M.Sc. Management of Product Development (MPD)

Hector School Karlsruhe

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  • 31 Jan
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About the programme

Management of Product Development (MPD) is an English-taught executive Master of Science of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), run by the HECTOR School for working professionals. It teaches you to manage product development efficiently, methodically and creatively. The programme has five engineering modules, on topics such as agile systems design, simulation, validation and verification, and five management modules, including marketing and data science, finance, decisions and risk, innovation and projects, and strategy and people. Each module is a two-week block spread over 15 months, so you can keep working. One engineering module takes place at the KIT China branch in Suzhou. A nine-month master's thesis follows, usually written in your company, for about 24 months in total and 90 ECTS. It starts each October and suits working professionals.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Management of Product Development (MPD) at Hector School

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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English language proficiency is required, e.g. English as mother tongue or test certificate (e.g. TOEFL score of at least 570 PBT; 230 CBT; 90 iBT or IELTs at least 6,5 points) or appropriate proof of C1 level.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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First academic degree: Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc. (University, University of Applied Sciences, Cooperative State University) in a relevant subject, such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Science or Economics. In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted.

Depending on the level of the first degree (210 or 180 ECTS points)

A minimum of 1 - 2 years of professional experience in the specific field of the Master Program (depending on the first degree´s level); HECTOR Schools recommendation: > 3 years

References are needed as evidence

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
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Optionally, letter of motivation (file format: .pdf)

Curriculum vitae (file format: .pdf)

Letter of Recommendation containing an assessment of your previously acquired competencies and their application to potential future management tasks (e.g. from a former employer or professor, or other close contact)

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

University Qualification

First academic degree: Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc. (University, University of Applied Sciences, Cooperative State University) in a relevant subject, such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Science or Economics. In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted.

Professional Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the specific field of the Master Program (depending on the first degree´s level); HECTOR Schools recommendation: > 3 years

References are needed as evidence

English Qualification

English language proficiency is required, e.g. English as mother tongue or test certificate (e.g. TOEFL score of at least 570 PBT; 230 CBT; 90 iBT or IELTs at least 6,5 points) or appropriate proof of C1 level.

minimum of 2 years of job experience AFTER your bachelor degree is mandatory

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Management of Product Development (MPD)

Programme-specific documents

Begin by completing our online application form and submitting the required documents, including your CV, academic certificates, proof of work experience, and proof of English language proficiency

Curriculum vitae (file format: .pdf)

Certificates (e.g. Bachelor certificate, transcript of records, diploma supplement) (file format: .pdf)

Passport photograph (file format: .jpg)

Job reference as proof of relevant professional experience (e.g. an official letter from a former employer stating your position and how long you have been working there; signed by CEO or HR manager)

Optionally, letter of motivation (file format: .pdf)

Letter of Recommendation containing an assessment of your previously acquired competencies and their application to potential future management tasks (e.g. from a former employer or professor, or other close contact)

English language proficiency test certificate

(if English is not your mother tongue nor has it been the language of instruction for the last five years), if already available (file format: .pdf)

Optionally, other documents proving your qualification

Declaration of financial support. Please download the file Financial Support.pdf and have a filled out and signed version ready for upload.

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 Management of Product Development (MPD) at Hector School

Application procedure

To begin the application process, it is necessary to register with your email address.

Please confirm your email address in the confirmation email.

After confirming the registration, you can log in and start the online application

Selection process

1. Review of your application by the admissions office

Upon receipt of your application, a confirmation will be sent. Your documents will then be reviewed by the admissions office and if approved, you will receive suggestions regarding the day and time of the interview.

2. Interview with a program director

One of the directors of the master program you applied for will interview you for 30 minutes at the HECTOR School or via the phone. After a positive evaluation, another 30-minute interview will take place at the HECTOR School or over the phone, in which the managing director of the HECTOR School will ask you for your motivation and possible further development.

3. Admission

Based on your application documents and the HECTOR School interviews, and in accordance with the admissions regulations, the admissions committee will decide on an internal ranking of the applicants. Immediately after the meeting of the admissions committee, you will receive a status report confirming your successful application.

Altogether, the process from receiving your application until the final decision of admission is completed within 6 weeks.

Application quick facts

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Required for Application

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

Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

HECTOR School of Engineering & Management

Technology Business School of the KIT

Schlossplatz 19

76131 Karlsruhe | Germany

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Costs

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Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

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

Additional fee information

Costs: 36,000.00 € (thirty-six thousand Euro) overall (detailed information on our costs and fees webpage)

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