Management of Product Developmentpart time degree programmes for professionals, international course
Master of Science
Master
Degree4 semesters
Standard period of study (amount)
Karlsruhe
Location
July 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2025 (EU), July 2025 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Automation Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Trade and Industry
Focus
Integrated Product Development: Process planning with e.g. portfolio analysis, value analysis, DSM, Industry 4.0 Strategic Product Portfolio & Services, Agile Methods & Scrum in Product Development, Efficiency Increase & Target Costing in PD, Simulation methods (e.g. FEM, BEM), PLM, PDM, ERP, CRM & SCM systems, Virtual Design (from CAD systems to CAx), Lightweight Construction, Industry 4.0: Strategic product portfolio & services
Target group
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
Admission requirements
- First degree: Bachelor, Diploma (Uni / FH / BA), M.Sc., etc. in a relevant subject - Min. 1-2 years of relevant work experience (depending on the first degree's level) with - TOEFL score with a minimum of 570 points pbt, 230 points cbt, 90 points ibt - Optional: GMAT, GRE or HECTOR School Assessment
Lecture period
- 21.10.2024 - 15.02.2025
- 22.04.2025 - 02.08.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
31.07.2025
There is no application deadline. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. However, to commence studies in the same year, we recommend that international applicants submit their applications by June, especially if a visa is required.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
31.07.2025
There is no application deadline. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. However, to commence studies in the same year, we recommend that international applicants submit their applications by June, especially if a visa is required.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
31.07.2025
There is no application deadline. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. However, to commence studies in the same year, we recommend that international applicants submit their applications by June, especially if a visa is required.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
30.09.2025
There is no application deadline. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. However, to commence studies in the same year, we recommend that international applicants submit their applications by June, especially if a visa is required.
Tuition fee
Languages of instruction
Main language
English
