Program Overview

Industrial Engineering and Management Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The Industrial Engineering and Management Master of Science (M.Sc.) program is an interdisciplinary degree that deepens and supplements the academic qualifications acquired in the bachelor's degree in an individual way. The program focuses on expanding technical and methodological skills in the fields of business administration and engineering, while also allowing students to sharpen their personal profile by choosing their own specializations.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Regular program length: 4 semesters (full-time program)
• Credit points (ECTS): 120 credit points
• Language of instruction: German and English
• Limited capacity: Yes, for the first semester and higher semesters
• Application possible for: First semester and higher semesters, with specific deadlines for German and EU nationals, and non-EU nationals

Program Structure

The program is structured into four semesters, with the first three semesters focusing on compulsory and compulsory elective modules, and the fourth semester dedicated to the master's thesis.

• 1st - 3rd semester:
  • Compulsory area (63 CP): Business Administration, Economics, Informatics, Operations Research, and Engineering Sciences
  • Compulsory Elective Modules (27 CP): 2 compulsory elective modules, Seminar Module, and Interdisciplinary Qualifications
• 4th semester:
  • Master's thesis (30 CP): An academic paper that applies and deepens the knowledge and skills acquired during the program

Internship

The study program does not include a compulsory internship, but students can complete a voluntary internship during their studies. If the internship serves the objectives of the studies and covers at least half of the lecture period, students can apply for a semester off (leave of absence).

Admission and Language Requirements

• Admission requirements: A bachelor's degree or equivalent in an economics, engineering, or computer science degree program, with minimum knowledge and achievements in mathematics and/or statistics
• Language requirements: Sufficient knowledge of German and English, with German language skills at least at level C1 and English language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Selection Procedure

The selection procedure is based on a ranking list of applicants who meet the admission requirements, with a maximum of 90 achievable assessment points. The ranking list is based on the overall grade of the final academic examination and previous study and examination achievements in mathematics, statistics, and/or econometrics.

Career Prospects

As a graduate of the Industrial Engineering and Management Master of Science (M.Sc.) program, students will be characterized by their interdisciplinary way of thinking, strong innovative and management skills, and will be qualified to work in various fields, including industry, the service sector, or IT companies.

Characteristic Features of the Degree Program

• Anchoring of the program at the KIT Department of Economics and Management
• Individual curriculum design
• Diverse specializations possible
• High proportion of computer science
• Department-internal International Relations Office to support stays abroad
• Possibility of a German-French double master's degree
• Partner network with companies for company contacts and internships during studies
• Integration into the Eucor university network

Module Handbook

The module handbook provides detailed information on the program's structure, modules, and credit points.

Statutes and Regulations

The current admission regulations, studies and examination regulations, and previous studies and examination regulations are available for download.

Teaching Calendar and Course Catalog

The teaching calendar and course catalog provide information on the program's schedule, lectures, and courses.