Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Karlsruhe
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.
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What you need to apply for Production and Operations Management at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
What to prepare for your application to Production and Operations Management
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.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Production and Operations Management at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
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1,500+ EUR
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Semester contribution
150 EUR
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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.
Basic knowledge in:
Basic knowledge in one of the following fields:
In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).
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.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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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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Estimated year-1 total cost
15,204 – 24,204 EUR
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Costs: 36,000.00 € (thirty-six thousand Euro) overall (detailed information on our costs and fees webpage)
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