The Master's programme builds directly on the content of the previous Bachelor's programme, but gives you greater freedom and takes your specialist interests into account. For example, you can choose a specialisation area from a wide range of topics in the economics part of the Master's programme. The economics curriculum is supplemented by compulsory modules in qualitative or quantitative methods and a compulsory business internship.
 

The economic specialisation is chosen from a profile area.

The Management profile areacan be selected:

• Marketingmanagement
• Human Resource Management und Organizational Behavior
• Strategy, Innovation and Cooperation
• Sustainability Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Management der digitalen Transformation

 The profile area Accounting and Finance can be chosen:

• Controlling
• Finance and Accounting

 The Intelligence, Logistics & Operations profile area can be selected:

• Business Information Systems & Operations Research
• Produktionsmanagement
• Logistik
• Produktions- und Logistikmanagement

 The Economics profile area can be selected:

• Environmental and Industrial Economics
• Economic Theory

The energy and process engineering part builds on the content of the Bachelor's degree programme. Here, too, you have many options to choose from:
You can choose modules totalling 38 ECTS credits from the competence field modules of the Bachelor's degree programme in Energy and Process Engineering as well as from the compulsory and compulsory elective modules of the Master's degree programmes in Bioprocess Engineering and Energy and Process Engineering (and the prerequisite Bachelor's modules).

An important pillar of the Master's programme is research-based learning with seminars, a research project and the Master's thesis.

An economic internship of 12 weeks is required for your Master's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management. You should be aware of this:

• The practical phase must take place in an economic context, whereby the exact areas of deployment are flexible.
• Working hours should be at least 20 hours per week. A 40-hour week does not affect the number of hours per week.
• You have the option of splitting your internship between different companies.
• You are responsible for finding suitable internships.
• This internship is an integral part of your degree programme and should be completed before graduation.

Are you perhaps wondering what added value a business internship can have during your WI degree programme? Let me show you why this experience is so worthwhile:

• Experience knowledge in action: You have acquired theoretical foundations as part of your WI degree programme. An internship allows you to apply this knowledge in real business scenarios and see how theory works in practice.
• Diverse insights: The world of business administration is wide-ranging, from marketing and finance to corporate strategy. During your internship, you can explore different departments and find out which area appeals to you the most.
• Clarity for your professional future: If you are still unsure about your career path, an internship can give you clarity. You will find out whether your ideas match reality.
• Make contacts: During your internship, you will have the opportunity to make valuable contacts in the industry. These contacts can help you later when you start your career.
• Strengthen your CV: Employers value practical experience. An internship can add a special touch to your CV and increase your chances for future applications.
• Develop soft skills: In addition to specialised knowledge, you can also improve your communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills - skills that are in demand in any career.
• The possibility of being taken on: Many companies see internships as a springboard for future permanent positions. Get involved during your internship as this could open your door to long-term job opportunities.

Formular

If you are interested in enrolling with us, please note that you must provide proof of English language proficiency corresponding to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

If you have not obtained your study qualification at a German-speaking institution, we ask you to provide proof of sufficient German language skills before starting your studies. The exact requirements and regulations can be found in the RPTU enrolment regulations.

It is very important to us that you are as well prepared as possible for your degree programme and that you have the necessary language skills. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thanks to their interdisciplinary skills, industrial engineers are in demand in many sectors. Master's graduates are particularly recommended for demanding tasks in specialised and management positions within business and industry. A Master's degree also entitles graduates to a doctorate and thus opens up the possibility of pursuing a career in science.

A graduate of the Master's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management in the field of Energy and Process Engineering has a wide range of career prospects in various sectors dealing with energy production, use and management as well as process optimisation. Here are some potential career paths:

Energy and environmental management: you could work in companies that develop sustainable energy solutions, implement energy efficiency measures and develop environmental protection strategies.

Energy supply companies: In this field, you could work on the planning, operation and maintenance of energy generation plants (e.g. renewable energy, power plants).

Process optimisation and production management: You could work in process engineering to optimise production processes, identify bottlenecks and implement efficiency improvements.

Environmental protection and sustainability consulting: With your background, you could advise companies on how to introduce environmentally friendly practices and achieve sustainability goals.

Research and development: In research departments, you could work on the development of new technologies, processes or materials in the energy sector.

Technical sales: You could sell technically sophisticated products or services in the field of energy and process engineering and support customers in their implementation.

Project management: As a project manager, you could work on projects that focus on the introduction of new technologies, plants or processes for energy production or utilisation.

Energy Consultancy: You could advise individuals, businesses or governments on how to reduce their energy consumption and implement more efficient ways of using energy.

Regulatory and policy affairs: You could work in areas dealing with energy law, policy and regulation, both in the private and public sectors.

Start-ups and innovation: Your knowledge could help you to work in start-ups that develop innovative technologies for energy generation, storage or utilisation.

If you are interested in pursuing the Master's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, you can find the entry requirements here:
You can participate in the programme if you have successfully completed the Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau. Alternatively, you can also provide proof of at least equivalent examination results, which comprise a total of at least 180 credit points (excluding practical components) and include a professionally qualifying university degree.
Please note that you must provide proof of English language proficiency corresponding to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
 

If you did not obtain your Bachelor's degree at RPTU, you must fulfil the following admission requirements:

Business Administration
Business Administration 36 credit points
Proof of competence in the following areas
Cost and revenue accounting, financial reporting, production/logistics, marketing, investment and financing, human resources, organisation and operations research, strategic management

Economics 12 credit points
Proof of competence in the areas of
Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

Law 9 credit points
Proof of competence in civil law and a further legal specialisation

Scientific foundations 8 credit points
Competences in the field of scientific theory

Specialisation in Energy and Process Engineering with at least 88 credit points
Mathematical and statistical methods 38 credit points
Proof of competence in the areas of
descriptive and inferential statistics, analysis, vector calculus, differential equation systems and data science

Engineering Mechanics, Bioprocess Engineering, Mechanical Process Engineering and Energy Process Engineering
50 credit points

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