students that are trained in solving the problems we are facing as we speak”

Ola Isaksson, Company Specialist, Adjunct Professor, GKN Aerospace Engine Systems at company hosted field trip 2011.

“Wow, I learned so many things … I think I’m a system thinker now. The international aspects make this a great experience”

Carolina Villamil, Colombia, MSPI’12

“It gives me great tools, for real life, MSPI is the future!”

Björn Tenland, Sweden, MSPI’12

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MSPI partners

Tobias Larsson — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:27:25 +0000

The Master’s Programme in Sustainable Product-Service Innovation (MSPI) was started in response to an interest from industry to have graduates with competence in product / service development and sustainability. The companies listed here have supported the MSPI programme with their time, expertise, and enthusiasm — helping both to ensure that the curriculum in the MSPI programme is relevant to industry today and in the near future, while also agreeing to assist with study visits and student projects.

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