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Management of Product Development (Part-time)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
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Tuition EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 15 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Karlsruhe, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The Management of Product Development (Part-time) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Management of Product Development (Part-time) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 15 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Karlsruhe, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Management of Product Development (Part-time) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Design and Validation Process & Information Systems for Product Development
  2. Integrated Product Development
  3. Product Generation Development
  4. Systems and Cases
  5. Multi-Technological Systems & Workshops
  6. International Project Management
  7. Finance for Executives
  8. Management Accounting, Marketing and Strategy
  9. Human Resources Management
  10. Law & Contracts
  11. Machinery and equipment industry
  12. Automotive industry and suppliers
  13. Measurement technology and cybernetics
  14. Major appliances industry, e.g. white goods
  15. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Albert Albers
  16. Prof. Dr. Martin Klarmann

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

University Qualification

First academic degree:\xc2\xa0Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc. (University,\xc2\xa0University of Applied Sciences, Cooperative State University)\xc2\xa0in a relevant subject, such as\xc2\xa0Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Science\xc2\xa0or Economics. In exceptional cases, other degrees may be accepted.

First\xc2\xa0university degree in:
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Business engineering
  • or a related subject

Basic knowledge in one of the following fields:
  • Methods for designing and dimensioning machine systems
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Materials science or engineering mechanics

For more information, please visit programme website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) logo

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Karlsruhe, Germany

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is both a German public research university in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, and a research center of the Helmholtz Association.

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 15 months
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