Language of instruction: English
Innovation and technology are key drivers of competitive advantage in today's knowledge economy. Digital technologies and the Internet of Things have launched a new industrial revolution – the digitalization of processes along the value chains of the manufacturing and service industry.
The study programme qualifies professional experts who analyse current innovation trends and future business opportunities. Building on their qualifications, they suggest decisions on innovations for the management. Graduates of this study programme provide support for the systematic implementation of innovation processes by considering managerial and technical aspects. They link solutions for automation and digitalization with the underlying business processes.
The study programme combines engineering, IT and business competences in a methodically sound manner. Core aspect is an applied science approach to recent and emerging trends in digitalization that affect technological, manufacturing, and organisational patterns. Students will be empowered to plan, implement, and advocate their projects and solutions, as well as to take management responsibilities.
The Master degree opens a doctoral and academic career path.
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Tuition fees per semester in EUR: n/a
Semester contribution: 87,65 EUR (including free regional public transportation)
FIRST INTAKE: Winter semester 2019/20
APPLICATION WILL BE OPENED AS OF APRIL 2019!
Application deadlines for applicants with a foreign academic university degree
Winter semester: July 15th, 2019 via uni-assist
Summer semster: January 15th, 2020 via uni-assist
Application deadlines for applicants with a German academic university degree
Winter semester: August 31st, 2019
Summer semester: February 28th, 2020
Prerequisite for admission is a first university degree with a "Good" overall performance. A degree of minimum 180 ECTS credit points (or equivalent) is required for admission to the Regular Track. A 210 ECTS credit points degree is eligible for Fast Track admission. The previous degree should relate to industrial engineering and management, business informatics, technical management, or other engineering subject. A minimum of 10 weeks’ professional experience related to the first degree’s subject area is requested.
The admission board decides on candidates' admission on the basis of academic performance, language proficiency and professional experience.
Language requirements: English B2 (upper score), German recommended
Depending on previous academic records, candidates may opt for the regular track course (4 semesters) or the fast track course (3 semesters). For details, please look up the admission requirements.
Curriculum for adjustment - Regular Track only (one semester, 30 ECTS):
Core curriculum Regular and Fast Track (two semesters, 30 ECTS each):
Master Thesis and Colloqium (one semester, 30 ECTS)
Types of Assessment:
Project work reports and presentations, written and oral examination, term papers, software drafts, Master thesis and colloquium
As a foreign student, I have been fortunate enough to have been accepted to the course of Technisches Innovationsmanagement at Hochschule Harz. I was compelled to apply for this course due to its unique nature and the tremendous potential for learning subjects that are highly relevant to the realistic needs of the industry today.
As a part of this study program, I have benefitted a lot by gaining a different perspective of approaching the topics of innovation and management from the engineering standpoint. The course has exposed me to various subjects ranging from core technical topics such as Functional Security and Information Retrieval to management related topics such as Strategic Planning Processes and Agile Requirements Engineering that were taught by highly qualified Lecturers who have several years of industry experience behind them as well.
In addition to my academic activities, I have also been recruited as a student associate for the Ch!p room (IT Support) of the institution as well as an associate for the testing of a website that has been developed in house by the university and department.
My experience as part of the German educational system has been a very positive and fruitful one and I am confident that it has equipped me to tackle the professional environments that I will encounter in the future.
