Management and Engineering in Production Systems M.Sc.

Program Description

The M.Sc. Management and Engineering in Production Systems (M.Sc. MME-PS) is an interdisciplinary program conducted by the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) and RWTH School of Business and Economics. In this unique program students will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of production technology, production systems and production-related processes, while also learning essential business management skills and thus building a strong application orientated background to plan and manage industrial projects.

Degree Content

The M.Sc. MME-PS is a full-time study program on campus in Aachen, leading to a M.Sc. degree
to be awarded from RWTH Aachen University. The program particularly focuses on industrial R&D practice in the four areas of organization, manufacturing technology, production machines and resources, and quality management. Students will learn to plan cutting-edge factories by selecting innovate production machines and assembly systems while also knowing how to optimize management control systems for more efficient financial planning and cost analysis.
A large number of electives allows students to widen their scope of knowledge and focus on specific area of interest to gain a unique profile that suits them best. For more detailed program information visit RWTH International Academy, the course of study website.

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for starting this course of studies is a first university degree which proves the necessary background education as determined in the examination regulations. Furthermore, a GRE certificate with the min. scores of 145 VR, 160 QR, 3 AW as well as practical work experience of at least 6 months are mandatory admission requirements. The examination board determines whether the applicant fulfills the entrance requirements.

Career Prospects

After successfully completing the Master's program, graduates of the M.Sc. MME-PS will become industrial engineers with a sound knowledge of key management processes best prepared for leading positions in engineering companies that shape the economy of the 21st century. Graduates can work at the interface between engineering and business issues as Application & Manufacturing Engineer, Risk Manager or Project Manager. After being awarded the RWTH Aachen University Master's Degree, graduates will be qualified for doctoral studies as well.

Examination Regulations

Regulations that apply for all Bachelor and Master courses of study as well as detailed information about the necessary documentation of required language skills can be found in RWTH’s General Examination Regulations.

Subject-Specific Examination Regulations regulate academic goals, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains a description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.

Some regulations have been translated or are currently being translated into English. Please note, however, that examination regulations are officially published in German and this is the only legally binding version!

Faculty

The M.Sc. MME-PS is a highly interdisciplinary program led by worldwide renowned Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering of RWTH Aachen University, at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
The management modules are conducted by the RWTH School of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen University.