This English-taught Master’s programme bridges engineering and business for students who already hold a Bachelor of Engineering and have some professional experience. Designed around Germany’s strong manufacturing tradition, it awards a Master of Arts with a special MBA and Eng orientation and combines management perspectives with hands-on engineering methods.
On the business side you will study strategic and financial frameworks, leadership and change management, plus communication and negotiation skills needed to implement organisational improvements. The engineering curriculum emphasises operational excellence—lean management, Six Sigma, and agile approaches—alongside digitalisation topics such as Industry 4.0 and 5.0, data management and smart supply chains. A holistic view of business operations (including purchasing and IT) is embedded throughout the programme.
Teaching uses modern, practice-oriented methods like cloud-based simulations, haptic management games and real case studies, and the course structure includes internship semesters to build valuable work experience. Graduates leave with an interdisciplinary toolkit of engineering and business know‑how, improved intercultural competence, and German language skills (at least B1) by the time of graduation.
Typical career entry roles
Entry requirements (concise)
Program structure and learning approach The programme runs over four semesters. The first two semesters combine practice-oriented theory and hands-on learning—case studies, lab work, excursions and meetings with industry experts—to build applied skills in industrial engineering and operations. Across these semesters students complete 12 taught modules (5 ECTS each), covering foundational topics and specialised core subjects. The final two semesters are devoted to workplace learning: a company internship in a production or supply chain management (SCM) department and the Master's thesis, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to real industrial problems.
Key modules and competencies Core taught content includes Industry 4.0 and Data Management, Smart Factory Planning and Engineering, Business Process Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning and Control, Quality Management and Innovation Management, plus an elective. Foundational modules cover Applied Economics and Intercultural Management and the Strategic and Financial Framework, together with staged German language courses. Learning outcomes focus on designing and optimising production and supply-chain processes, using data and Industry 4.0 concepts to improve factory planning and control, implementing quality and process-excellence measures, and managing innovation in industrial contexts.
Professional practice: internship and thesis Semesters three and four are reserved for a substantial industry placement (30 ECTS) and a research-oriented Master's thesis (30 ECTS). This placement must take place in a production facility or SCM department, enabling students to gain extended practical experience, build professional networks and produce an applied final project that demonstrates their ability to solve real-world operational challenges.
Requirements and credits (concise)
This program requires a completed undergraduate degree in an engineering-related field. Your bachelor’s must come from a recognized/accredited university and should carry at least 180 ECTS credits (or the credit/value considered equivalent in your home country). Admissions staff will assess non‑European credit systems on a case‑by‑case basis, so international applicants should be prepared to document how their degree compares to the 180 ECTS baseline.
In addition to the academic credential, applicants need practical experience and a personal statement. At least one year of relevant professional experience is expected, and you must submit a letter of motivation that explains your reasons for applying and how your background fits the program. It’s helpful to describe concrete professional tasks and goals in the motivation letter and to provide verifiable documentation of work experience when you apply.
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Summer Semester (International)
30 November 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
30 November 2026
Graduates are prepared for operational and management roles in manufacturing and supply-chain organisations. Typical entry-level positions include Lean Manager, Project Manager, Quality Manager, Operations Controller, Product Manager, Process Manager and technical advisory roles.
Because the programme combines engineering methods with business and financial training—and includes a substantial industry internship—graduates are attractive to production companies, factory planners, OEMs and suppliers across sectors that prioritise operational excellence and digital transformation.
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