Shape innovations and manage technical projects with business expertise.
What is industrial engineering?
Industrial engineering combines the worlds of technology and business. As an industrial engineer, you will work at the interface between the two disciplines and help to make technical innovations commercially successful. You will benefit from both sound engineering knowledge and business expertise.
Fields of work
Graduates of the Industrial Engineering and Management degree programme are in demand in a wide range of industries, including production, logistics, the automotive industry, energy supply and consulting. Typical professional fields include project management, process optimisation and quality management. Thanks to the broad-based training, you can work in both technical and business departments.
At a glance
Study programme
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Short description:
WING
Academic degree:
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Standard period of study / scope of services:
3 semesters / 90 ECTS credits
Teaching language:
German
Study format:
Full-time
Study start:
Winter semester - or summer semester
Pre-internship:
not required
Application period:
from 1 April to 30 September via the university's online application system
Admission restriction:
Qualified degree (overall grade "Good" or ECTS grade B)
If the overall grade of 2.5 was not achieved, the overall grade achieved can be upgraded in a selection procedure: by 0.3 on the basis of relevant professional experience or voluntary work, by 0.1 on the basis of a letter of motivation.
Admission requirements:
You will be admitted upon completion of a professionally qualifying degree programme in the fields of study:
Economics,
Industrial engineering or
Engineering
in the amount of at least 210 ECTS credit points. If you are only able to provide evidence of 180 ECTS credit points, you may be enrolled on the condition that you complete a qualification programme of 30 ECTS credit points:
If you are applying with a degree in Business administration (210 ECTS or 180 ECTS), you will complete an engineering qualification based on the desired academic degree "Master of Engineering".
If you are applying with a degree in Engineering (180 ECTS), you will basically complete a business qualification programme.
If you are applying with a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management (180 ECTS), you will complete a business qualification and an engineering qualification in 50%.
You can find the modules of the qualification structure under the heading Programme content and modules. You can provide proof that you have fulfilled the requirements of the qualification structure by submitting a bridging certificate before registering for the Master's thesis.
Tuition fees:
none
By studying industrial engineering at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you can also obtain a technical engineering degree as a business economist. Of course, you can also complete your Master's degree here in Nordhausen as an industrial engineer and engineer super and benefit from the individual opportunities to broaden your economic horizons and become a good manager.
The degree programme is available both full-time and part-time. Blended learning (BL) modules with flexible coordination of face-to-face and online phases offer students a high degree of flexibility as well as a large proportion of the programme's content. independent of time and place Study programme.
The small study groups, the close-knit student network and the many opportunities to get involved in sports, cultural and social activities on campus quickly make Nordhausen a familiar home, where every place is within easy walking distance. Here you can not only study well, but also live well. During your studies, you can expect lectures, exciting inter-university seminars and projects with companies in the region.
Set the course for the future today: Become the link between business and technology!
Information about the degree programme
The degree programme offers a sound education that combines both technical and business content and prepares you for management tasks in industry.
The Master's degree programme is aimed at graduates in industrial engineering, engineering or business administration who wish to deepen their skills at the interface between technology and business. The programme is particularly suitable for those who have already gained initial professional experience in these areas and are now seeking management positions.
The career prospects for graduates of the Master's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management are extremely promising and diverse. This degree programme gives you access to a wide range of career opportunities in various industries and companies.
Typical areas of application:
Technical management: In large and medium-sized companies, you will take on leading roles in technical management, where your project management and process optimisation skills will be in demand.
Production planning and control: You will control and optimise production processes, use modern technologies and ensure efficient production processes.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Your task is to plan, monitor and optimise supply chains in order to increase efficiency along the entire value chain.
Technical sales: You work in sales of technical products and use your technical knowledge to market complex solutions to customers.
Advice and consulting: As a consultant, you will support companies in implementing new technologies and processes and help them to remain competitive.
Career opportunities and salary prospects:
Industrial engineers are among the best-paid specialists. According to recent surveys, you start with a high starting salary, which is usually above average. The combination of technical knowledge and economic understanding makes you a sought-after expert in many industries.
Notarised Bachelor's certificate
List of modules including grades and ECTS credits
Letter of motivation (at least one page DIN A4)
Proof of relevant professional experience (if available)
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Industrial Engineering and Management. The degree programme is accredited by the Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute (ACQUIN) and recognised by the state.
Fifth statute amending the study regulations for the Master's degree programmes in the Faculty of Engineering at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
Second amendment to the examination regulations for the Master's degree programmes in the Faculty of Engineering at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
Why you should study Industrial Engineering and Management at HSN:
High-quality training:
The Master's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences offers you an excellent education that optimally combines theory and practice. You will benefit from modern teaching methods, the latest research findings and practice-orientated teaching.
Personalised support and small groups:
Compared to large universities, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is characterised by a personal learning atmosphere. Small seminar groups and direct contact with professors and lecturers enable intensive supervision and individualised support.
Strong networking and practical relevance:
Through close cooperation with companies in the region and beyond, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience. Projects, internships and the Master's thesis offer you direct insight into professional practice and prepare you optimally for your career.
Successful graduates and a strong reputation:
The Industrial Engineering and Management degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences enjoys an excellent reputation. Many graduates are now in leading positions and value the practical training they received in Nordhausen.
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We know that student budgets are often tight. That's why we want to reassure you right away: At our university there are No tuition fees!
To support you in financing your studies, we provide you with the following information at BAföG helpful tips on how to apply and ensure that your application is complete. You will also find important contacts there. We want to support and encourage particularly talented and motivated students.
Under Scholarships you will find information on various scholarship programmes. There are also other funding options, such as the 'StudiumThüringenPlus' study start-up grant, parental funding, child benefit and the opportunity to earn your own money through a student job.
Unlike at a university, you will receive more support in your learning process at our university. We provide learning objective control questions, enable you to deepen your knowledge through exercises and also facilitate a great deal of interaction in lectures and seminars. These are big differences to courses with >300 students.
Do you have general questions about studying or need help with your application?
Credit points are earned for successfully completed coursework and examinations in accordance with the "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System" (ECTS).
The ECTS points reflect the average learning effort. One ECTS point corresponds to 30 hours of study.
Based on the ECTS points, the study and examination achievements are internationally comparable.
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