Technology and Innovation Management Harz University of Applied Sciences

Innovation and technology are key drivers of competitive advantage in today's knowledge economy. Digital technologies and the Internet of Things have launched a new industrial revolution: the digitalisation of processes along the value chains of the manufacturing and service industry. The study programme is conducted by professional experts who analyse current innovation trends and future business opportunities. Building on their qualifications, they suggest decisions on innovations for management.

Graduates of this study programme provide support for the systematic implementation of innovation processes by considering managerial and technical aspects. They link solutions for automation and digitalisation with the underlying business processes.

The study programme combines engineering, IT and business competences in a methodically sound manner. A core aspect is an applied scientific approach to recent and emerging trends in digitalisation that affect technological, manufacturing, and organisational patterns. Students will be empowered to plan, implement, and advocate their projects and solutions as well as to take management responsibilities.

The Master's degree also gives graduates of the programme the possibility to pursue a doctoral and academic career path.

Depending on their previous academic records, candidates may opt for the regular course track with four semesters or for the fast course track with three semesters. For details, please see the information on admission requirements on our website.

Curriculum for adjustment — regular track only (one semester, 30 ECTS):

• Elective courses  in business
• Introduction to Industry 4.0 and research fields in computer science
• Engineering project based on laboratory assignments
• German as a Foreign Language (several levels)

Core curriculum — regular and fast track (two semesters, 30 ECTS each):

• Strategic Innovation Management
• Operations Research and IT Security Risk Assessment
• Agile Requirements Engineering and Digital Transformation
• Information Retrieval Technology
• Digital Business Models and Idea Engineering
• Functional Safety
• Technology Assessment and Sustainability
• Big Data and Geoinformation
• Elective in current technologies, e.g. Mixed Reality, Smart Buildings
• Research and development project integrating research methods and academic writing

Master's thesis and colloquium (one semester, 30 ECTS)

The individual courses are available each semester.

Application deadline via uni-assist

Winter semester: 15 December
Summer semester: 15 June

A prerequisite for admission is a first university degree with a "good" overall performance. The previous degree should relate to industrial engineering and management, business informatics, technical management, or other engineering subjects. A minimum of 10 weeks of professional experience related to the subject area of the first degree is requested.

The admission board decides on each candidate's admission on the basis of academic performance, language proficiency, and professional experience.

List of required documents: https://www.hs-harz.de/en/study/degree-students/international-applicants/master/

Approx. 130 EUR (including free regional public transportation)

Approx. 950 EUR per month

On campus: assistantships, sports training supervisor, tutorships

Off campus: Counselling to help students find off-campus employment is available upon individual request.

A career advisory service is available upon individual request. Career networking events take place regularly.

Student residences via "Studentenwerk" Magdeburg (student service network) or private housing in town

Monthly cost: approx. 350 EUR