Program Overview
The Production and Operations Management (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 Production and Operations Management (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
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Production and Operations Management (Part-time) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals in Production and Operations Management
- IT Support of Production Systems
- Methods of Operations Management
- Networks of Supply & Production Systems
- Global Production and Distribution Systems
- International Project Management
- Finance for Executives
- Management Accounting, Marketing and Strategy
- Human Resources Management
- Law & Contracts
- Machinery and equipment industry
- Process industry
- Automotive industry and automotive suppliers
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai Furmans
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Nickel
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 university degree in:- Logistics
- Information technology
- Industrial engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- or a related subject
Basic knowledge in one of the following fields:
- Production engineering
- Automation engineering
- Extraction technology
- Logistics or manufacturing engineering
In exceptional cases, other degrees may be accepted.\xc2\xa0
For more information, please visit programme website.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 30,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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)
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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- Language English
- Duration 15 months
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