Program Overview

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a science subject? Do you want to expand your skills while learning how to live up to the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution at the same time? And do you look forward to a study program that gives you the very tools you need for a future job in the industry of tomorrow? Then the Master’s program Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.) could just be what you are looking for.

The master’s program centers on the major engineering issues of our time, such as the use of AI and the development of circular economy and smart technologies. During your studies, you will acquire not only the skills required to optimize processes, solve problems, and professionally represent international manufacturing and engineering companies, but also gain the knowledge needed to develop technical solutions to the economic, social and environmental challenges of our global society.

Study content

In the Master’s study program Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.), you will acquire:

• Diverse academic and specialist knowledge as well as an understanding of methodologies and practical skills used in a variety of areas of engineering and technology
• A broad theoretical and practical understanding of selected areas of technology, science, and engineering
• Knowledge of the processes and challenges in the interfaces between business and engineering
• In-depth knowledge of the economic, financial, and social framework of the global market economy

Specializations

During your studies, you will complete modules in these areas:

• Industry 4.0 Technologies
• Strategy and Management
• Quality Management
• Innovation Management & Design Thinking
• Managing Transformation & Change

In your second semester, you can choose either Digital Industry and Smart Production or Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence as your major. This allows you to tailor your studies to your personal career plan.

Customizable third semester
 

In addition to compulsory modules, the master’s program in Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.) gives you the opportunity to pursue your personal interests and develop your professional profile. In your third semester, you will choose an elective module on one of the following topics:

• Project Management Skillset
• E-Commerce Operations Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Marketing & Brand Management

Alternatively, you can choose to complete an internship instead of an elective module or opt for a semester abroad.

Practical Relevance

Practice-oriented learning is a top priority at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. If you join the master’s study program in Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.), you can expect application-oriented teaching from experts who will pass on their wealth of professional experience. In addition, interactive learning, excursions, guest lectures, and workshops are common practice at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences.