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Engineering and Business

Engineering and Business

The Master’s in Industrial Engineering is aimed at anyone who wishes to combine technical expertise with management skills and actively shape the digital future of businesses. You will analyse technological trends, understand their economic significance and learn to identify innovation potential and translate it into market-oriented products and services. Subjects such as data science, artificial intelligence, the digital factory, the Internet of Things, software engineering, entrepreneurship and innovation management will show you how modern technologies are transforming value creation and giving rise to new business models. Your skillset is rounded off by modules such as Controlling, Cost Engineering, International Management and Supply Chain Management. Project work, case studies and international collaborations foster analytical and strategic thinking. Modules taught in English and global partner projects broaden your international outlook and provide you with the ideal preparation for career paths in industry, technology companies, consultancy or start-ups.

Career Opportunities

The degree programme prepares students for a wide range of specialist and managerial roles in companies operating nationally and internationally. Graduates take on roles, for example, in product management, production planning and product development, financial control and corporate planning, as well as in management consultancy. Other areas of employment include technical sales and corporate IT. In addition to established industrial companies, start-ups and young enterprises also offer attractive career prospects. Furthermore, the programme equips students with key skills for setting up their own business.

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Degree
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Duration
3 semester
Start of studies
Summer & Winter
Main teaching language
German
Admission restricted
Yes
Type of degree program
Full-time
ECTS
90
Accreditation
Yes

Application period for the summer semester 2027: Nov. 3, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027

Curriculum Engineering and Business

Presentation of curriculums
Semester
1st Semester
  1. Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

  2. Selected Topics in Digital Business Transformation

  3. Research Project

  4. Selected Topics in Marketing

  5. Elective

  6. Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

Selected Topics in Digital Business Transformation

Research Project

Selected Topics in Marketing

Elective

Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

  1. International Supply Chain Management

  2. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

  3. Case Study Internet of Things

  4. Advanced Controlling & Compliance

  5. Elective

  6. Software Engineering

  7. International Project

International Supply Chain Management

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Case Study Internet of Things

Advanced Controlling & Compliance

Elective

Software Engineering

International Project

  1. Master's Thesis

Master's Thesis

Curriculum Engineering and Business — Overview of all semesters and modules
1. Semester
  • Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
  • Selected Topics in Digital Business Transformation
  • Research Project
  • Selected Topics in Marketing
  • Elective
  • Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
2. Semester
  • International Supply Chain Management
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Case Study Internet of Things
  • Advanced Controlling & Compliance
  • Elective
  • Software Engineering
  • International Project
3. Semester
  • Master's Thesis

Interesting Facts

  1. Dual study programme

    A combined model (degree programme & vocational training) OR a degree programme with in-depth practical experience (degree programme and intensive practical placements) are available. For the dual study programme, you must apply both to the company and to the university (please note: be sure to check the company’s application deadlines!). 

  2. Funding for Studies

    At THI, students have access to a wide range of support options in the form of scholarships. We recommend that students living on their own budget for at least 700–900 EUR per month for personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, food, books, tuition fees). 

  3. Studying abroad whilst at university

    During your studies, you will have the opportunity to gain international experience. THI has an international network comprising more than 150 partner universities as well as numerous international companies worldwide. Our International Office serves as a central point of contact for all students. 

  4. Important information for Master’s applicants from India

    With immediate effect, applicants from India holding bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Engineering, Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics, or Business / Management must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having taken the Digital Master Test (dMAT) aps-india.de/dmat/ in order to obtain an APS certificate or a visa. The test costs €150. Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor’s degree. THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!  personal expenses.

    Our International Office is established especially for the international academic programs. The International Office provides an all-round service to help you with all necessary prearrangements for the organization of your study and everyday life in Ingolstadt.

Qualification requirements for admission to the master’s degree course are as follows:

  • Proof of a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, IT or a degree in another engineering or technological discipline at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or the equivalent scope of study, or else an equivalent qualification gained in Germany or abroad.
  • Basic knowledge in the areas of engineering and science, technology and IT.
  • Sound proficiency in English

See Master application-sites for details of the application process and general requirements.

 

 

Questions

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.

