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For experts in technology and science, it is becoming increasingly important in our networked world to combine technical expertise with skills in leadership and communication. You are an Engineer and want to elavate your management skills to a top international level? Our English-language Master's in Engineering Management combines technical know-how with innovative topics from management theory and practice. From Strategic Management to Performance Measurement to Product Development, this hands-on study programme will give you the knowledge, confidence and authority to assert yourself as a leader at the intersection of Technology and Management. So what are you waiting for?
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
M.Eng., 60 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
12, 18, 24 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Starting at 449€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 60 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1128421c
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
With our AI study assistant, Syntea, you can reach your goals more effectively and successfully. Get 24/7 answers to your questions and check your level of knowledge. Syntea tracks your progress and shows you exactly which content you should revise. (Syntea is currently being rolled out for all courses with a script.)
Regardless of whether you have already gained experience in management or are aiming for a management position, your Master's in Engineering Management ideally prepares you for management positions in engineering or consulting companies. One of the main goals is to link the disciplines of Technology and Management. Therefore, you will be equipped with the management knowledge and skills to lead engineering teams through challenging projects. You will gain a holistic understanding of how to solve complex problems that Technical Managers routinely face. You will also learn to use the changing dynamics of Technical Management in an international context to successfully participate in building advanced product developments through the use of Industry 4.0 and IoT.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Internet of Things | 5 |
| Manufacturing Methods Industry 4.0 | 5 |
| Leadership | 5 |
| Seminar: Current Issues in Engineering Management | 5 |
| International Marketing | 5 |
| Product Development | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Performance Management | 5 |
| Quality Management and Sustainability | 5 |
| Strategic Management | 5 |
| Master Thesis | 15 |
After completing your Master's in Engineering Management, you will be in a position to take on management tasks in the engineering sector, to design processes within the scope of Product Development and to not only integrate their financing into the operational events, but to actively control them. Furthermore, you know how to use the systems that are absolutely necessary in engineering-based and production-oriented companies in a results-oriented manner and to drive forward their implementation process in the individual areas. You are most familiar with new trends such as Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things, and are able to integrate innovations into existing company processes. You also have the necessary skills to lead your employees and teams in a modern way and to integrate your own departmental goals into the overall company objective. With these skills, you can take on positions such as Team Leader in the engineering sector, work at the interface between Management and Production or even work in Product Management.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate and implement challenging technical projects. You will combine a deep understanding of technical processes with organisational skills and strong communication skills – ensuring that projects are implemented efficiently, on time and successfully.
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead technical teams and projects at the interface between technology and management. You will combine technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensure smooth processes and promote innovation and quality in all project phases – from the initial idea to implementation.
As a manager in the field of product development, you will oversee the entire development process for new products – from the initial idea to market launch. You will work at the intersection of technology, innovation and management, using state-of-the-art methods and tools in the field of Industry 4.0 to successfully bring new solutions to market.
Begin today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Free trial month*
Optional semester abroad
Access to MS Office
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Study and career coaching
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
Reduce your study duration: Skip individual modules or entire semesters!
Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
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Need help with your recognition application? Our recognition guide brings together all the key information you need.
If you want to take full advantage of our recognition process, make sure to submit your application before the end of your trial month. To reduce your study duration, you can submit your prior learning recognition application at any time — including during your studies. However, a fee reduction can no longer be granted after the trial month has ended.
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor's degree with a final grade of "sufficient" or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master's or MBA programme. For this, you need:
A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
and
Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
or
Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
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