Automotive Systems Engineering & Management (M.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Munich, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Master’s degree programme “Automotive Systems Engineering & Management” at the FOM University of Applied Sciences prepares you to take on technical and managerial responsibilities in the international automotive and mobility industry. You learn to analyse and develop modern vehicle systems, including electric powertrains, battery technologies, connected vehicles and autonomous systems.
The programme also enables you to assess technologies such as artificial intelligence, sensor systems and software-defined vehicle architectures, while taking economic, regulatory and societal aspects into account. The Master’s programme is taught entirely in English and is completed with the academic degree Master of Science (M.Sc.).
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Electric Powertrain & Battery Technology (electric drive systems, battery technologies, and integration into vehicle architectures)
- Automotive Informatics (systems engineering, software architecture, UML-based modelling, and testing strategies)
- Automotive Sensor Technologies (sensor principles, selection for vehicle control tasks, and data acquisition/analysis)
- Energy Management & Charging Infrastructure (smart-grid integration and charging standards/infrastructure concepts)
- Vehicle Connectivity (V2X architectures, ITS-G5/5G, and connected-vehicle cybersecurity and compliance)
- Security, Safety & Regulatory Management (ISO standards, risk/threat analysis, and safety/security management methods)
- Vehicle Architecture & System Integration (vehicle system architectures, subsystems integration, and systems engineering approaches)
- Mobility Concepts & Infrastructures of the Future (fleet management and economic/infrastructure analysis of mobility solutions)
- Applied Project I and Applied Project II (practice-oriented scientific projects with results presentation)
- Master's Thesis and Oral Defence (independent research, structured documentation, and defence of methodology and results)
Curriculum
120 ECTS with modules across Semesters 1–4, including Master's Thesis and Oral Defence.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1st semester modules | Electric Powertrain & Battery Technology | 6 | 30 |
| Automotive Informatics | 6 | |||
| Automotive Sensor Technologies | 6 | |||
| German | 6 | |||
| Research Methods in STEM | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | 2nd semester modules | Energy Management & Charging Infrastructure | 6 | 30 |
| AI & Machine Learning in Vehicles | 6 | |||
| Vehicle Connectivity (V2X communication) | 6 | |||
| Autonomous Systems | 6 | |||
| Production Systems & Management for Electric Cars and Drives | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | 3rd semester modules | Security, Safety & Regulatory Management | 6 | 29 |
| Automotive UX/UI Design | 5 | |||
| Vehicle Architecture & System Integration | 6 | |||
| Mobility Concepts & Infrastructures of the Future | 6 | |||
| Applied Project I | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | 4th semester modules | Master's Thesis | 19 | 31 |
| Oral Defence | 6 | |||
| Applied Project II | 6 | |||
| Total | All taught modules and final thesis components within the 4-semester M.Sc. programme | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate prepared for roles combining advanced engineering and management in the automotive and mobility industry, such as Automotive Systems Engineer and Vehicle Integration Engineer.
- You build job-ready expertise in electric powertrains, battery technology, and charging infrastructure, supporting career paths in e-mobility and powertrain-related engineering.
- You develop practical skills in connected vehicles and V2X systems, helping you qualify for technical and product roles in automotive connectivity and mobility services.
- You strengthen safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory management knowledge, which supports careers in compliance-oriented engineering and project leadership for automated and electric vehicles.
- Your project-based modules and practice-oriented master work help you translate technical methods into professional execution, supporting readiness for Technical Project Manager and Innovation Manager Mobility roles.
- Because the programme is taught entirely in English and ends with an M.Sc., you can pursue international career steps and advanced roles in Germany and beyond with a globally recognized qualification.
Employability rate
Graduates of automotive engineering and systems-focused master’s programmes typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14% in Germany, reflecting ongoing hiring needs in e-mobility, connected vehicles, and engineering management.
Together, these figures indicate a fairly stable career outlook where your technical specialization and applied projects can translate into reliable job opportunities.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First academic degree (foreign qualification recognition) | International applicants need a university degree with 180 ECTS, with at least 40 ECTS credits in (business) engineering, (business) informatics or a related field. Alternatively, a university degree in any discipline is accepted if you have at least 10 credit points in (business) engineering, (business) informatics or a related field (and relevant professional experience can help bridge the remaining credits, with admission possible through a combination of credits and experience). Another alternative is a successfully completed subject-specific oral admission examination at FOM. |
| English language level B2 | International applicants must meet the published English language level B2 requirement as part of admission. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | Direct match | The admission requirement specifies engineering/informatics credits and related fields as part of the 180 ECTS degree profile. |
Language requirements
The Automotive Systems Engineering & Management (M.Sc.) is taught entirely in English, so international applicants must submit proof of English language skills at least at B2 level.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / total program | Total fee for the programme is EUR 23,850 (including examination fee and immatriculation fee). Payment is split into 1st instalment (Deposit fee) EUR 500, 2nd instalment EUR 13,900, and 3rd instalment EUR 9,450. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time |
Proof of financial resources
For your Germany student visa, you typically need to show proof of sufficient financial resources. Your university will provide the tuition payment/instalment information required for enrolment, while visa documentation is handled through the relevant German immigration/consulate process.
- Tuition total fee payable in instalments as required by the university (deposit fee and subsequent instalments)
- Visa financial proof: follow the official German immigration requirements for blocked account or equivalent financial means
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 6-12 months before deadline | 6-12 months before deadline |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | This programme is a Master’s degree at a German university in an engineering field, which can match EPOS eligibility for development-related postgraduate studies. EPOS scholarships are available for eligible applicants who apply to selected participating postgraduate courses. |
📝 How to Apply
Step 1: Register your application details
Complete the application form by registering your personal data and educational background. Enter your name exactly as in your passport and ensure the programme name is correct. Prepare your documents in German or English, and use certified translations if your originals are not in German or English.
Step 2: Prepare and upload the required documents
Prepare an authenticated copy of your general university entrance qualification and school-leaving certificate or high school diploma, plus your curriculum vitae and English language proof. Include your passport scan and, if applicable, details of previous university credits or academic achievements. Submit the full document set as PDFs in the naming format requested by FOM.
Step 3: Send the signed application and documents by email
Download the application form, complete it, and sign it as required. Send the filled and signed application form together with the required documents via email to the FOM admissions contact for incoming international master applications. After admission, follow the university process for submitting original authenticated documents to the International Office.