People

Program Director

Engineering and Business

The Master’s in Industrial Engineering is aimed at anyone who wishes to combine technical expertise with management skills and actively shape the digital future of businesses. You will analyse technological trends, understand their economic significance and learn to identify innovation potential and translate it into market-oriented products and services. Subjects such as data science, artificial intelligence, the digital factory, the Internet of Things, software engineering, entrepreneurship and innovation management will show you how modern technologies are transforming value creation and giving rise to new business models. Your skillset is rounded off by modules such as Controlling, Cost Engineering, International Management and Supply Chain Management. Project work, case studies and international collaborations foster analytical and strategic thinking. Modules taught in English and global partner projects broaden your international outlook and provide you with the ideal preparation for career paths in industry, technology companies, consultancy or start-ups.

Career Opportunities

The degree programme prepares students for a wide range of specialist and managerial roles in companies operating nationally and internationally. Graduates take on roles, for example, in product management, production planning and product development, financial control and corporate planning, as well as in management consultancy. Other areas of employment include technical sales and corporate IT. In addition to established industrial companies, start-ups and young enterprises also offer attractive career prospects. Furthermore, the programme equips students with key skills for setting up their own business.

Apply now
Degree
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Duration
3 semester
Start of studies
Summer & Winter
Main teaching language
German
Admission restricted
Yes
Type of degree program
Full-time
ECTS
90
Accreditation
Yes

Application period for the summer semester 2027: Nov. 3, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027

Curriculum Engineering and Business

Presentation of curriculums
Semester
1st Semester
  1. Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

  2. Selected Topics in Digital Business Transformation

  3. Research Project

  4. Selected Topics in Marketing

  5. Elective

  6. Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

Selected Topics in Digital Business Transformation

Research Project

Selected Topics in Marketing

Elective

Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

  1. International Supply Chain Management

  2. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

  3. Case Study Internet of Things

  4. Advanced Controlling & Compliance

  5. Elective

  6. Software Engineering

  7. International Project

International Supply Chain Management

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Case Study Internet of Things

Advanced Controlling & Compliance

Elective

Software Engineering

International Project

  1. Master's Thesis

Master's Thesis

Curriculum Engineering and Business — Overview of all semesters and modules
1. Semester
  • Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
  • Selected Topics in Digital Business Transformation
  • Research Project
  • Selected Topics in Marketing
  • Elective
  • Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
2. Semester
  • International Supply Chain Management
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Case Study Internet of Things
  • Advanced Controlling & Compliance
  • Elective
  • Software Engineering
  • International Project
3. Semester
  • Master's Thesis

Interesting Facts

  1. Dual study programme

    A combined model (degree programme & vocational training) OR a degree programme with in-depth practical experience (degree programme and intensive practical placements) are available. For the dual study programme, you must apply both to the company and to the university (please note: be sure to check the company’s application deadlines!). 

  2. Funding for Studies

    At THI, students have access to a wide range of support options in the form of scholarships. We recommend that students living on their own budget for at least 700–900 EUR per month for personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, food, books, tuition fees). 

  3. Studying abroad whilst at university

    During your studies, you will have the opportunity to gain international experience. THI has an international network comprising more than 150 partner universities as well as numerous international companies worldwide. Our International Office serves as a central point of contact for all students. 

  4. Important information for Master’s applicants from India

    With immediate effect, applicants from India holding bachelor’s degrees in the fields of Engineering, Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics, or Business / Management must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having taken the Digital Master Test (dMAT) aps-india.de/dmat/ in order to obtain an APS certificate or a visa. The test costs €150. Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor’s degree. THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!  personal expenses.

    Our International Office is established especially for the international academic programs. The International Office provides an all-round service to help you with all necessary prearrangements for the organization of your study and everyday life in Ingolstadt.

Qualification requirements for admission to the master’s degree course are as follows:

  • Proof of a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, IT or a degree in another engineering or technological discipline at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or the equivalent scope of study, or else an equivalent qualification gained in Germany or abroad.
  • Basic knowledge in the areas of engineering and science, technology and IT.
  • Sound proficiency in English

See Master application-sites for details of the application process and general requirements.

 

 

Questions

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.

People

Program Director

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