Semester 1 and 2:
The Master’s program contains 12 modules, 5 ECTS per module (4 basic modules + 8 core modules).
The basic modules focus on building fundamental, interdisciplinary skills, while the core modules provide in-depth knowledge essential to this specific Master's program.
Basic modules (all mandatory):
- Applied Economics and Intercultural Management
- Strategic and Financial Framework
- German Language 1*
- German Language 2*
* Mandatory with German levels of A1-B1 at the point of admission; different language course levels available depending on the student's German level at the beginning of their studies in Hof
Core modules (all mandatory):
- Industry 4.0 / Data Management
- Smart Factory Planning and Engineering
- Business Process Excellence
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning and Control
- Quality Management
- Innovation Management
- Elective
Semester 3 and 4:
Internship
The 3rd and 4th semester are dedicated to an internship (30 ECTS) in a company and a practical Master's Thesis (30 ECTS). For entering the internship, all students have to prove at least the German language level B1.
Master's Thesis
- Application of the methodological procedures, which were obtained and trained during the entire program.
- The thesis should be written during the internship and should cover a current topic of the company.
- Topic selection has to be done in accordance with the supervising professor.