Program Overview

Program Overview

The M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Production Systems (M.Sc. MME-PS) is an interdisciplinary program conducted by the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) and RWTH School of Business and Economics. This unique program allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of production technology, production systems, and production-related processes, while also learning essential business management skills.

Program Description

The M.Sc. MME-PS is a full-time study program on campus in Aachen, leading to a M.Sc. degree awarded from RWTH Aachen University. The program focuses on industrial R&D practice in the four areas of organization, manufacturing technology, production machines, and resources, and quality management. Students will learn to plan cutting-edge factories by selecting innovative production machines and assembly systems while also knowing how to optimize management control systems for more efficient financial planning and cost analysis.

Degree Content

The program is designed to provide students with a strong application-oriented background to plan and manage industrial projects. A large number of electives allows students to widen their scope of knowledge and focus on specific areas of interest to gain a unique profile that suits them best.

Admission Requirements

• First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
• Proficiency in English
• GRE certificate or GEC certificate
• Relevant job experience

Admission to First Semester

• Open (No NC)

Admission to Higher Semesters

• Open (No NC)

Language Requirements

• B2 English Language Certificate

Dates and Deadlines

• Application deadline for non-EU applicants: March 1 of each year
• Application deadline for EU applicants: July 15 of each year

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for starting this course of studies is a first university degree which proves the necessary background education as determined in the examination regulations. Furthermore, a GRE certificate with the minimum scores of 145 VR, 160 QR, 3 AW, as well as practical work experience of at least 6 months, are mandatory admission requirements.

Career Prospects

After successfully completing the Master's program, graduates of the M.Sc. MME-PS will become industrial engineers with a sound knowledge of key management processes, best prepared for leading positions in engineering companies that shape the economy of the 21st century. Graduates can work at the interface between engineering and business issues as Application & Manufacturing Engineer, Risk Manager, or Project Manager.

Examination Regulations

Regulations that apply for all Bachelor and Master courses of study, as well as detailed information about the necessary documentation of required language skills, can be found in RWTH’s General Examination Regulations. Subject-Specific Examination Regulations regulate academic goals, the course of study layout, and exam procedures.

Faculty

The M.Sc. MME-PS is a highly interdisciplinary program led by the worldwide renowned Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering of RWTH Aachen University, at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The management modules are conducted by the RWTH School of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science
• Start of Studies: Winter Semester
• Standard Period of Studies: 4 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 120
• Language: English
• Tuition Fees: Additional tuition fees need to be paid.