Industrial Engineering, Master of Engineering

These are the requirements for the Master's in Industrial Engineering

With your Master's in Industrial Engineering, you could work as a Project Manager Smart Factory/Industry 4.0, Senior Manager Smart Production, or an expert in Digital Factory Planning & Automation.

The IU International University offers the Master's in Industrial Engineering in 2 variants: the 90-ECTS variant lasts 3 semesters in full-time study, and the 120-ECTS variant takes 4 semesters in full-time study.

For both variants, a first degree from a state-recognized or state university is required, such as a Bachelor's or Master's. Your degree should have at least a grade of "Satisfactory."

Additionally, for the 90-ECTS variant, the following is required:

• Your first degree should have a focus on Industrial Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Technical Business Administration, Industrial Management, Business Informatics, or Engineering Management).
• If your first degree is 210 ECTS or more, you can be enrolled in the Master's program in Industrial Engineering immediately.
• If your first degree is 180 ECTS, you need to take courses of at least 30 ECTS or have at least 1 year of qualified work experience.

For the 120-ECTS variant, the following is required as well:

• Your first degree should have a focus on Industrial Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Technical Business Administration, Industrial Management, Business Informatics, or Engineering Management).
• If your first degree does not have the required focus, you must pass a Master's entrance examination. If you pass, you will be enrolled in the Master's in Industrial Engineering.

Furthermore, you can have prior achievements recognized in order to shorten your study time in distance learning and save on tuition fees. Recognized achievements may include credits earned in previous Master's programs. The university may also recognize extensive work experience in the field of Industrial Engineering. It's best to submit your recognition request along with your application.

These are the study contents in the online program Business Engineering

This master's program at IU comprises approximately 16 modules that you will take and complete over the course of 3 semesters of standard study time. Each module is worth 5–10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an exam performance such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will accumulate 90 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

In the 90-ECTS variant, the full-time program is structured as follows:

• Semester 1: Introduction to Smart Product-Service Systems, Research Methodology, Strategic Management, Project: Smart Product-Service Systems, Applied Statistics, Seminar on Societal Challenges of Digitalization
• Semester 2: Production Management, Industrial Automation, Project Management Methods, Seminar: Resource Efficiency in Production, Change Management and Organizational Development, Agile Leadership
• Semester 3: Elective Module A, Master's Thesis

For specialization, you have the option to choose from these exciting modules: Smart Innovation, Robot-Based Production, Digital Transformation, Digitalization and Automation of Production, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Project Lead, Supply Chain Management, Cyber Security, Business Analyst, Data Engineer, Applied Autonomous Driving, Digitalization in Medicine and Nursing, Digital Insurance, Management Consulting, Strategic Air Traffic Management.

In the 120-ECTS variant, the full-time program is structured as follows:

• Semester 1: Introduction to Smart Product-Service Systems, Research Methodology, Strategic Management, Project: Smart Product-Service Systems, Applied Statistics, Seminar on Societal Challenges of Digitalization
• Semester 2: Production Management, Industrial Automation, Project Management Methods, Seminar: Resource Efficiency in Production, Change Management and Organizational Development, Agile Leadership
• Semester 3: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Security in Intelligent Production, Elective Module A, Elective Module B
• Semester 4: Master's Thesis

You can choose two specializations from these exciting modules: Smart Innovation, Robot-Based Production, Digital Transformation, Digitalization and Automation of Production, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Project Lead, Supply Chain Management, Cyber Security, Business Analyst, Data Engineer, Applied Autonomous Driving, Digitalization in Medicine and Nursing, Digital Insurance, Management Consulting, Strategic Air Traffic Management.

How flexible is the standard study time in the distance learning program Business Engineering

At IU International University, in the part-time distance learning program, you can choose from 3 study models:

• In full-time study, the standard study time is 3 semesters for the 90-ECTS variant and 4 semesters for the 120-ECTS variant. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Full-time study in Business Engineering is particularly suitable for those who are not employed or work only a few hours per week.
• In part-time study I, the standard study time is 4 semesters for the 90-ECTS variant and 6 semesters for the 120-ECTS variant. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Part-time study I is suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
• In part-time study II, the standard study time is 6 semesters for the 90-ECTS variant and 8 semesters for the 120-ECTS variant. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Part-time study II is particularly suitable if you are heavily involved in your professional life alongside your distance learning program.

By the way, you can also take a semester off during your studies at no additional cost.

How does the online program at IU work?

A study program that adapts to your life: In the online program at IU, you learn flexibly and digitally when and where you want to learn.

In the Master's distance learning program in Business Engineering at IU International University, there is no attendance requirement – you learn continuously from home, at the library of your choice, or wherever you can learn best.

You can take your modules and courses whenever you want. This way, you can usually flexibly put together your study plan and semester schedule yourself.

Central to IU's distance learning program are your interactive learning scripts. You will receive the scripts in both printed and digital form as PDFs and for tablets. Through the smart app IU Learn, you can access the scripts for your Business Engineering studies as well as scripts from all other distance learning programs at IU.

Through myCampus, the online campus of IU, you also have access to additional materials, such as videos. You interact with your lecturers and fellow students, for example, in virtual live formats, such as interactive lectures.

And exams? You can take them as online exams if you wish. You can take an online exam 24/7 as soon as you feel sufficiently prepared for the study material. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of IU's numerous exam centers throughout Germany.