Master of Science in IT-Engineering

To excel in the IT & Security or Smart Manufacturing tracks, students benefit from developing key technical and analytical skills:

Technical Skills:

• Programming in Python, C++, or Java aids in software and system development.
• Math Foundations like calculus and algorithms support data processing and machine learning.
• Embedded Systems (IT & Security) or Automation and IoT (Smart Manufacturing) knowledge enhances specialized study.

Analytical Skills:

• Systems Thinking is crucial for analyzing complex setups in distributed or manufacturing systems.
• Data Analysis skills in tools like Python help optimize processes.

Additional Skills:

• Basic cybersecurity knowledge, adaptability, self-learning, and teamwork are valuable for navigating dynamic tech fields.

Together, these skills empower students to tackle advanced, interdisciplinary challenges in both tracks.

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Applicants should have obtained 210 ECTS, which is equivalent to seven semesters of full-time studies.

The majority of our applicants graduated in a program which, according to German authorities, corresponds to only 180 ECTS, or six semesters of studies, even if the program was designed for seven semesters in their home country. To participate in our master's program, they need to study some of our bachelor's program's modules. We have therefore designed a four-semester curriculum (cf. below) integrating six modules from our bachelor's program. These modules are of course also held in English.

To prove your bachelor's degree's relevance to IT Engineering, your studies need to have included at least 80 credits’ worth of mathematics, information technology, science, and/or engineering. If your bachelor's program did not contain modules of this kind and value, you cannot be admitted to our IT Engineering master's program.

For bachelor's degrees with 180 ECTS the only other requirement is that your studies have included at least 10 credits in mathematics and 5 credits in software development lab courses. Any further necessary adaptation to our master's program will be accomplished by the additional bachelor modules of our four-semester curriculum.

Bachelor's degrees with 210 ECTS need to meet the following requirements in mathematics and software development, which can partially be made up by bachelor modules taken at our university:

• Your studies need to have included mathematics worth at least 20 ECTS, encompassing at least 5 credits in engineering mathematics and at least 5 credits in discrete mathematics. You cannot make up for engineering mathematics via our bachelor modules unless you are sufficiently proficient in German to partake in our German modules. You can make up for discrete mathematics by taking our English bachelor modules. Five additional credits can be made up by taking our Signals & Systems module.
• You also need to have passed basic software development modules worth at least 10 ECTS. These modules have to be made up of laboratory courses, not lectures. If your programming modules have been valued at less than 5 credits, there is no way for you to be admitted to the IT Engineering program. By partaking in our module Fundamental Programming Structures, you may make up for 5 credits.
• You have to provide advanced knowledge in at least one of the object-oriented programming languages Java or C++. This knowledge will be examined in an entry assignment at the beginning of your first semester. You may partake in our module Advanced Programming Features to gain this knowledge.

If you, according to these rules, need additional modules, you will most likely need at least 4 semesters, as our three-semester curriculum is very tight and requires the above-mentioned prerequisites.

Graduates of the IT & Security and Smart Manufacturing tracks have strong career prospects in various tech-driven industries, where they can apply their specialized skills to emerging and evolving roles:

IT & Security Careers:

• Cybersecurity Analyst: Focus on protecting systems and networks from security threats, a critical role in sectors like finance, government, and healthcare.
• Software Developer/Engineer: Design and build software applications or system software, essential across industries from tech to retail.
• Systems Architect: Develop and integrate complex, distributed systems for organizations, making this a key role in tech consulting and enterprise IT.
• Embedded Systems Engineer: Work with embedded hardware and software, ideal for fields like medical devices, automotive, and IoT.

Smart Manufacturing Careers:

• Manufacturing Engineer: Design efficient production processes, often working with robotics and automation in industries such as automotive and electronics.
• Industrial IoT Specialist: Implement IoT solutions for smart factories, focusing on digital transformation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven optimization.
• AI/ML Engineer: Develop predictive models and automation algorithms for manufacturing, widely needed for improving production efficiency and quality.
• Robotics Engineer: Design robotic systems to streamline manufacturing processes, a role in high demand within automotive, electronics, and medical equipment sectors.

Cross-Track Roles:

Both tracks prepare graduates for interdisciplinary roles such as:

• Data Scientist/Data Analyst: Leverage data to drive decisions and optimize processes, valuable across manufacturing, IT, and product development.
• Project Manager: Oversee technology projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, a role common in tech and engineering companies.

These career paths position graduates to lead in dynamic, high-tech environments, with opportunities to impact the digital transformation of various industries.

Standard Period of Study: 3 semesters (+ 1 preparatory semester if the bachelor's degree was completed with 180 ECTS)