Program overview
This continuing-education master's prepares you for leadership roles at the intersection of engineering and management. You will build advanced technical expertise alongside professional and business-management skills, with the goal of qualifying for management positions and laying groundwork for doctoral study. The degree awarded is a Master of Engineering (MEng), an internationally recognised qualification accredited by ZEvA (Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency).
Curriculum highlights
The study structure combines mandatory core modules that deliver the programme’s defined competencies with mandatory elective modules that let you specialise further. Core topics include sustainable engineering and innovation management, where you learn to identify responsible development opportunities and design holistic, sustainable solutions. The programme also emphasises product development—covering concept development, strategic planning, testing and performance—to give you hands-on, industry-relevant capabilities.
Digital and professional skills
To round out your professional profile, the curriculum integrates data and computer science subjects, reflecting their central role in digitalisation. Together with project- and management-oriented training, these elements ensure you graduate with a balanced mix of technical depth, innovation-focused thinking, and managerial competence.
Requirements (programme structure and outcomes)
This 1.5‑year (three‑semester) Master’s programme awards 90 ECTS and is designed to blend technical knowledge with management expertise while allowing students to professionalise in specific fields. Intakes are possible every semester; the winter term runs from September to January and the summer term from March to July. A current module overview is published on the programme website and a detailed module handbook/module book is available for full course descriptions.
During the first two semesters you will develop the ability to carry out management functions in technology-driven organisations and learn to create and apply creative, confident problem‑solving strategies. Core compulsory modules cover Business Management and Computer Sciences in the winter term, and Sustainability in Engineering, Introduction to Data Sciences, Communication & Culture and Marketing in the summer term. A broad set of electives (each 5 ECTS) lets you specialise in areas such as digitalisation, production, quality, energy, law and strategic or sustainable innovation management.
The final (third) semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis and the colloquium (defence). You may write the thesis at the university or in partnership with industry under joint supervision by a professor and an industrial supervisor—the programme generally recommends the industry‑linked option. Optional German language tuition is offered in small, level‑based groups (placement test determines the right course); participation is voluntary but strongly recommended to improve career prospects in Germany. The programme also arranges factory visits, excursions and guest lectures to expose students to real workplace settings and intercultural aspects of professional life.
Key facts / requirements
This program expects applicants to hold a completed degree in a technical or scientific discipline. Suitable qualifications include a German “Diplom,” a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent degree that represents at least three and a half years of university-level study in fields such as electrical or mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, natural sciences, information science, or closely related technical areas.
In addition to the academic credential, a minimum of one year of full‑time postgraduate work experience is mandatory. Reliable, certified proof of English language proficiency must also be provided with your application. If you come from China, India, or Vietnam, you must submit the original certificate issued by the German Embassy’s academic assessment office (Akademische Prüfstelle); your application cannot be processed without this document. See the APS / academic assessment office pages below for details and how to obtain the certificate.
APS / academic assessment office information:
Winter Semester (International)
30 April 2026
Summer Semester (International)
31 October 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for managerial and specialist roles at the interface of engineering and business — for example product or project management, technical leadership, innovation management, operations and quality management in technology-driven companies. The programme's mix of technical, business and digital skills targets employers in manufacturing, energy, automation, IT and consulting.
Because the MEng is accredited and research-oriented to some extent, graduates who meet additional requirements can also pursue doctoral studies. The university supports career development through industry contacts, optional internships and the Career Service.
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