Program Overview

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Fachrichtung Werkstoff- und Prozesstechnik, M.Sc.

Overview

The Master's program in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Industrial Engineering) with a focus on Werkstoff- und Prozesstechnik (Materials and Process Technology) is a unique program in Germany that combines technical and business aspects. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of materials science and process technology, as well as business and economics.

Program Structure

The program is modular, with a total of 120 ECTS points. The program consists of three semesters, with the first two semesters focusing on coursework and the third semester dedicated to the master's thesis.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as materials science, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering. The program is taught in German, and applicants must demonstrate proficiency in German.

Curriculum

The program consists of the following modules:

• Ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Vertiefungsbereich (Technical Specialization)
• Allgemeiner ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Bereich (General Technical Area)
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Business and Economics)

Technical Specialization

In the technical specialization module, students can choose from nine different areas of focus, including:

• Metallkunde und Metallphysik (Metallurgy and Metal Physics)
• Bildsame Formgebung (Forming Technology)
• Eisenhüttenkunde (Iron and Steel Metallurgy)
• Gießereiwesen (Foundry Technology)
• Glas und keramische Verbundwerkstoffe (Glass and Ceramic Composites)
• Hochtemperaturtechnik (High-Temperature Technology)
• Keramik und feuerfeste Werkstoffe (Ceramics and Refractory Materials)
• Metallurgie von Eisen und Stahl (Iron and Steel Metallurgy)
• Metallurgische Prozesstechnik und Metallrecycling (Metallurgical Process Technology and Metal Recycling)

General Technical Area

In the general technical area module, students take courses in:

• Einführung in die Systemtechnik (Introduction to Systems Technology)
• Basisfach 1 (Basic Course 1)
• Basisfach 2 (Basic Course 2)

Business and Economics

In the business and economics module, students take courses in:

• 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 have excellent career prospects in various industries, including:

• Production planning and control
• Controlling
• Purchasing
• Technical sales
• Research and development

Research Areas

The program is research-oriented, and students have the opportunity to work on research projects in various areas, including:

• Materials science and technology
• Process technology
• Business and economics

Faculty

The program is offered by the Faculty of Georessourcen und Materialtechnik (Geo-Resources and Materials Technology) and the Faculty of Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Business and Economics).

Student Services

The university offers various student services, including:

• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Language support
• International student support

Additional Information

For more information about the program, please refer to the university's website or contact the program coordinator.