Master of Business Administration and Engineering (MBA&E) HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences

Our highest priority is to provide support for students' professional advancement. The MBA&E benefits from its lecturers' and partners' experience and provides a clear-cut balance between management skills, technological skills, and a specialisation option:

The Interdisciplinary Management (IM) specialisation teaches skills which enable our graduates to provide effective support in any interdisciplinary projects. This also covers the ability to analyse complex customer requirements and to deliver the expected results as the manager or member of an interdisciplinary team. The curriculum combines project management with interdisciplinary technical themes.

The Automotive Management (AM) specialisation prepares students for a broad variety of technical management positions in the automotive sector. In one of the leading automotive manufacturing countries, graduates will have a supportive environment to gain the skills needed to enter the automotive industry. The graduates of this specialisation meet a growing global demand for innovative and responsible automotive experts. The specialisation contains both technical and management topics in the automotive sector, producing graduates with versatile skill sets.

The Global Procurement (GP) specialisation prepares the students for positions in international procurement and supply chain management organisations. They will learn how to identify and assess markets and suppliers, plan and execute procurement initiatives and administrate and control supply relationships. In the courses, the students learn a broad variety of relevant skills and their application.

The Global Leadership in Engineering (GLE) specialisation emphasises the development of personal, intercultural, and managerial skills and technical knowledge about international standards as well as competencies to manage engineering and production in international contexts. The programme prepares graduates to operate successfully in multiple and dynamic environments and to take up leadership responsibility in a global workplace.

In the Industrial Operations and Supply Networks (IOSN) specialisation, students will be enabled to tactically optimise current and medium-term business processes. The main requirements to be met are currently based on digital technologies, lean principles and sustainability-oriented regulations. In particular, students acquire skills in the analysis, optimisation and implementation of production and logistics technologies.

The Smart Business Models and Production Systems (SBMPS) specialisation enables students to strategically develop the company's long-term business models and production systems. Furthermore, students will be able to understand the use of artificial intelligence in production systems and the application of the principles of the circular economy in production processes.

In the first and second semesters of the programme, the students will complete the 12 study modules according to the curriculum. In the third semester, either the Master's thesis or an optional internship takes place. In case the internship is chosen, the thesis is postponed until the fourth semester.

The programme is organised according to the following indicative curriculum:

First semester (winter semester)

• two business administration modules
• two technology/engineering modules
• two specialisation modules (IM, AM, GP, GLE, IOSN or SBMPS)

Second semester (summer semester)

• two business administration modules
• one technology/engineering module
• one technology/engineering project
• one specialisation module (IM, AM, GP, GLE, IOSN or SBMPS)
• one specialisation project/lab (IM, AM, GP, GLE, IOSN or SBMPS)

Third semester (winter semester)

• Master's thesis or
• optional internship

Fourth semester (summer semester)

• Master's thesis (if an internship was completed)

The teaching staff consists of both professors of the HTW Berlin and external lecturers from academia and industry. Please see our website for further details.

An optional internship (in Germany or abroad) is recommended and supported. Most of our international students complete internships in order to enhance the job opportunities that they will have after graduation.

Many of our students complete their Master's theses in collaboration with a company. This is definitely a great way to open doors for your future career.

Official deadline: 28 February

Missed the deadline? Don't worry – there's still a chance! If seats are available, we're happy to consider late applications. Do not hesitate to apply to our programme; this could be your opportunity to join us!

• A Bachelor's degree or higher is required for admission. Relevant fields are preferred, but not necessary. The grade "good" or equivalent is preferred.
• At least one year of relevant working experience after graduation is required.
• Student selection is based on previous academic success, professional qualifications, and study motives.

Approx. 350 EUR per semester (including public transport ticket)

Approx. 992 EUR per month

Working is possible during the studies, but due to the full-time study programme, we recommend an upper limit of approx. eight to twelve hours per week during the lecture period.

The HTW MBA&E programme is committed to supporting this endeavour by equipping students during their studies with high-employability skills such as a diverse range of extracurricular courses covering subjects such as the German job market and application processes, job interview training, intercultural competence, and communication skills.

The overarching objective of the MBA&E iCareer Academy is to empower international students to attain a successful degree and streamline their transition into the job market.

Student excursions are also a key part of the iCareer Academy experience, as we believe it is essential for students to build real-world connections with the industries and companies they may work with in the future. All courses, workshops, events, and excursions are free of charge for all MBAE students.

Accommodation is available from the Studentenwerk Berlin or on the private market. Instructions will be provided by the programme office after application.

The Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW Berlin), a university of applied sciences, offers an impressive range of study programmes in five different departments spanning fields from engineering, computer science, and economics to culture and design. Traditional applied sciences like mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, and business administration go hand in hand with more contemporary and innovative studies such as information technology / networked systems, construction and real estate management, or renewable energy systems technology.
With more than 15,000 students and over 70 different Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, HTW Berlin is one of Germany's larger-sized universities of applied sciences. It is regularly recognised for the high quality of its study programmes and cultivates ties with over 130 universities worldwide, thus maintaining strong bonds with collaborative partners. At its two campuses, the HTW Berlin hosts more than 4,000 international students.
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