Industrial Engineering and International Management, M.Sc. Full-time
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Berlin, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master’s programme in Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.) centres on major engineering issues of our time, including the use of artificial intelligence and the development of the circular economy and smart technologies. During your studies, you gain skills to optimize processes, solve problems, and support international manufacturing and engineering companies at a strategic level.
The programme combines business and management competencies with a strong engineering and technology foundation and includes practical, application-oriented teaching. You also have the option to choose an elective module in your third semester, complete an internship instead of an elective, or opt for a semester abroad.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- International Business & Contemporary Corporate Challenges
- Project Management Essentials
- Quality Management
- Internet 4.0 Technologies
- German I: Living in Germany
- Intercultural Communication & Competence
- Research Methodology
- Economics
- Financial Management
- German II: Working in Germany
- Foreign Language Skills
- Quantitative & Qualitative Methods for Business
- Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy Technologies
- Project and Organizational Management
- International Finance
- Digital Innovations
- Master Thesis
Curriculum
120 ECTS master’s program curriculum structure for Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.), organised across 4 semesters with compulsory modules and a thesis/final work.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester (Berlin, Cologne) | Compulsory modules (Semester 1) | International Business & Contemporary Corporate Challenges | 5 | 35 |
| Project Management Essentials | 5 | |||
| Quality Management | 5 | |||
| Internet 4.0 Technologies | 5 | |||
| German I: Living in Germany | 5 | |||
| Intercultural Communication & Competence | 5 | |||
| Research Methodology | 5 | |||
| 2nd Semester (Berlin, Cologne) | Compulsory modules (Semester 2) | Economics | 5 | 25 |
| Financial Management | 5 | |||
| German II: Working in Germany | 5 | |||
| Foreign Language Skills | 5 | |||
| Quantitative & Qualitative Methods for Business | 5 | |||
| 3rd Semester (Berlin, Cologne) | Specialisation and project/management modules (Semester 3) | Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy Technologies | 5 | 20 |
| Project and Organizational Management | 5 | |||
| International Finance | 5 | |||
| Digital Innovations | 5 | |||
| 4th Semester (Thesis/final work) | Thesis semester | Master Thesis | 40 | 40 |
| Total | Total credits across semesters 1–4 (programme modules and master thesis) | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with management and business skills combined with technology and engineering knowledge, preparing you to take management tasks in manufacturing and technology sectors.
- You are prepared to handle budget and staffing responsibilities and deliver solutions at a strategic level, supporting progression into leadership roles.
- The program is designed to strengthen your ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop and manage engineering solutions.
- You can tailor your second and third-semester learning with your major choice and elective options (or internship/semester abroad), helping you build a profile aligned with your career plan.
Employability rate
Industrial Engineering and International Management graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady hiring for engineering management and business roles.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook as industries continue to require professionals who combine technology, operations, and international business skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | International applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with at least 180 credit points. |
| Subject-specific credit points | In the bachelor’s degree, applicants must have earned at least 60 credit points in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and at least 10 credit points in a thesis, final project, final case study, or a similar achievement. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | Plain text based on official admission criteria that require STEM and thesis/final project credit points within the bachelor’s degree, supporting candidates with engineering- and management-related prior study. |
Language requirements
The master’s program is taught in English. International applicants must prove English proficiency equivalent to Level B2 (CEFR) before enrolment.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Tuition fees vary by English-language program; the university publishes monthly tuition ranges and asks you to check the exact fee on the program page or with study advisors. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | A mandatory semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) must be paid by all students and supports parts of student committee costs and your semester ticket; exact amount is not stated on the sources found in this research pass. |
Proof of financial resources
You may need to demonstrate sufficient funds for studies in Germany as part of your visa and residence-permit process. Fresenius also provides guidance on the common blocked account (Sperrkonto) used for this purpose for non-EU students.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) guidance for securing financial resources for a German student visa
- Proof of health insurance (or exemption letter if applicable) required for enrolment
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application and upload core documents
Apply via the university’s application portal during the published application window. Hochschule Fresenius states that, for consideration of your application, you must upload at least your CV and the secondary school leaving certificate (for bachelor studies) or your bachelor transcript of records (for master studies) to the application portal within the next 10 days. Make sure your uploads are complete and match the information you provided in the form before submission.
Attend the admission interview (if invited)
If you fulfil the admission requirements, your personal study advisor will invite you to an admission interview. The interview is described by the university as not being a knowledge test. The university uses it to learn about your personality, your reasons for choosing Hochschule Fresenius, and your motivation to study.
Complete enrolment steps after a successful interview
After successful completion of the admission interview, the university sends you the study contract with details for the next steps. At this stage, review all provided instructions carefully so you can proceed to enrolment on time. If you need a residence permit, start preparing your visa-related documents early to avoid delays.