Program Overview

Master of Science in Management of Product Development

The master's program in Management of Product Development enables participants to analyze, design, operate, and implement product development processes in their companies in an optimized way. Based on a highly integrative and creative approach, they can successfully translate innovative ideas into competitive products.

Focus Points of Management of Product Development

• Agile engineering and design thinking
• Innovation management
• Collaboration methods and interdisciplinary development
• Advanced systems engineering
• Sustainable product design

Key Facts

• Structure: Part-time (but enrolled as a full-time student)
• Duration: 15 months plus time needed for master's thesis (varies)
• Module abroad in China: one engineering module is held at the KIT China branch in Suzhou in cooperation with the Global Advanced Manufacturing Institute (GAMI)
• Costs: 36,000.00 € (thirty-six thousand Euro) overall
• Language: English
• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), 90 ECTS
• Start: Every year in October (flexible schedule possible)
• Application deadline: There is none. We have a rolling application process.
• Admission requirements: First academic degree (e.g., Bachelor, Master, or Diploma), at least 2 years professional experience, English language proficiency.

Program Details

Program Content & International Lectures

The Master's Program Management of Product Development considers itself as a combination of applied scientific research and application-oriented development in the areas of methods and processes of product development and systems and components of drive train engineering and mechatronics.

International Cooperations

"Made in China" is becoming increasingly important, and global players are steadily expanding their production facilities in China. Therefore, one of the Engineering Modules of the Master Program in Management of Product Development is held at the KIT China Branch in Suzhou in cooperation with the Global Advanced Manufacturing Institute (GAMI) and at the Tongji University in Shanghai.

Program Structure & Academic Calendar

The concurrently taught Executive Master Program is designed for working professionals. Block lectures scheduled at intervals allow participants to continue with demanding careers while acquiring new skills.

Program Structure

• 5 Management Modules presents broader knowledge in management know-how, including two modules conveying the universal topic of digitalization and the associated disruptive innovations.
• 5 Engineering Modules provide deeper knowledge in technological topics.

Content Overview & Learning Targets

The study objectives include professional qualification for certain activities, scientific work, and knowledge of methods. The structure of the study program, content, and definition of courses are also provided.

Economic Sector & Career Perspectives

Participants of Product Development

Future engineering executives working in product development or product management, e.g., in:

• Machinery and equipment industry
• Automotive industry and suppliers
• Measurement technology and cybernetics
• Major appliances industry, e.g., white goods

Career Perspectives after Graduation

Participants of our program in Product Development strive for a demanding career in manufacturing companies in various industries. Product development is certainly one of the core means of adding value in companies.

Academic Requirements & Admission Statutes

Academic Requirements

• University degree in a relevant subject
• Professional experience (at least 1-2 years) & current employment
• English proficiency

Admission Statutes

Statutes for admission to the Master's programme in Financial Engineering.

Program Directors & Faculties

Program Directors

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Albert Albers
• Prof. Dr. Martin E. Ruckes

KIT Teaching Quality

The HECTOR School offers top-level teaching derived from state-of-the-art research at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Numerous institutes and departments of the KIT are involved in the HECTOR School Master Program Management of Product Development.