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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe
Production & Operations Management
Subjects: Production;Operations Management
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
In today's competitive landscape, where product quality is uniformly high and innovations spread rapidly, the efficiency of the value-creating process is crucial for the success of both service and production businesses. Our Master of Science Program in Production Operations Management equips participants to tackle the challenge of optimizing the entire value chain while ensuring local responsibility for execution, reliability, and quality. Students in this program delve into subjects that cover the intricacies of production operations, learning to balance the global optimization of processes with the need for local accountability. They gain insights into how to maintain high standards of reliability and quality, even as they strive for the most efficient value creation. By focusing on these key areas, the program prepares individuals to excel in environments where every detail matters. Participants emerge ready to lead with confidence, ensuring that their organizations can thrive amidst the pressures of modern industry.
Program Information
| Study Location | Karlsruhe |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Employment adjacent |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 3 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 7,500 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 170 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
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.
Qualification Requirements
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. 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
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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