Appropriate qualification for university entrance: First degree: Bachelor, master, diploma,... (University, University of Applied Science, Cooperative State University).
The first degree should be in:
- mechanical engineering
- electrical engineering
- mechatronics
- business engineering
or a related subject.
Basic knowledge of one of the following fields is required:
- Methods for designing and dimensioning machine systems
- manufacturing engineering
- materials science or engineering mechanics
In exceptional cases, other degrees may be accepted (e.g., professional experience).
Professional Experience: Depending on the first degree´s level (210 or 180 ECTS points), work or 1 or 2 years of practical experience in the program subject area is required. Three years of work experience are recommended. References are needed as evidence.
TOEFL Test: Evidence of an adequate knowledge of the English language is required, normally in the form of a TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language).
Participants in the Management of Product Development (MPD) master program are able to analyze, design, operate and implement the product development process at their companies in an optimized way.
The graduates can successfully translate innovative ideas and innovations into competitive products, with a special focus lying on major criteria like customized product solutions, reduction of production costs as well as optimization of quality standards. Furthermore, they are capable of accompanying and furthering innovation processes by highly creative techniques.