The Master "Smart Industry Management" (SIM) is an interdisciplinary course of studies consisting of engineering and economic parts.
The challenges for companies lie in the permanent innovation of existing products and services in order to successfully compete in the global market. For this purpose, it is necessary to combine sophisticated technology with economic thinking. The master's program therefore contains both technical modules (e.g. "Smart Machines" and "Smart Material Scienes") and modules with an economic focus.
Digital transformation is currently a key focus in strategic corporate development. The master's program "Smart Industry Management" provides the necessary skills to actively shape the future.
Graduates of the master's program are able to apply the acquired competencies independently and on their own responsibility in their future professional practice. A wide range of career opportunities open up across all sectors in middle and senior management.
| Short form | SIM / SIT |
| Type of study | Full time / Part time |
| Standard period of study | 3 semester / 6 semesters |
| Award | Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) |
| Start of studies | Winter semester (or in the summer semester as a module course; please register by emailing studierendenservice.sim(at)hs-ansbach.de) |
| Admission restrictions | specific |
| Lecture location | Ansbach, Rothenburg, Blended Learning |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Course management | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexandru Sover |
| Student advisory service | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexandru Sover |
| Student Services | studierendenservice.sim(at)hs-ansbach.de |
The Master's degree programme in Smart Industry Management (SIM) always starts in the winter semesters. However, the Master's degree programme is also available as a modular course in which individual modules can be selected per semester. In this case, it is possible to start in the winter or summer semester.
The prerequisite for application is a successfully completed university degree in a relevant degree programme with an overall examination grade of at least 2.5, the scope of which usually comprises 210 ECTS credits. Relevant courses of study are engineering courses such as industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, plastics technology and (business) informatics.
You can find all information on applying HERE.
The Master's programme "Smart Industry Management" comprises 90 ECTS divided into three semesters. There are modules that have a technical or economic focus. A number of courses link the technical aspects with a business perspective.
Individual profiling is possible through elective modules. The extensive team-oriented project work is excellent preparation for later professional life, as a task is structured and worked on independently in cooperation with fellow students. In particular, the topics relevant to companies such as digitalisation (Industry 4.0), artificial intelligence, smart materials and sustainable business will play an important role in the degree programme. For this purpose, several modern laboratories with machines and software are also available to deepen the theoretical topics in a practical environment. The degree programme is completed with a scientific Master's thesis, which is often written in cooperation with an industrial partner. After successful completion of the programme, the internationally recognised academic degree Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) is awarded.
The Master's programme in Smart Industry Management is highly recognised by companies in all sectors. In particular, through the combination of technology and economic know-how, it opens up excellent opportunities to take on leadership responsibility up to top management in the course of one's professional life. This applies to jobs in small and medium-sized companies as well as in internationally operating corporations. The path to research and public administration is also open. Thus, a wide variety of industries are the future field of activity:
- Automotive
- Aircraft industry
- Mechanical engineering / electrical engineering
- Plastics industry
- Chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry
- Research institutions
Career opportunities lie in various company departments such as development, production, sales or management consultancy. For example, the following positions are suitable:
- Business Unit Management
- (Partial) development management
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Production management
- Project management
- Management consultancy
- Innovation management
- Sales / Business Development
- - product management
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