The degree programme for industrial engineers not only provides technical expertise, but also develops management and social skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the ability to holistically comprehend structures and processes and to achieve common goals. Students are trained in the commercial assessment of technical problems, the implementation of innovative solutions based on sound business principles and the identification of the effects of these decisions on employees, technology, the market and the environment. These abilities come to good use in careers in marketing, sales, project management, purchasing, production planning, materials management, logistics, quality assurance or facility management. During the degree programme, students have the opportunity to conduct industrial projects in cooperation with partner corporations.
The Master’s degree programme in Management and Engineering enables students to deepen their professional competence, knowledge of applied methods and interpersonal skills with a view to both technological and business expertise. In particular, the student should develop and strengthen his or her ability to analyse and think holistically. The broad education allows students to act responsibly in business and society and encourages the adept use of scientific findings and methods in a professional environment. During their course of studies, students acquire skills in consulting, planning, designing and monitoring of technological and business systems. These skills allow graduates entranceaccess to a wide variety of management areas, from production control to logistics, and from technical sales to organisational development and process optimisation.