Courses are held in English.
Rolling application process
As we have a rolling application process, applications can be submitted throughout the whole year. Prospective international students should apply by June of the year in which the programme starts since places are limited and visa and travel have to be organised.
The tuition fee for the entire MSc programme is 30,000 EUR. Differing lengths of studies do not increase the total tuition fee. Please note that depending on the country, this fee may be tax-deductible.
The Master's programme Information Systems Engineering & Management qualifies graduates to drive the digital transformation of products, services, and organisations from a business and IT perspective. Graduates encounter digitalisation challenges with an engineering orientation and solve them with the help of modern management methods.
The programme empowers graduates to apply an interdisciplinary approach to problems and trains an adequate solution with a systems-oriented mindset. From an engineering perspective, graduates understand the role and potential of digital platforms from an enterprise and market point of view including state-of-the-art technologies such as Internet-of-Things and Blockchain. Finally, the students can specialise in digital services or autonomous robotics.
In addition to the engineering expertise, students share five management modules with other Master's programmes at HECTOR School. This fosters interdisciplinary networking across industries and provides the participants with state-of-the-art business knowledge in strategy, finance, accounting, marketing, innovation management, project management, decision and risk management, and human resource management. Therefore, they can consider the commercial implications of technology-centric decisions and develop a holistic view of business and IT.
The Master's programme is offered at the HECTOR School, Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). It is specially designed for engineering professionals who have already worked in their jobs for approx. three years. It is designed as a part-time programme with a duration of about 21 months, and it concludes with a Master of Science degree awarded by the KIT.
The academic calendar for the programme starts annually in October. It consists of 10 intensive modules, each with a duration of 10 days. The Master's programme concludes with a Master's thesis.
Preparatory Courses: For applicants who hold an academic degree outside of the required fields but have several years of relevant professional experience, we offer preparatory modules in "Probability and Statistics", and "Programming". The exact dates are available upon request.
Overview of Engineering Modules (EM)*:
EM 1: Digital Platforms:
Enterprise Systems, IoT Technologies & Platforms, Platform and Market Engineering
EM 2: Software Engineering:
Software & Systems Engineering, Advanced Web Applications, Cloud Computing
EM 3: Process & Knowledge Engineering:
Business Process Engineering, Process Mining, Data & Knowledge Engineering, Big Data Management
EM 4: Security & Privacy Engineering:
Information Security, Applied Cryptography, Network Security, Data Protection Regulations, Emerging Technologies and Critical Information Infrastructures
Specialisation
EM 5: Digital Services:
Service Innovation, Service Design Thinking, Digital Service Business Models & Transformation, Artificial Intelligence in Service Systems
EM 5: Autonomous Robotics:
Autonomous Robotics Lab
Overview of Management Modules (MM)*:
MM 1: Marketing & Information
Designing and Selling Solutions (including Negotiation Training), Information Systems Design, Big Data Methods, Legal Aspects of Information
MM 2: Finance & Value
Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Strategic Financial Management, Case Studies
MM 3: Decisions & Risk
Decision Modelling, Risk Aware Decisions, Interactive Decisions, Robust and Stochastic Optimisation
MM 4: Innovation & Projects
Technology Driven Innovation, International Intellectual Property Law, Project Management, Multi-Project Management in an International Setting
MM 5: Strategy & People
Business Management, Managerial Economics, Business Organisation and Corporate Law, Strategic Human Resource Management, Leadership and Conflict Management
*May be subject to change
The tuition fee for the entire MSc programme is 30,000 EUR. Differing lengths of studies do not increase the total tuition fee. Please note that depending on the country, this fee may be tax-deductible.
Approx. 150 EUR per semester
Approx. 1,000 EUR per month
University qualification:
First academic degree: Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma (German "Diplom"), etc. (university, university of applied sciences, cooperative state university) in a relevant subject, such as engineering, natural sciences, information science or economics. Other degrees may be accepted in exceptional cases.
Professional experience:
Depending on the first degree's level (210 or 180 ECTS points)
For further details, please see: http://www.hectorschool.kit.edu/admission_requirements_msc.php
English language proficiency is required, e.g., test certificate (e.g., TOEFL score of at least 570 PBT; 230 CBT; 90 iBT or IELTS band score of at least 6.5) or appropriate proof of C1 level. English native speakers are exempt from this requirement.
Rolling application process
As we have a rolling application process, applications can be submitted throughout the whole year. Prospective international students should apply by June of the year in which the programme starts since places are limited and visa and travel have to be organised.
