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- 4 semestersDuration
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About the programme
Hector School offers a unique program in Service Management & Engineering (SME) that combines technical and business knowledge to prepare students for careers in service-oriented industries. The program covers a wide range of topics including service design, operations management, and customer experience. Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience through internships and industry collaborations. The faculty at Hector School are experts in their fields and provide valuable insights and mentorship to help students succeed in their studies and future careers. Overall, the SME program at Hector School provides a comprehensive and practical education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the service industry.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Service Management & Engineering (SME) at Hector School
English language
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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
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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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.
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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
APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
- tructure: Part-time (but enrolled as a fulltime student)
- Duration: 15 months plus time needed for master's thesis (varies)
- Costs: 36,000.00 € (thirty-six thousand Euro) overall (detailed information on our costs and fees webpage (opens in a new tab))
- Language: English
- Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), 90 ECTS
- Start: Every year in October (flexible schedule possible)
- Application deadline: There is none. We have a rolling application process (opens in a new tab).
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 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
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.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Service Management & Engineering (SME)
Programme-specific documents
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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Step-by-step guide to applying for Service Management & Engineering (SME) at Hector School
Application procedure
application Procedure link
: https://www.hectorschool.kit.edu/admissions_msc.php (opens in a new tab)
Application portal link : https://hectorschool.applicationportal.org/home.html (opens in a new tab)
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.
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Address
HECTOR School of Engineering & Management
Technology Business School of the KIT
Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe | Germany
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Estimated year-1 total cost
14,904 – 23,904 EUR
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This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
36,000.00 € for complete course
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