Engineering & Management (M.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Munich, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Master’s degree programme Engineering & Management at the FOM University of Applied Sciences prepares you to succeed in both technical and management roles in global industry by combining technology management, innovation and change, and digital tools and methods for industrial engineering, product development, and virtual simulations.
The programme is taught entirely in English and completed with the academic degree Master of Science (M.Sc.). You study full-time on campus in Essen or Munich and have the opportunity to establish initial contacts with companies.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Technology Management & AI: technology vs. innovation management, technology trends, knowledge management, and R&D basics
- Change & Innovation: trend management and change management success factors
- Research Methods in STEM: academic writing, research in business information systems and engineering, and research designs
- Accounting, Controlling & Finance: purpose of statements, project financing, and finance fundamentals
- Deutsch: everyday language practice
- Techno-economic product development and realisation: coordinated technical and economic product development and cost accounting fundamentals
- Quantitative Data Analysis in Engineering: qualitative and quantitative research basics and evaluations with R
- Technical Systems & Digitalisation: modelling and simulation of technical systems and digitalisation in economy/society
- International Project Management & Claim Management: project management and controlling using GPM/IPMA standards and claim strategies
- Sustainability: sustainability management, incentives for sustainable development, and resource management
- Product Lifecycle Management: product data management and product lifecycle fundamentals
- Digital Management & Leadership: digitalised production planning and control, supply chain management, and leadership in modern workplaces
- International Sales Management & Marketing: international trade, intercultural management, and strategic sales management
- Research Proposal for the Master's Thesis: preparation for thesis requirements and topic selection
- Applied Project II: applying research questions and methods to professional practice and presenting results
- Master’s Thesis and Colloquium/Defence: independently solving a practice-oriented task, documenting results, and defending the thesis
Curriculum
Master of Science (M.Sc.) with 120 ECTS across 4 semesters, including applied project work and a Master’s Thesis with colloquium/defence.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Compulsory modules | Technology Management & AI | 5 | 28 |
| Change & Innovation | 6 | |||
| Research Methods in STEM | 6 | |||
| Accounting, Controlling & Finance | 5 | |||
| Deutsch | 6 | |||
| 2nd semester | Compulsory modules | Techno-economic product development and realisation | 5 | 33 |
| Quantitative Data Analysis in Engineering | 5 | |||
| Technical Systems & Digitalisation | 6 | |||
| International Project Management & Claim Management | 5 | |||
| Sustainability | 6 | |||
| Resource Management and Energy Management | 6 | |||
| 3rd semester | Compulsory modules | Product Lifecycle Management | 6 | 28 |
| Digital Management & Leadership | 6 | |||
| International Sales Management & Marketing | 5 | |||
| Research Proposal for the Master‘s Thesis | 5 | |||
| Applied Project I | 6 | |||
| 4th semester | Compulsory project work and Master’s Thesis | Applied Project II | 6 | 31 |
| Master’s Thesis and Colloquium/Defence | 25 | |||
| Total | Compulsory modules across the 1st to 4th semesters, including Applied Project I & II and the Master’s Thesis and Colloquium/Defence | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate prepared for technical and management roles, including product management, business development, quality management, consulting, product development, change management, and operations management.
- You build applied skills for managing innovation and technology trends, so you can confidently support decisions that connect engineering solutions with business goals.
- You gain digital and data-focused competencies for industrial engineering, product development, and virtual simulations, helping you stand out in technology-driven industries.
- You develop leadership and change-management capabilities that support roles where you coordinate cross-functional teams and manage transformation.
- You complete project work and a practice-oriented Master’s thesis, giving you experience you can clearly explain in job interviews for industry and consulting positions.
Employability rate
Engineering and management graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting consistent demand for professionals who can combine engineering knowledge with business and digital skills.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in technology and industry-related management roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification / school-leaving certificate | For international applicants, FOM requires an authenticated copy of the general university entrance qualification certificate and the school-leaving certificate or high school diploma as part of the application documents. |
| Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) and engineering requirement or relevant work experience | Admission requires a university degree with 180 ECTS, including at least 40 ECTS credits in engineering. Alternatively, applicants with a university degree in any subject may be admitted with 1.5 years of relevant professional experience related to the field of study; in that case, bridge courses in business administration and in technology must be successfully completed. Another alternative is a successfully completed oral admission examination based on a written essay. |
| English language level | Applicants must meet the university’s English language requirement of at least B2 level for admission. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | Direct match | Admission requires 180 ECTS overall with at least 40 ECTS credits in engineering, or alternatively relevant professional experience with successfully completed bridge courses, or an oral admission examination based on a written essay. |
Language requirements
This Master’s programme is taught entirely in English. International applicants must provide proof of sufficient English language skills at least at B2 level.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total fee | EUR 23850 / total program | Total fee € 23,850 (including examination fee and immatriculation fee). Fee structure: 1st instalment (Deposit fee) € 500; 2nd instalment € 13,900; 3rd instalment € 9,450. |
| Deposit fee (1st instalment) | EUR 500 / one time | Deposit fee € 500 has to be paid after receiving the invoice in order to secure the admission. |
| 2nd instalment | EUR 13900 / one time | 2nd instalment € 13,900 is payable immediately upon receipt of the invoice before the 1st semester. |
| 3rd instalment | EUR 9450 / one time | 3rd instalment € 9,450 is payable before the third semester as scheduled therein. |
Proof of financial resources
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 | N/A | N/A |
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 | DAAD EPOS supports postgraduate (Master’s) studies in Germany for participants from developing countries. This program is a Master’s degree taught at a German higher education institution, so applicants can check eligibility in the DAAD EPOS list of available courses. |
📝 How to Apply
Register your application and educational background
Complete the application form by registering your personal data and educational background. Enter your full name exactly as in your passport. Prepare to provide the required documents during registration so you can upload or submit them as requested by the university.
Prepare the required documents (translated and in the requested format)
Gather the required documents for admission, including proof of English skills and the authenticated school-leaving / university entrance qualification documents. Ensure all documents are translated into German or English; if your original documents are in another language, use a certified translator and provide certified copies of the original documents and translations. Submit documents as PDFs and name the files as instructed by the university.
Send your application submission as instructed by the university
Fill out and sign the application form. Send the completed application form together with the mentioned documents via email to the university’s incoming admissions contact. Keep copies of your submitted documents for reference, especially language proof and credential documents.