Master of Science (M. Sc.)
If you want to shape the future of products, processes, and business models, the Master’s programme in Engineering and Management is the ideal next step. Taught entirely in English, the programme combines engineering expertise with business and management competencies, placing a strong emphasis on digital transformation. You will explore topics ranging from Industry 4.0, software engineering, and data-driven systems to digital marketing strategies and smart logistics solutions. Along the way, you will learn how connected technologies work, how organisations leverage data, and how digital innovation transforms industries and business models.
The programme also strengthens your leadership and business skills through courses in International Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Economics. Its international orientation is embedded throughout the curriculum: you will study in a global learning environment, collaborate with students from around the world, and examine technological and business challenges from an international perspective. This combination prepares you to lead international projects, manage digital transformation initiatives, and drive innovation responsibly in industry, technology companies, and high-growth start-ups.
As a fully English-taught international Master’s programme, Engineering and Management welcomes both German and international students. For applicants seeking a German-language alternative, THI also offers the Master’s programme Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, M.Eng.
The degree programme prepares students for a wide range of specialist and managerial roles in companies operating nationally and internationally. Graduates take on responsibilities, for example, in product management, production planning and development, as well as in management accounting and corporate planning. Further areas of work include management consultancy, technical sales and business informatics. Career opportunities are available in established industrial companies as well as in start-ups and young enterprises. The programme thus opens up a wide range of career paths in an international and entrepreneurial environment.
<p>This module introduces concepts, methods, and software tools of the digital factory and Industry 4.0 and office automation. Students analyze digitalization challenges in industrial operations, evaluate software solutions, and develop structured approaches for applying digital technologies in manufacturing environments.</p>
<p>This module provides an overview of international business and management in a global context. Students analyze internationalization strategies, global market environments, organizational structures of multinational companies, and the role of culture, ethics, and leadership in international management.</p>
<p>This module explores current topics and drivers of digitalization. Students analyze digital technologies, business models, and processes, assess societal impacts, and work with modern software tools to develop solutions for digital transformation challenges.</p>
<p>Focuses on modern manufacturing technologies and their industrial applications. Students gain insights into processes such as additive manufacturing, laser technologies, battery production, and composite manufacturing, and assess their technological, economic, and societal impacts.</p>
<p>Covers core concepts of management accounting and international taxation. Students learn to apply advanced accounting tools, understand international tax systems, and use financial information as a basis for strategic planning and decision‑making in global organizations.</p>
<p>Introduces methods of data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence for business applications. Students apply supervised learning, clustering techniques, neural networks, and knowledge representation to solve data‑driven decision problems.</p>
<p>Focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation processes, and start‑up management. Students develop business ideas, apply innovation management tools, create business plans, and work in teams to design and present entrepreneurial concepts.</p>
<p>Introduces digital marketing strategies and tools. Students learn about SEO/SEM, web analytics, big data in marketing, social media management, and consumer behavior, and apply these concepts in practical marketing projects.</p>
<p>This module deepens micro‑ and macroeconomic knowledge in an international context. Students analyze global economic systems, international trade, monetary policy, and economic interdependencies relevant for strategic decision‑making in globally active companies.</p>
<p>Provides an introduction to software engineering principles and practices. Students analyze requirements, design and implement software components, apply agile development methods, and collaborate in teams using modern development tools and programming languages.</p>
<p>This seminar develops scientific and methodological skills through an independent research project. Students work on a research question, document and present results, and strengthen competencies in project management, communication, and academic writing.</p>
<p>The master’s thesis represents the final academic project of the program. Students independently address a complex problem at the interface of engineering, management, and society, apply scientific methods, and present their results in a scholarly format.</p>
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Note that all foreign applicants must submit their bachelor degree to Uni-Assist (https://my.uni-assist.de/) which verifies your eligibility and converts your grades to the German grade system. Uni-Assist will issue a so called preliminary inspection documentation (VPD), which you have to upload to the application portal (similar to your other documents).
There is no requirement to formally prove German language skills for your admission. You may start with little or no German language proficiency. However, German is the official national language in Germany. The transition from your home country to the German university system and every day life will be made easier the more German you know. Furthermore, German skills will greatly increase your chances in finding a student job and or an internship at a German company.
Admission restrictions may apply. Admission is based on the grade point average of your bachelor degree. The average mark required depends on the number of applicants and available capacity.
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Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
International Industrial Engineering is designed for students who aspire to build a career in globally operating companies and international markets. Taught entirely in English, this Bachelor’s programme combines engineering expertise with management and business knowledge, providing a broad and future-oriented education. You will develop the technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed to address complex challenges across industries, preparing you for roles at the intersection of technology, innovation, and global business. With its international focus and interdisciplinary curriculum, the programme equips graduates to succeed in an increasingly connected world.
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Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)
At the core of Engineering and Business are engineering, business administration, production and project management. The curriculum connects product development, process optimisation and industrial value chains. Its specialist profile is shaped by technical and commercial perspectives combined in one interdisciplinary profile.
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Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Key areas in Engineering and Business include engineering, business administration, production and project management. Its subject areas cover product development, process optimisation and industrial value chains. The result is technical and commercial perspectives combined in one interdisciplinary profile.
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Master of Science (M. Sc.)
The future starts today. The Master’s programme in Global Foresight and Technology Management prepares you to anticipate emerging trends, evaluate technological developments, and shape strategic decisions in an increasingly complex world. Designed for future-oriented thinkers, the programme equips you with the tools to identify opportunities and challenges before they become reality. By combining technology foresight, innovation management, and strategic leadership, you will learn how to drive transformation across industries and tackle global challenges with an open mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong focus on sustainable innovation.
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