Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
HECTOR School of Engineering & Management

M.Sc. in Production and Operations Management

Production technology and supply chain topics shape the future of the manufacturing industry. Major developments in the context of industry 4.0 require highly qualified engineers with comprehensive knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and methods to successfully realize innovative concepts. Only a multidisciplinary approach can meet the requirements of today's interconnected flow of data, products, and money in production and logistics.

Fundamental concepts are conveyed for the analysis, design, and realization of innovative concepts for operations management and also for methods of screening the performance of a manufacturing industry.

The master's program also includes an international engineering module in China that is conducted in cooperation with the Global Advanced Manufacturing Institute (GAMI) and the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC) as well as Tongji University.

In addition to the engineering expertise, the program in Production & Operations Management shares five management modules with other Master's programs.

This fosters networking across industries and provides the participants with general knowledge in finance, accounting, marketing, international multi-project management, international law, and human resource management. Therefore, participants can consider the commercial implications of project decisions.


Admission requirements

• First academic degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, diploma, etc.) in a relevant subject
• 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)

Other courses offered by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

M.Sc. in Energy Engineering and Management

M.Sc. in Financial Engineering

M.Sc. in Information System Engineering and Management

M.Sc. in Management of Product Development

M.Sc. in Mobility Systems Engineering and Management

About HECTOR School of Engineering & Management

The HECTOR School is the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Named after Dr. Hans-Werner Hector, one of the co-founders of SAP AG, HECTOR School aims to provide professionals with state-of-the-art technological expertise and management know-how within part-time education programs.

The HECTOR School fosters lifelong learning within industry. Participants are supported in their career development with executive master degree programs, certificate courses, and customized partner programs. The benefits of the executive master programs are numerous for participants as well as for the companies they work for:

• Unique Holistic Approach: A combination of technology expertise and management know-how.
• State-of-the-Art Knowledge: Direct transfer from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) research.
• Part-Time Structure: Allows participants to continue with their demanding careers whilst acquiring new skills.
• Master Thesis to set up Innovation Projects: Companies gain outstanding added value through the consultation of such projects by professors from KIT.
• Excellent Networking Opportunities: Professional networking is fostered across industries and on an international scale.

Our directors enrich HECTOR School with strong business experience combined with academic competence. Industry backings provide opportunities to generate ideas with substantial practical impact, which also feed insights into creative teaching approaches.

Professors from the KIT, internationally recognized faculty members from out partner institutions as well as business experts from leading companies form the faculty of HECTOR School.