Technical Management (MEng)

Program overview

As contemporary economies become more interconnected and fast-moving, employers increasingly value professionals who can bridge technical know-how and business judgement rather than narrow specialists. This English‑taught master’s program prepares students to take a holistic view of technical and commercial challenges and to make clear, result‑oriented decisions in complex environments.

The curriculum combines mathematical, technical and economic perspectives so graduates develop both domain expertise and managerial competence. Emphasis is placed on defining, analysing and solving complex, interdisciplinary problems, while also building leadership skills such as responsibility for results and personnel management. The course is designed to prepare students for management responsibilities that require balancing technical constraints with commercial objectives.

Program focus areas (what you will study and be able to do)

• Production management and production logistics
• Intralogistics
• Transportation logistics, including transportation planning and control
• Addressing interdisciplinary tasks that span technical and business domains

Key competencies you will gain

• Mathematical, technical and business/economic knowledge applied to industrial contexts
• Ability to clearly define, analyse and solve complex problems
• Preparedness for management roles with an emphasis on result‑oriented leadership and personnel responsibility

Note: This description highlights the programme’s aims and thematic areas; check the official programme page for detailed curriculum structure, admission criteria and application deadlines.

Curriculum overview

This programme combines a solid engineering foundation with targeted business administration and IT coursework to prepare graduates for technical leadership roles. In the first semester all students follow a common lecture programme that establishes core competencies in industrial engineering, systems thinking and analytical methods. Complementary modules in business administration and information technology ensure graduates can bridge technical and managerial responsibilities in industrial settings.

In the second semester students choose one of three specialisation tracks—Logistics, Production or Transportation (systems)—to develop domain-specific expertise and practical problem‑solving skills. The third semester is dedicated to an independent Master’s thesis, allowing students to apply learned methods to a real-world or research project and demonstrate scholarly independence.

Key modules and learning outcomes

• Core engineering and systems modules (first semester) — develop analytical and design skills fundamental to industrial engineering.
• Business administration modules — build competencies in management, finance and organisational decision‑making relevant to engineering contexts.
• IT modules — provide practical tools for modelling, data analysis and digital systems used in modern industrial environments.
• Specialisation modules (second semester) — deepen specialist knowledge in one of: Logistics, Production, or Transportation (systems), enabling students to tackle sector‑specific challenges.
• Master’s thesis (third semester) — demonstrates ability to plan, execute and communicate an independent research or applied project.

What you will be able to do after graduation

• Integrate engineering methods with business and IT perspectives to manage technical projects and processes.
• Apply specialised knowledge from Logistics, Production or Transportation to design, optimise and evaluate industrial systems.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and communicate solutions to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Conduct independent research or applied development work as evidenced by the Master’s thesis.

Graduates are prepared for management roles in production, intralogistics, transportation planning and control, and supply chain/operations management. The programme emphasises result-oriented leadership and personnel management, equipping graduates to take on responsibility in industrial companies, logistics providers, and transport authorities.

Typical career paths include operations or logistics manager, production planner, transport planner/control specialist, and management or consulting roles in supply chain and transport sectors. The international orientation and applied focus also support careers in multinational firms and organisations with global site strategies.