Technical Management University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer

The Master’s programme in Technical Management is a continuing education programme designed to provide comprehensive expertise in technical disciplines, professional development, and business management. At the same time, it prepares you specifically for leadership and management roles. The programme includes mandatory modules that cover core competencies, as well as elective modules allowing individual specialisation.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the internationally recognised Master of Engineering (MEng) degree, accredited by ZEvA (Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency). This accreditation reflects high standards in teaching and learning and also qualifies you to pursue doctoral studies.

A key focus of the programme is on sustainable engineering and innovation management. You will learn to identify opportunities in the context of responsible development and to create sustainable solutions by developing a holistic understanding of the field.

In addition, the programme emphasises product development skills. You will expand your knowledge in areas such as concept development, strategic planning, testing, and performance optimisation.

To complete a well-rounded professional profile, you will also acquire skills in data science and computer science. These closely interconnected disciplines are essential in the age of digitalisation.

The one-and-a-half-year Master's study programme consists of 90 credit points and is arranged over three semesters. The Master's programme Technical Management combines technical skills with management expertise and complements these with highly essential professional development in specific fields. Students are able to join the programme every semester. The module overview for the upcoming semesters is available on our website. The winter semester operates from September to January, and the summer semester runs from March to July.  

Compulsory modules in the winter semester are:

• Business Management 5 ECTS
• Computer Sciences 5 ECTS

Compulsory modules in the summer semester are:

• Sustainability in Engineering 5 ECTS
• Introduction to Data Sciences 5 ECTS
• Communication & Culture 5 ECTS
• Marketing 5 ECTS

Elective modules each 5 ECTS:

• Advanced Project Management
• Controlling
• Digitalisation and Automation
• ERP Systems
• International Commercial Law
• Production Systems
• Quality Management
• Strategic Management
• Sustainable Innovation Management
• Power Plant Engineering

The third semester is reserved for the Master's thesis and the colloquium (defence). You can freely choose to prepare the Master's thesis at the university or in the industry with a combined supervision of a professor and an industrial supervisor. The university recommends the latter in most cases.

Further information on modules can be found in the module handbook. 

A German language course is offered. In small groups, each student's language level will be determined, and students will be placed in courses designed to enhance their knowledge accordingly. Participation is optional, but we highly recommend reaching an adequate language level to increase future career perspectives in Germany.

In addition, factory visits and excursions as well as guest lectures are scheduled to gain knowledge on different aspects of work environments as well as intercultural features.

Students may engage in voluntary internships in order to discover the work of industrial services in Germany. This enables students to have a practical approach for their Master's theses.

The Coordination Office Technical Management is eager to support students in finding suitable internship positions. The Coordination Office Technical Management collaborates with the Career Service of the university to offer career-related workshops and events as well as individual application portfolio checks.

• Academic requirements include a German "Diplom" degree, a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification with three and a half years of study in a technical field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, natural sciences, information science, etc.
• A minimum of one year of postgraduate full time work experience is compulsory.
• Reliable and certified English language skills are required.

Applicants originating from China, India, or Vietnam additionally have to hand in the original certificate of the academic assessment office issued by the German embassy (“Akademische Prüfstelle”). Your application cannot be processed without this certificate. You may find further information here:

• Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft Peking (APS) / academic assessment office at the German Embassy Peking/Beijing: https://www.aps.org.cn/
• Academic Evaluation Center Science Section of the German Embassy New Delhi: https://aps-india.de/
• Akademische Prüfstelle des Kulturreferates der Deutschen Botschaft Hanoi (APS) / academic assessment office at the German Embassy Hanoi: http://www.hanoi.diplo.de/

dMAT Test INDIA

Applicants from India applying for the summer semester 2027 onwards are required to take the dMAT test. Further information on registration and authorised test centres can be found here: https://www.d-mat.de/en/dmat-in-india/.

The semester contribution is charged each semester and is already included in the total tuition fee. This covers the cost of the student union contribution and includes the "Semesterticket", a subscription-based public transport ticket for all local public transport, which is valid in all of Germany.

Living expenses in Emden are rather low; accommodation costs approx. 300 to 450 EUR per month. Different options for housing are offered, such as student residences, flat shares and private flats.

Students from non-EU countries who have a residence permit for the purpose of studying (§16b AufenthG) may be employed for up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year without the approval of the Federal Employment Agency.

This regulation does not apply to student activities, such as assistant activities at universities or activities closely related to studies. These activities can be carried out for an unlimited period of time.

The University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer offers scholarships aimed at all students who are already enrolled. Application for scholarships is limited and available during a certain period of the year only.

An overview can be found here: https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/university-of-applied-sciences/organization/departments-a-z/international-office/international-students/scholarships.

The University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer awards scholarships to female students to promote young female academics: fem:talent-Stipendium – Hochschule Emden/Leer (hs-emden-leer.de).

The Coordination Office Technical Management supports students in every single step of their study and works in close collaboration with the Career Service of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. Thus, support is provided to students in their professional orientation and career entry.

Moreover, an interdisciplinary venue was created that offers services and events in the areas of "improving the quality of study" and "professionalisation". These services include workshops, coaching and seminars, review of CVs and applications, company visits, and other relevant components to enhance external key competences.

If you study at our University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, you can apply for accommodation at the local residence hall before your arrival in Emden. There is one fully-furnished student dormitory, called “Steinweg 20”. Residence halls in Emden are not managed by the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, but rather, they are managed by an independent organisation, the "Studentenwerk". Therefore, we are not in a position to guarantee an accommodation in such dorms.

Please note that move-in times are restricted due to semester dates.

Find more information here: Studierendenwerk Oldenburg.

Additionally, the Coordination Office Technical Management obtains contacts for students who seek private accommodations.

Studying in Emden means studying at a modern university with a personal atmosphere. Besides the mere facilitation of technical know-how, our educational goals additionally entail fostering creativity and the capacity for teamwork as well as equipping our students with key qualifications. Our highly motivated academic staff enhances the appeal of the respective study programme with efficient learning methods and the commitment to ensure individual support for each and every student.

The course of study takes place in the town of Emden (population 50,000), which is one of the locations of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. The university is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in Lower Saxony. Today 3,563 students study at the various faculties. Because of their coastal location, the region of East Frisia and Emden are popular holiday destinations and offers numerous cultural and recreational facilities. The cost of living is fairly low. Cities such as Hamburg or Amsterdam are within 300 km of Emden.
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