International Industrial Management (MiM) Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

INDUSTRY-CONNECTED. INTERDISCIPLINARY. INTERCULTURAL.

Are you a Bachelor‘s graduate with management ambitions?

The Esslingen Master's in International Industrial Management is the right course to prepare you for an exciting and challenging middle management position in an international company. It focuses on operations in the manufacturing sector and its encompassing services as well as business areas, such as sales and marketing, finance, business development and transformation.

Additionally, you can shape your professional profile through tailored electives, such as agile project management, sustainability assessment, intercultural leadership & negotiations, digital enterprise and information systems. All in all, this Master's programme will perfectly equip you with interdisciplinary management skills for leadership in technology-driven industries.

The Esslingen MiM is structured into three semesters. Before starting the course of studies, a preparatory programme is offered in September:

• Orientation events: Get to know your new peers and new home.
• Intensive German language course: Support your employability.
• Cultural programme: Ensure a smooth integration by going on excursions and to lectures on German history, customs and traditions.

During the first two semesters, students complete courses at the university. This includes practical, hands-on learning via project work and company visits.

First semester:

• Business Analytics
• Economics, Finance
• Operations 
• Research Methods

Second semester:

• Business Development
• Management Accounting
• Marketing and Sales Strategy
• + Elective course

In the third semester, students should now be able to analyse complex problems in business situations and develop feasible solutions. The usage of appropriate scientific methods and tools must be demonstrated.

• Corporate Report
• Master‘s Thesis

The third semester is a practical semester. Students complete a corporate report and a thesis preferably in industry under the supervision of a professor and a partner manager. By doing so, they will be able to transform theory into practice and develop crucial contacts for future employment.

Admission requirements for the Esslingen MiM:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, management or related discipline
• Language test in English (e.g. TOEFL) for non-native speakers
• APS certificate, if you received your degree in PR China, India and Vietnam

195 EUR per semester

In addition to the tuition fees and in order to cover personal expenses during the study programme in Esslingen, we recommend that participants budget around 1,000 EUR per month for accommodation (350-420 EUR), health insurance, books, excursions, and other expenses. For a residence permit, the amount of 992 EUR per month (17,856 EUR for 18 months) is required.

The Deutschlandstipendium supports a very limited number of new or advanced students of excellent academic and professional promise. For more information, see https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/study/advice-support/praxis-beruf-karriere/job-search-contacts-to-companies/deutschlandstipendium-german-scholarships.

Company scholarships are also a possibility, and interested students should contact the respective company directly for further information.

In addition to the workshop "How to Apply in Germany", professors assist students in finding a thesis placement in a company.

Career services are available at the university:
https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/study/advice-support/praxis-beruf-karriere/careers-orientation.

Most of our students live in modern single apartments with a bathroom/toilet and modern facilities located in student residences. There are student dormitories in the immediate vicinity of the City Campus or the Hilltop Campus in Esslingen. A room in the dormitory is guaranteed for one year. The cost is between 340 EUR and 420 EUR per month.

For more information: https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/international/coming-to-esslingen-uas/international-masters-programmes-graduate-school/general-information-about-studying-and-living-in-esslingen

ESSLINGEN – AN IDEAL LOCATION TO STUDY

Esslingen University focuses on engineering and business studies as well as social sciences.

Currently, more than 6,000 students are enrolled in the university's six faculties and are divided between three campuses: the city centre campus lies in the heart of Esslingen; the hilltop campus is located on a hill overlooking the city; and the Goeppingen campus is situated 32 km away from Esslingen. A new, sustainable and modern campus is set to be inaugurated in Esslingen in the near future.

Esslingen University is continually adapting to meet current demands in all its fields of work. Our business studies and industry-oriented degree programmes foster intensive contact with many leading companies in Germany. They are part of a network that has been growing continually over the past 50 years.

The central philosophy of Esslingen University is to offer degree programmes that are not only practice-oriented but also state-of-the-art. Small classes enable intensive cooperation between staff and students. Project and group work, as well as a thesis, preferably in industry, all contribute to preparing students for a successful professional career based on academic knowledge.

Its excellent reputation and the quality of the scientifically and professionally grounded training have ensured that the Esslingen University is regularly placed among the top universities in various university rankings.

ESSLINGEN – AN AMAZING PLACE TO LIVE

The city of Esslingen has a population of over 96,000 inhabitants and lies nestled in the vineyards overlooking the Neckar valley. Stuttgart, the capital city of Baden-Wuerttemberg, is only 15 kilometres away and can be reached by train in just a few minutes. This cultural hub of Germany offers a wide range of leisure activities.

Near the Esslingen University, there are many hiking paths through the vineyards and forests that can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Within the city, there are many parks, the castle, waterways, street cafés, and theatres. In the winter, the old city centre lights up with a Christmas market; in the summer, live music, open-air cinemas, and artisans’ markets make Esslingen come to life. The historical city centre, with its half-timbered houses, its cafés, and its diverse cultural life, offers an ideal environment for studying.

Esslingen has a history reaching back over 1,250 years – a history in which tradition and progress have gone hand in hand. Since its industrialisation, Esslingen has been a major centre for engineering and industrial management education because of this mixture of technical prowess and cultural tradition.