Career perspectives for graduates of Technical Management are exceptionally positive and manifold. After graduation a wide range of excellent and rewarding career tracks are open to you as you have gained a unique set of technical and management skills during your studies which enhance the attractiveness towards prospective employers. Career prospects after graduation cover the following areas

• Quality Management

• Project Management

• Marketing and Product Management

• Process Management

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Your already acquired knowledge will be deepened by highly qualified expertise and thus you will increase your career prospects. The program also develops your social skills to ensure that you can take on leadership responsibilities. Reliability and success with regard to technical processes and products is another important aspect of the study program. You will also be able to scientifically work on complex and technically challenging problems using goal-oriented methods and to implement these in practical application using the acquired specialist knowledge.

With regard to your required knowledge, the Master's program in Technical Management pursues several goals. You are able to achieve additional qualifications in the following areas:

• Technical competencies; basic knowledge in the areas of technical processes
• Business skills; as well as an introduction to the basics of business administration, law and various aspects of management
• Professionalization; expansion of social and personal competencies

Prospective students can aim for a successful career in management positions, for example in the following areas: project management, business administration and technological processes.

The Technical Management program is aimed at international students who would like to work in an international or multicultural context or who are looking for a position in an English-speaking working environment.

The 1 1/2 year master's study program consists of 90 credit points and is arranged in three semesters. The master's programm Technical Management combines technical skills with management expertise and complements with the highly essential professionalization in specific fields. You are able to join the program every semester.

The winter semester runs from September to January and the summer semester runs from March to July.  

Within the first two semesters you will implement management functions in the field of technology and learn how to use and develop problem-solving strategies in a creative and souvereign way. The program offers as well elective modules which can be chosen as optional courses according to your interest.

Our programme offers fundamentals in sustainable engineering and innovation management to recognize the opportunities that arise in terms of responsible development. Moreover, you will develop sustainable solutions to benefit from by gaining a more holistic understanding of the field.

In addition, our programme focuses on the mediation of product development skills. You will gain and deepen your knowledge in terms of concept development, strategic planning, testing and performance.

To complete a well-rounded professional profile, you will acquire skills in data and computer sciences. These two distinct fields, yet interconnecting, are playing a crucial role in the age of digitalization.

Compulsory modules in the winter semester are:

• Computer Sciences 5 ECTS

• Business Management 5 ECTS

Compulsory modules in the summer semester are:

• Sustainability in Engineerings 5 ECTS

• Communication & Culture 5 ECTS

• Marketing 5 ECTS

• Introduction to Data Sciences 5 ECTS

Elective modules are offered in relation to the core competencies and vary by the  semester. The module book gives a detailed insight into the modules.

Elective modules:

• Advanced Project Management for Engineers 5 ECTS
• Controlling 5 ECTS
• ERP-Systems (SAP s/4 HANA/ERP) 5 ECTS
• Sustainable Innovation Management 5 ECTS
• Digitalization and Automation 5 ECTS
• International Commercial Law 5 ECTS
• Production Systems 5 ECTS
• Quality Management 5 ECTS
• Strategic Management 5 ECTS
• Simulation of Production Systems 5 ECTS
• Power Plant Engineering (Engery Systems Engineering) 5 ECTS
• MTM-Project 5 ECTS

The third semester is reserved for themaster's thesis and the colloquium. You can freely choose to prepare the master 's thesis at the university or in the industry with a combined supervison of a professor and an industrial supervisor. The university recommends the latter in most cases.

German Language courses are offered exclusively for students of Technical Management. In small groups, the language level is determined and courses are designed to enhance knowledge accordingly. The participation is optional, but we highly recommend to gain an adequate language level to increase future career perspectives.

In addition, factory visits and excursions as well as guest lectures are scheduled to amass knowledge on different aspects of work settings as well as intercultural features. The factory visit includes a presentation of the company's Human Ressource representatives the company itself and a Q&A session.

• Flyer
• Module handbook
• Module Overview
• Student's handbook
• Regulations
  • Enrolment Regulation
  • Regulation of fees and charges
• Accreditation document
• Notification of the successful completion of an assessment procedure in accordance with the Lower Saxony Study Accreditation Ordinance (Niedersächsische Studienakkreditierungsverordnung)
• Compensation for disadvantages

The total tuition fee per semester amounts 5.980,00 €. Detailed informationen on the composition of the tuition fees can be found in this overview.

• regarding the study program

Coordination Office Technical Management

• for orientation and study decision

Student Counselling Service

• regarding finance

Studentenwerk Oldenburg

• regarding the application

Admission and Examination Office

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (M.Eng.)

Below you will find an overview of the most important aspects for pursuing the master's study program Technical Management:

• A degree in Master of Engineering (MEng) qualifies for a PhD position
• Small study groups promote practical learning, individual approach and personal support for the students
• High chances of getting a job in Germany after your studies (over 90% of the graduates started an employment relationship between 0 - 6 months after graduation)
• Intensive care for applicants, students and alumni. The Coordination Office Technical Management assists and guides you from your application, through your studies and after graduation in personal and study related issues. 
• The course starts in the winter and in the summer semester.
• The duration of the course is only 3 semesters
• The course is purely English-speaking, but students can also take German-language courses as an option, thus intensifying the German language
• Differentiation of courses in 3 main directions (Professionalization, technology, economics)
• Focused on intensive teamwork, direct discussion with lecturers and students and individual approach to the needs and requirements of the students.

What requirements must be fulfilled to be admitted for the master's program Technical Management?

• gained a degree from a technical or natural scienfitic bachelor degree program with at least 210 ECTS/CP or an equivalent diploma. Note: If you graduated in a three years program with 180 ECTS/CP, you would need to compensate missing ECTS with additional courses during your study.
• 1 year full time work experience in an industry (internships do not count). Incomplete applications or applications which were not submitted in the correct form or on time, cannot be considered.
• Proof of English language skills (certified)

Will my application be accepted if it reaches after deadline?

No, the deadline will be the latest date for incoming applications. No exceptions will be made.

Should I enclose recommendation letters from my current university?

No, this is not necessary. Only letters showing work experience after graduation are necessary.

What is the latest date to transfer my tuition fee?

If you start in March, the tuition fee should be transfered before beginning of February. If you start in September, the tuition fee should be transfered before beginning of August.

Does an internship count as work experience?

An internship does not count as work experience. You need at least one year of professional work experience in an industry. Incomplete applications or applications which were not submitted in the correct form or on time, cannot be considered.

Can you keep me updated on my visa procedure? 

Unfortunately, we cannot keep you updated on your visa procedure, as the university itself has no influence on the administration of visa applications. You can get information via the embassy or the German foreign registration office.

Do I have to obtain German skills previous to my arrival in Germany?

You do not have to obtain German language skills previous to your arrival in Germany. German language courses are offered on campus.

Do I have to apply for a health insurance?

International students studying in Germany are required to show proof of a proper health insurance. If you do not have international health insurance that is valid in Germany, it is indispensable to become informed about options for applying for governmental health insurance. Please note that governmental health insurance is valid only for those under 30 years old. Students who are over 30 are required to have private health insurance. Detailed information: Health Insurance - Hochschule Emden/Leer (hs-emden-leer.de)

How can I find an accommodation?

You have the possibility to apply for a room in a student dormitory before your arrival. You can find more information directly via Studierendenwerk Oldenburg.  The Coordination Office will also support you in finding suitable accommodation.

Do you offer scholarships?
The University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer offers different scholarships. You can get detailed information via the university's scholarship site.

You can find all the information you need to start your studies here.