Master in Management of Product Development (part-time) HECTOR School of Engineering and Management

Product development is the driver of innovation. In the program Master in Management in Product Development, you learn to manage product development in an efficient, methodical, creative and success-oriented way. With the scientifically sound and practice-oriented training program for professionals, you get qualified to become the driving force for successful product innovation in your company.

The Master Program in Management of Product Development enables participants to analyze, design, operate and implement product development processes in their companies in an optimized way. Based on a highly integrative and creative approach, they can successfully translate innovative ideas into competitive products.

Program content

• Integrated product development: process planning with e.g. portfolio analysis, value analysis, DSM
• Agile methods & scrum in product development
• Efficiency improvement & target costing in PD
• Simulation methods (e.g. FEM, BEM)
• PLM, PDM, ERP, CRM & SCM systems
• Computer science & lifecycle management for engineers
• Virtual Engineering (from CAD Systems to CAx)
• Lightweight Design
• Industry 4.0: Strategic product portfolio & services

Modules

The content of the Master Program is divided into 10 modules:

5 Management Modules presents broader knowledge in management know-how and 5 Engineering Modules provides deeper knowledge in technological topics.

Engineering Modules

• Integrated Product Development by ASD - Agile Systems Design
• Design & Validation Process and Information Systems for Product Development (PD)
• Simulation and Target Values in PD
• Validation and Verification in PD
• Tools and Methods of Product Engineering

Management Modules

• Marketing & Information
• Finance & Value
• Decisions & Risk
• Innovation & Projects
• Strategy & People

Target group

Future engineering executives working in product development or product management, e.g. in:

• Machinery and equipment industry
• Automotive industry and suppliers
• Measurement technology and cybernetics
• Major appliances industry, e.g. white goods