Career prospects

The Industrial Ecology Programme has an extensive network including leading Norwegian firms, the environmental protection and administration, and various other organizations. There are great opportunities to work with industry or public administration, in the course of one's project and thesis work. Additionally we have many challenging research projects on the international scene. These forums open many opportunities for you, both while you study and at the conclusion of your education.

If you are particularly interested in a career in research, you can begin involving yourself in research projects early on, through IndEcol’s Apprentice Programme.

Because the master programme is both cross-disciplinary and international in nature, you will gain experience cooperating with people from varying academic and cultural backgrounds. As such you will be better equipped to compete for jobs in an increasingly international market.

Industry itself, has taken the initiative to create this program, and upon completion you will have unique competencies, which are increasingly in demand both in the private and public sector. The ability to consider the big picture, analyze complicated systems without losing perspective, will be your greatest advantage over those with traditional educations.

Our former students work in research, consulting, industry, construction business, shipping, government organizations and environmental NGOs. Here are some examples of current positions:
-          Environmental Coordinator, EPN ONO HSE, Statoil
-          Junior Consultant at BIO Intelligence Service, Paris
-          Consultant at EMS Konsult
-          PhD Candidate, NTNU
-          Consultant at Norsas
-          Senior advisor, Head of buildings unit at Enova SF (energy management)
-          Site Manager at AF Decom AS
-          Consultant at Norsk Energi (energy management)
-          Project engineer at Aventa AS
-          Science journalist at Aftenposten
-          Environmental Advisor at SWECO
-          Consultant and partner MiSA AS
-          PhD Candidate, Carnegie Mellon University
-          Senior Advisor at Pollution and Climate Agency
-          Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter / Research Fellow at Technische
                       Universitaet Berlin
-          Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
-          Head of Wind & Site at Agder Energi
-          Energy and environmental advisor at Entro
-          Senior engineer, HSE at StatoilHydro ASA
-          Vice President Supply Chain at Scatec Solar
-          Manager in Ernst & Young Advisory
-          Senior Advisor/Co-Founder at Point Carbon
-          Researcher at Ostfold Research
-          Research Assistant at NTNU
-          Scientist at NILU (air quality research)
-          Trainee - Engineer at Aker Solutions
-          Process Engineer at Cambi AS
-          Environmental Adviser at Norwegian Resource Centre for Waste  
                       Management and Recycling
-          Project Developer Hafslundbyen at Hafslund (urban development)
-          Technical Acc.Mgr. PLM at Summit Systems
-          Shipping and Environment Manager at Wilh. Wilhemsen ASA
-          PhD candidate at Centro GeoTecnologie - Università degli Studi di Siena
-          Advisor, Recycling and Climate Change at Norsk Industri
-          Sourcing Development Leader at DnB NOR (banking)
-          Energy Policy Advisor at Bellona (environmental NGO)
-          Industrial designer/ Associated professor
-          Environmental Advisor, Næringslivets NOx-fond (business organisation)