The part-time structure of the HECTOR School programmes and a close cooperation with the industry allows the participants to gain insights into their future work and in German companies during the programme.
The HECTOR School is integrated in the campus of the International Department of the KIT with its own campus accommodation, which is available to all students of the International Department upon request.
For further information, see the website: https://www.hectorschool.kit.edu/accommodations.php
Tips on finding a job and how to apply in Germany are available. Find more information on the services website: https://www.hectorschool.kit.edu/services.php.
Social events during the modules, final excursion, alumni "Stammtische", and company visits foster the networking and team spirit of the HECTOR School participants. Since all Master's programmes are taught in English, the HECTOR School has a strong international focus. A dedicated team assists with all issues (insurance, housing, etc.) that arise when moving to Germany. Welcome events and other social events help to make new friends. Tips on German courses are also available.
As "The Research University in the Helmholtz Association", KIT fully exploits its synergistic potential, which results from combining tasks of national research with those of a state university. To fulfil its three core tasks of research, higher education, and innovation, KIT is organised in five divisions: Biology, Chemistry, and Process Engineering; Informatics, Economics, and Society; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; Natural and Built Environment; and Physics and Mathematics. KIT has been successful in important rankings, for example, those of the Times Higher Education journal (THE).
KIT's research profile is determined by the disciplines pursued and by work on topics sharpening this profile. In response to society's demands, a particular focus is placed on energy, mobility, and information. Excellent young scientists are strategically recruited and supported. Eight KIT centres pool joint research activities across disciplines. These include the following: energy; information/systems/technologies; mobility systems; elementary particle and astroparticle physics; climate and environment; materials; mathematics in sciences, engineering, and economics; humans and technology.
KIT stands for research-oriented and student-oriented teaching and learning culture. After having completed their studies, students are prepared for assuming responsible positions in a globalised world with densely networked media. Studies at KIT enable students to develop sustainable solutions with the help of scientific methods. Study programmes have an international orientation. KIT offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in both German and English. Eleven KIT departments organise all higher education activities and academic affairs. These include the following: architecture, civil engineering, geosciences and environmental sciences, chemistry and biosciences, chemical and process engineering, electrical engineering and information technology, humanities and social sciences, informatics, mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics, and economics and management.
KIT understands the application of scientific findings as a basic principle. KIT's research and innovation activities are in line with the federal government's high-tech strategy and the continued Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation of Germany's federal and state governments and science organisations. This enhances the networking of good education, excellent fundamental research, and applied research in science and industry.
KIT's campus lies on the Kaiserstraße, the main street of Karlsruhe, and borders the Hardtwald Forest, a perfect place to take a leisurely stroll. The campus is almost 60 hectares large. The proximity to Alsace and the mild climate of the Rhine River gives the Baden metropolis an almost Mediterranean flair in the summer. Known worldwide is the fan-like ground plan the city has, thanks to the Margrave Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach. Founded in 1715, Karlsruhe is the second-largest city in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg.
It is also known as the "Residence of Justice", being the seat of Germany's two supreme courts (the Federal Constitutional Court and the Federal Supreme Court).
Karlsruhe lies in south-western Germany on the western edge of Baden-Württemberg, and it has about 300,000 residents. Located on the river Rhine, the city area boarders Rhineland-Palatinate in the north-west and France in the west.
In Karlsruhe, welcoming new citizens has a special significance and tradition. This is reflected by the fact that the Bürgerstiftung Karlsruhe rewrote the original Privilegienbrief (Charter of Rights), with which the city's founder attracted new inhabitants. This was rewritten as the Karlsruher Bürgerbrief in 2015.
Karlsruhe enjoys many diverse leisure, culture, and sports options, which offer something for everyone. The city boasts a wide variety of cultural attractions, including the Baden State Theatre, numerous private theatres, cinemas, museums, and art galleries. "Das Fest", one of Germany's largest open-air-festivals, takes place in Karlsruhe once a year.
The local economy is based on a well-developed structure of medium-sized businesses, particularly in forward-reaching technologies such as computer science, multimedia, control systems, energy technology, and environmental science as well as nanotechnology. Several major companies, among them Bosch, Siemens, Daimler AG and Michelin, have production facilities in the region. Major research and development institutions (e.g., Fraunhofer Institute, Intel research campus) are part of the reason why the innovative potential of this city and region are well known worldwide.
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