What you can expect in our master's program

In the interdisciplinary master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you will deepen and supplement the academic qualifications you acquired in your bachelor's degree in an individual way - in the subjects of business administration, economics, computer science and engineering. The standard period of study is 4 semesters and you will earn 120 credit points (CP) according to ECTS.

In the compulsory area, the program focuses on developing technical and methodological skills in the fields of business administration and engineering, while in the compulsory elective area you can hone your personal skills profile by choosing your own specializations in the aforementioned range of subjects and/or additionally in statistics, law or sociology, for example.

The seminar module with two subject-independent seminars and the Supervised Profile Definition course also contribute to the development of your individual profile. In the final semester, you will complete your studies with your master's thesis.

Program structure

Internship

The study program does not include a compulsory internship. You can complete a voluntary internship during your studies. If it serves the objectives of your studies and covers at least half of the lecture period, you can apply for a semester off (leave of absence). Such an internship offers you valuable experience outside the university and can make it easier for you to start your career later on.

Make your studies international

You have various options for integrating a stay abroad into your master's degree course. For example, you can study at a foreign university of your choice for one or two semesters via Erasmus+ or as a freemover. You can also do an internship abroad. In addition, selective mobility is possible via Eucor - The European Campus: KIT students can flexibly attend individual courses in addition to courses at KIT or study full-time for an entire semester or year at an Eucor partner university.

The International Relations Office (IRO) of the KIT Department of Business and Economics and the International Students Office can help you with your planning.

Master's thesis

At the end of your studies, you will complete your master's thesis (30 CP), an academic paper that allows you to apply and deepen the knowledge and skills you have acquired. It deals with a specific topic from your field of study and requires independent research, analysis and the preparation of a written thesis. The master's thesis takes 6 months to complete. The master's thesis can also be completed in collaboration with a company.

As a graduate of the master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you will be characterized by your interdisciplinary way of thinking as well as your strong innovative and management skills. This qualifies you in particular as a manager in industry, the service sector or IT companies, where you can work in consulting, controlling, marketing, logistics and many other areas where both business and technical knowledge are required. Due to the international nature of the program, you will be able to carry out these activities both in Germany and abroad. Or you can opt for an academic career and tackle a doctorate as your next stage.

Characteristic features of Industrial Engineering and Management M.Sc. at KIT

• the program is anchored at the KIT Department of Business and Economics
  
• individual curriculum design
  
• new English-language degree program with a high degree of internationality and a multicultural campus
  
• partner network with companies for company contacts and internships during the degree program
  
• department-internal International Relations Office to support stays abroad
  
• KIT-Gründerschmiede
  

What KIT has to offer

• central campus close to the city forest and right next to the city center
  
• 24-hour library offering single and group working places
  
• wide range of inexpensive catering options (dining hall, cafeteria, Koeri and Pizzawerk)
  
• numerous interdisciplinary offers for personal and professional development, e.g. Lernlabor, Schreiblabor and Perspektivenlabor
  
• study abroad, e.g. via Erasmus
  
• excellent university sports facilities with a large selection of sports
  
• comprehensive cultural offerings with university orchestras, choirs and theater groups
  
• extensive support for career entry and self-employment
  
• internationally oriented degree programs and diverse exchange programs
  
• modern laboratories and practical teaching methods
  
• Lernraum app
  
• diverse student initiatives, clubs and opportunities to actively participate in campus life
  
• stay in touch after graduation via the alumni network
  

Admission requirements

The requirements for admission to the English-language master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management are based on the current admission regulations:

• bachelor's degree
  a bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) from a university, university of applied sciences, university of cooperative education or a foreign university in an economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program.
  The course must have a standard period of study of at least three years and have been completed with at least 180 ECTS credits.
  
• eligibility for examination
  there must be no final failure of an examination in a master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, Industrial Engineering or a comparable degree program. The examination entitlement must still exist.
  
• aptitude test
  a successfully passed aptitude test is required.
  • GMAT (Focus Edition) with a minimum score of 550 points or
  • GRE with a minimum score of 315 points
• proof of English language skills
  proof of sufficient English language skills must be provided in accordance with the requirements of the KIT admission and enrollment regulations (see below)
  

The admission and selection commission of the master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, in consultation with the examination board of the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, decides on the equivalence of the bachelor's degree and the determination of the degree programs with essentially the same content. In the case of foreign degrees, the recommendations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs and existing university partnerships are taken into account.

Language requirements and certificates

For the master's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you need sufficient knowledge of the English language. Your English language skills must correspond to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Important: you must provide proof of the required language skills regardless of your citizenship and by the end of the enrollment period at the latest, but preferably at the time of application.

In what form do I have to provide the language certificates? Please read the following chapters on this website carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact

• Students Office if you are applying as a German, German national or a person with German equivalent status
• the International Students Office if you are a non-EU national

Proof of sufficient knowledge of English

The following is sufficient proof of your English language skills

• your university entrance qualification, if
  • it certifies English language proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher or
  • it shows that you have studied English for at least five years up to graduation and your final grade or average grade of the last two years of English lessons corresponds to at least the German grade 4 (sufficient) or at least 5 grade points or
• a university degree with English as the sole language of instruction and examination in the completed degree program - this must be clearly stated in the Diploma Supplement, Transcript of Records or in the degree certificate.

Otherwise, only the following English tests listed in the KIT admission and enrollment regulations are accepted as proof of English proficiency:

• TOEFL iBT (internet-based) with at least 90 points
• IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5, no section below 5.5
• TOEIC with at least 400 points in Listening, 385 in Reading, 160 in Speaking, 150 in Writing
• Cambridge Certificate C1 Advanced (CAE)
• Cambridge Certificate C2 Proficiency (CPE)
• Cambridge Certificate B2 First (FCE)
• UNIcert, at least level II
• Pearson PTE Academic with at least 58.5 points overall and at least 56.8 in Listening, 60.6 in Reading, 53.5 in Speaking, 74.1 in Writing

Note: The above-mentioned tests are accepted as proof of language proficiency for an unlimited period of time, even if the provider specifies an expiration date.

What if I cannot provide suitable B2 proof of English at the time of application?

If you are unable to provide any of the B2 certificates listed above demonstrating your English language skills by the application deadline, you may still be admitted if you can provisionally demonstrate that you have already acquired English language skills.

But please don't forget: you will still have to submit the actual B2 certificate by the end of your enrollment period at the latest, which is stated in your admission letter.

Therefore, check early on whether you can provide the necessary language certificates by the deadline and, if necessary, plan to take one of the recognized language tests.

In justified cases, you can apply for an extension of the enrollment deadline to provide proof of your language skills, but this extension can only be granted up to the day before the start of the lecture period. Please contact the Students Office or the International Students Office - depending on who is named as your point of contact in your letter of admission.

There are 100 places available each year. If more applications are received than there are places available, a ranking list is drawn up among those applicants who meet the admission requirements and have applied in due time and form.

The ranking list is based on a maximum of 90 achievable points. In detail, you can achieve 

• max. 30 points for the overall grade of your final academic examination
• max. 60 points for the result of the subject-specific study aptitude test (GMAT Focus or GRE)

The conversion and evaluation of the overall grade of the final academic examination is based on guidelines set by the admissions and selection commission.

The points awarded for the subject-specific study aptitude test are awarded in accordance with the requirements set out in §8 of the current admission regulations for the master's degree program.

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