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M.Sc. Digital Industrial Management and Engineering (DIME)

ESB Business School Reutlingen University Reutlingen

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Reutlingen University, located in Germany, is renowned for its strong emphasis on practical and applied sciences, including a variety of engineering and management disciplines. Among its diverse offerings, the Digital Industrial Management and Engineering (DIME) program stands out as a cutting-edge course designed to equip students with the skills necessary for the digital transformation of industries. This interdisciplinary program combines aspects of industrial engineering, digital technologies, and management, preparing graduates to tackle complex challenges in the digital era. Students in the DIME program benefit from a curriculum that includes digital manufacturing, data analysis, and the management of digital processes, all of which are critical for the future of industrial operations. Reutlingen University's commitment to integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience ensures that DIME graduates are highly sought after in the job market, ready to lead the digital transformation in various sectors.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Industrial Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Digital Industrial Management and Engineering (DIME) at ESB Business School Reutlingen University

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Applicants who received their Bachelor’s degree in a non-English degree course (not less than 50%) or with non-English mother tongue are required to have passed an English language test at the B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Language tests such as TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate and comparable language certificates will be recognised.

German language

German for application
C2
German for enrollment
C2
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proof of German language skill is compulsory for the MSc. Digital Industrial Management and Engineering study program.

MSc. Digital Industrial Management and Engineering applicants, who did not obtain their relevant qualification at a German-language institution, are required to document their German language proficiency with one of the following:

„Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang“ - DSH 2 oder besser

„Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache" - TestDaF mit 14 Punkte oder besser

„Prüfungsteil Deutsch" der Feststellungsprüfung an Studienkollegs

Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz - zweite Stufe (Beschluss der Kultusministerkonferenz vom 06.12.1996 in der jeweils geltenden Fassung)/DSD II

tele Deutsch C1 Hochschule

Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS). Das GDS löst zum 1.1.2012 die Oberstufenprüfungen des Goethe-Instituts Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP), Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) und Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS) ab.

Reifezeugnis einer deutschen Auslandsschule mit vorwiegend deutschsprachigem Unterricht. Besuch einer Schule bis einschließlich der 9. Klasse, an der alle Fächer in deutscher Sprache unterrichtet wurden.

„Deutsche Sprachprüfung II" des Sprachen- und Dolmetscher-Instituts München

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Since you will need a grade conversion (to the ECTS system) from Constance University - Center for International students for the application process, your Bachelor study has to be completed before you can apply for the study programme MSc. DIME.

Please note: https://www.reutlingen-university.de/en/international/des... (opens in a new tab)

„International applicants must have their qualifications officially recognised. For degree programmes in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Constance University is the appropriate authority. Application forms for the recognition of qualifications and further information can be found on the Internet site of Constance University - Center for International students: https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/studienkolleg/s... (opens in a new tab)

with at least 210 ECTS or comparable academic performance in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering or suitable field of engineering science

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Letter of motivation in German or English

Required

Optional

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

The requirement for admission is a university degree in the fields of business engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, production engineering or comparable fields of engineering with at least 210 ECTS or equivalent.

Additionally:

  • A passed German language test if the university degree was not obtained in a German-language degree programme or the mother tongue is not German. (More information on the required German language skills and other valid language certificates can be found at:
  • Proven English language skills of qualification level B2, unless the university degree was obtained in an English-language degree programme (at least 50%) or the mother tongue is English.
  • TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate or equivalent language certificates at the corresponding level are recognised as language tests.

Special admission requirements for applicants with a first degree from a foreign university:

You can find out whether your first degree qualifies you for a Master's programme at the Studienkolleg, Konstanz University. There you will also find out whether you can be admitted to a university in Baden-Württemberg and which examinations you may have to pass beforehand.

On the website of the Studienkolleg Konstanz (opens in a new tab) website of the Studienkolleg Konstanz you will also find the application form for the recognition of certificates.

Costs

Semester fee: €167.30 for regular students and €97.30 for exchange students

For students from non-EU countries, the state of Baden-Württemberg charges a fee of €1,500 per semester (opens in a new tab).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Digital Industrial Management and Engineering (DIME)

Programme-specific documents

Your application includes the following documents:

Application for admission

All supporting documents included on the list which you received after filling in the online application form (see step 2)

Letter of motivation in German or English

Application link : https://hisinone.reutlingen-university.de/qisserver/pages... (opens in a new tab)

application procedure info : https://www.esb-business-school.de/en/degree-programmes/m... (opens in a new tab)

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Digital Industrial Management and Engineering (DIME) at ESB Business School Reutlingen University

Application procedure

Special admission requirements for applicants with a first degree from a foreign university:

You can find out whether your first degree qualifies you for a Master's programme at the Studienkolleg, Konstanz University. There you will also find out whether you can be admitted to a university in Baden-Württemberg and which examinations you may have to pass beforehand.

On the website of the Studienkolleg Konstanz website of the Studienkolleg Konstanz you will also find the application form for the recognition of certificates.

Selection process

1. If invited, take part in the selection interviews.

In the first step of the selection procedure you are invited to a compulsory interview in order to determine your suitability and motivation for the research master programme. We prepare the ranking list of the applicants to be invited to an interview based on the average grade of the graduation grade.

2. If invited, take part in the selection interviews.

In the first step of the selection procedure you are invited to a compulsory interview in order to determine your suitability and motivation for the research master programme. We prepare the ranking list of the applicants to be invited to an interview based on the average grade of the graduation grade.

3. If invited, take part in the selection interviews.

In the first step of the selection procedure you are invited to a compulsory interview in order to determine your suitability and motivation for the research master programme. We prepare the ranking list of the applicants to be invited to an interview based on the average grade of the graduation grade.

4. You need to be graded with at least grade 4 in order to proceed to the second step of the selection procedure. The selection board prepares the list of the admitted applicants based on the average grade of your graduation exam and the grade of the selection interview.

You will find more information here (German only).

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

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APS

Required for Application

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Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Send the complete documents by post and in due time to:

Reutlingen University

Studium und Studierende / Course and Students

Zulassungsamt / Admissions Office

Alteburgstraße 150

72762 Reutlingen

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Costs

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Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

Applicants from non-EU countries: The State of Baden-Württemberg imposes fees of 1.500 € per semester for new students.

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