Program Overview

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Fachrichtung Bauingenieurwesen, M.Sc.

Overview

The Master's program in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Industrial Engineering) with a focus on Bauingenieurwesen (Civil Engineering) is an interdisciplinary program that aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in both technical and business aspects of civil engineering. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the construction industry, where they can work as experts in the interface between technology and business.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science
• Start of Studies: Winter and Summer semesters
• Standard Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 120
• Language: German

Admission Requirements

• First University Degree: A recognized first university degree that demonstrates the necessary technical and business background for the Master's program.
• Language Skills: Proof of German language proficiency is required for admission.

Program Structure

The program is divided into two main areas: technical and business. In the technical area, students can specialize in one of the following fields:

• Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau (Structural Engineering)
• Wasserwesen (Hydraulic Engineering)
• Baubetrieb und Geotechnik (Construction Management and Geotechnics)
• Verkehrswesen und Raumplanung (Transportation Engineering and Urban Planning)

In the business area, students complete 40 CP, with the option to choose from various modules, including:

• Sustainability and Corporations
• Operations Research and Management
• Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
• Corporate Development and Strategy
• General Business and Economics

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in both technical and business fields, including:

• Construction management
• Marketing
• Controlling
• Procurement
• Logistics
• Plant and project management

Their role involves managing complex projects, ensuring efficient cooperation between different specialists, and considering global market trends, company finances, legal frameworks, and economic forecasts.

Modules and Examinations

The program includes a wide range of modules, and students are required to complete a Master's thesis, which is a scientific project that must be completed within six months. The thesis is concluded with a presentation of the results.

Faculty

The program is offered by the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Study Advice

• Study Advice for School Students and Prospective Students
• Study Advice for Students
• Subject-Specific Study Advice
• Student Representation (Fachschaften)
• Overview: Advice and Support at RWTH

Formalities

• Legally Binding Information for First-Year Students (pdf)
• Legally Binding Information for Students Entering Higher Semesters (pdf)

Information Before Starting Studies

• Pre-Courses
• Introductory Events

International Prospective Students

• International Prospective Students