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M.Sc. Production and Operations Management

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Karlsruhe

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Rolling intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Production and Operations Management is an English-taught Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), run by KIT's HECTOR School as a work-integrated programme. It is part-time, though you are enrolled as a full-time student, and takes 15 months plus about 9 months for the Master's thesis, for 90 ECTS. It starts every year in October, with a flexible schedule possible, and applications are rolling. The programme covers Industry 4.0 and smart factories, supply network management and supply chain optimisation, international production and distribution networks, virtual engineering from CAD to CAx, prescriptive analytics and operations research, machine learning and AI, autonomous robotics, and sustainable production and logistics. One engineering module takes place at KIT's China branch in Suzhou. It suits professionals with a first degree and at least two years of work experience. Requirements include English proficiency.

Fields of study

General Engineering(Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Production and Operations Management at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

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.

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Prerequisites

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.

  • Logistics
  • Information technology
  • Industrial engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • or a related subject

Basic knowledge in:

  • Higher mathematics or stochastic

Basic knowledge in one of the following fields:

  • Production engineering
  • Automation engineering
  • Extraction technology
  • Logistics or manufacturing engineering

In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).

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.

  • At least one year of professional experience with 210 ECTS, two years of professional experience with 180 ECTS in the subject area of the master's program
  • English language skills (at least 90 iBT or 6.5 IELT or other equivalent proof)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Production and Operations Management

Programme-specific documents

Completed Application Form: Available on the KIT admissions portal.

Bachelor's Degree Certificate: Proof of your undergraduate degree in a relevant field.

Transcripts: Official transcripts of your academic records.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed CV highlighting your academic and professional experiences.

Letter of Motivation: A statement explaining your interest in the program and your career goals.

Letters of Recommendation: Typically, two letters from academic or professional references.

Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent test scores.

Passport Copy: A copy of your valid passport.

Passport-sized Photographs: Usually two recent photographs.

Application Fee: Payment receipt of the application fee, if applicable.

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

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How to apply

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Direct to university

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online

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Application fee

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Address

Ms. Katrin Olböter

Junior Manager Recruitment & Admissions

HECTOR School of Engineering and Management

International Department of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology gGmbH

Schlossplatz 19

76131 Karlsruhe | Germany

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

150 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

15,204 – 24,204 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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