This English-taught master’s programme combines engineering and business to give you practical, solution-focused skills and a deep understanding of how technical and commercial aspects interact. You will explore how to apply engineering knowledge within business contexts and develop the ability to create integrated, real-world solutions — especially in areas driven by new energy and sustainability challenges.
Regenerative energy systems and green technologies are central themes: the programme prepares you for roles across the energy transition, from designing and building systems to positions in consulting and sales. Because sustainability and energy efficiency affect virtually every sector, the course emphasizes a holistic perspective so you can apply green technology and energy-aware strategies beyond the traditional energy industry.
The full programme comprises 120 credit points (CP). Students who already hold an undergraduate degree in engineering sciences begin with a one-semester preliminary course in Business Studies (30 ECTS/CP). After successfully completing that preparatory semester, they continue into the standard master’s curriculum and complete the remaining credits for the master’s degree.
Requirements (concise)
Curriculum overview
This program combines core business and engineering instruction through a block-based, practice-oriented curriculum. The academic year is organised into eight five-week blocks that build on one another, beginning with a 14‑day introductory module and a university-wide preparatory phase to establish study skills. Teaching follows the CORE principle (Competence-Oriented Research and Education): you work in small teams on practical tasks, focus on a maximum of two subjects at a time within each five‑week block, and choose examination formats that best demonstrate the competences required (from written exams to learning diaries).
Key modules
Learning outcomes
Program structure and practical information
You must hold a completed undergraduate degree in a technical field and meet Germany’s higher-education entry standards. Specifically, the programme requires a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent university-level qualification such as a "Diplom") with at least 180 ECTS credits in engineering, industrial engineering, or a closely related subject area. This ensures you have the necessary technical foundation for graduate study in International Business and Engineering.
In addition to the degree, applicants must present a recognised higher-education entrance qualification. Acceptable certificates include the general university entrance qualification, the university of applied sciences entrance qualification, or the North Rhine-Westphalia extended university entrance qualification. If you completed your secondary or tertiary qualification outside Germany, you must hold the equivalent university entrance qualification as recognised by German authorities or the admitting institution—check with the admissions office if you are unsure whether your credentials are considered equivalent.
Admission requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
There isno deadlinefor enrolment. You can apply whenever you want. However, for a smooth process, we highly recommend applying as soon as possible.Important information:Please verify the specific visa deadlines for your country for beginning studies in Germany. You will only be able to enrol at the university if you have a visa valid for study in Germany. Please contact the German embassy in your home country to obtain the specific deadlines.
Graduates are prepared for technical and managerial roles at the intersection of engineering and business, such as project or plant engineering, product and systems design, energy-sector consulting, sales of technical solutions, and roles in sustainability or energy-efficiency management. The emphasis on renewable energy and green technologies also opens opportunities in companies undergoing digital and ecological transformation.
The practical final semester (master’s thesis in-company) and integrated internship phases make it easier to build professional networks and transition directly into industry positions, both in Germany and internationally.
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