Engineering and Business Management Furtwangen University

An international Master's in Engineering and Business Management

The focus of our international Master's degree programme is on answering the frequently communicated shortage of skilled workers by employers and industry associations in a globalised environment.

The English-language "Engineering and Business Management" degree programme responds to the increasing demand for specialists with engineering qualifications in the region. It is designed for three semesters, with an additional fourth semester being an optional internship semester in the regional industry. Students from abroad with less than 210 ECTS should be able to catch up on the missing ECTS, gain a foothold in the economy and be recruited for the regional job market. The lectures and internships take place in Rottweil (research centre). The available equipment in the context of coating technologies, rapid prototyping / 3D printing, and production clean room is to be used for application-oriented internships. The multidisciplinary orientation of the degree programme provides a versatile insight into innovative manufacturing technologies, lean management, business management topics, strategy and innovation. Agile project management is taught in the first semester in such a way that the "CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management" certificate is awarded. Another focus of the first semester is intercultural teamwork and languages. Foreign students must take German, whereas German students must take foreign languages (e.g. English).

The programme takes 18 months and is divided into the following semesters:

First and second semester: core modules
Third semester: Master's thesis

Core modules include:
Manufacturing Processes:

• Rapid Prototyping
• Automation/Robotics
• Lean Management
• Business Management
• Project Management
• Technology Management
• Intercultural Teamwork

All modules are worth a total of 90 credit points (ECTS).

The maximum number of students per class is usually 15.

An internship is possible as part of the programme. During an extra semester, students take a practical semester to gain some work experience in the regional industry.

• An undergraduate degree with an above-average grade point average (GPA)
• At least 24 months of relevant work experience in a business environment following graduation (student internships or summer jobs do not qualify), certified by employer

176 EUR per semester additional to fees

Approx. 850 EUR per month

There are a number of job opportunities for students in Rottweil or Schwenningen. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

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As one of the oldest universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg, we are proud of our long tradition in high-quality teaching, applied research, and strong international orientation. We are rated highly by both students and employers in the ranking of German universities. Our excellent reputation draws students from all over Germany as well as from more than 80 countries around the world.

With three campuses, four departments, and 41 innovative and practical degree courses at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, Furtwangen University offers a wide variety of academic opportunities. Our students benefit from the excellent study conditions with small study groups and personal contact with professors. We also offer outstanding support services and facilities, including ultra-modern laboratories, a high-tech IT infrastructure, and one of the best libraries in Germany. This all adds up to a great learning experience with first-rate job prospects.

Why should you choose us?

• Modern, innovative degree courses
• Top quality teaching and research
• Training in leading-edge technology with a strong practical element
• Focus on work-relevant skills
• International focus of degree courses
• Optimal student support and supervision
• Excellent job opportunities

Exciting contrasts: old and new in lively interplay

The Rottweilers love their historic city. This is not only due to the wonderful backdrop of stately town houses, playful bay windows and magnificent engraved signs, but also to the cultural life that is more lush here than in almost any other city of this size.

Medieval buildings, the play of the fountains, the chimes of the church towers are a tranquil background for the pulsating life of Rottweil: a chat at the weekly market, the hustle and bustle at the town festival, the exuberance of the carnival. The opposites maintain a constant tension – that's what makes Rottweil unique: the manageable and at the same time cosmopolitan, the stability of tradition and the diversity of modern culture. Rottweil is a charming and lively town in a rural setting. The historic imperial city shows its treasures from bygone eras.