Study content

The interdisciplinary course teaches methods that combine the technical implementation of projects with an economically sound understanding, while also taking into account the strategic basis and ecological requirements.

In addition to imparting specialist expertise based on the content of the corresponding Bachelor's degree program, the program also develops important social skills in its students. These key qualifications comprise a broad spectrum of overarching skills designed to enable students to act appropriately, reflectively, and responsibly. The modules "Integrated Product and Business Development" and "Innovation Management," as well as case studies and other seminar-style events, offer numerous opportunities to practice these skills. Students are formed into teams to work on and present assigned tasks. Team members are required to act appropriately in interpersonal interactions (social competence) and to solve the task individually by selecting, planning, and implementing suitable strategies (methodological and self-competence).

Study program

The following is a list of required courses for both specializations. The numbers indicate the number of hours per week or the number of credit points allocated to each subject for each semester. A total of 90 credit points must be earned. The standard period of study is 3 semesters, divided into 2 semesters of theoretical study and 1 semester for the master's thesis. The language of instruction is primarily German, with English-language modules integrated.

The degree program is offered with two specializations: Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Life Cycle Management. The choice of specialization depends on the selection of Elective modules and the topic of the master's thesis. If Elective modules totaling 10 credit points and the master's thesis worth 30 credit points are chosen from one specialization—for a total of 40 credit points—the specialization can be noted on the transcript upon request. However, students are not required to choose a specialization and can also study across both specializations.

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

Mechanical engineering

of the Mechanical Engineering (M) specialization is on a company's workflows during the product development process. It involves solving techno-economic issues that arise from the initial product idea through design and manufacturing to the delivery of the final product to the customer and subsequent service. Particularly due to shortened product lifecycles and the resulting faster marketing of new technical ideas, processes must run in parallel to achieve the necessary speed of implementation. Problems that arise are analyzed from various perspectives and then developed into economically and technically optimal solutions.

Overview of the Elective modules in the Mechanical Engineering specialization:

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

Sustainable Life Cycle Management

specialization Sustainable Life Cycle Management (SLCM) , students are sensitized to the emerging social and environmental impacts along the entire life cycle of a product, from raw material extraction, through product planning and development, to production, use, and disposal. This applies not only to primary products but also to all operating resources, auxiliary materials, and necessary infrastructure required for service provision. At each stage of the life cycle, costs and revenues must also be presented to assess the economic success of a company.

Overview of the Elective modules of Sustainable Life Cycle Management:

The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.

Perspectives

The Master's program in Business Administration and Engineering offers a broad, interdisciplinary education, opening up diverse career opportunities. Graduates have the chance to assume leadership roles in various sectors such as industry, trade, logistics, and consulting. They can actively shape and drive sustainable and innovative change. This program optimally prepares you for an exciting career in a dynamic and future-oriented professional world, covering topics such as:

• Project management: Planning, controlling, and optimizing projects
• Supply Chain Management: Designing efficient logistics and production chains
• Product development: developing new products and launching them on the market
• Corporate management: making strategic decisions in leadership positions
• Entrepreneurship: founding your own company or developing innovative business models
• Consulting: Advising companies on technical and economic issues

Dual study option (ms+i)

The dual study program (ms+i) aims to equip students with the competency goals of the regular study program and to provide academic support for the transfer of knowledge acquired at the university into professional practice. Through jointly planned practical phases with the cooperation partner of the dual study program (ms+i), students are to be exceptionally well prepared, both professionally and personally, for their future careers.

During the lecture period, students attend the modules of the degree program according to the examination regulations. During the semester break, they complete part of their self-study at the company of THM's cooperation partner. These periods of self-study at the company are part of the modules to which they are assigned and contribute to the total credit points.

The time structure of the dual study option (ms+i) is as follows: Each semester comprises 26 weeks. In the first two semesters, the scope of the dual practical phases in the partner company totals 18 weeks, and in the third semester, 26 weeks, including the master's thesis in the company.

You can find all further information on the page about dual study options.

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