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Master Management in Engineering Management IU International University of Applied Sciences

Introduction
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- #1 University in Europe: Join Europe’s largest private university with more than 100,000 students
- Maximum Flexibility: Study on campus, online or switch between the two options. You choose where you want to study.
- Fully Accredited Degree: All our degrees benefit from German state accreditation and are internationally recognized in major jurisdictions such as the EU, US and UK
- Study at a 5-star rated University from QS: IU is the first German university that achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning from QS
- International Focus, Practical Orientation: We focus on practical training and an international outlook which gives IU graduates a decisive advantage: 94% of our graduates have a job within six months of graduation and, after an average of two years on the job, 80% move into management. Plus, we work closely with big companies such as Lufthansa, Sixt, and EY to give you great opportunities and insights.
About the Programme
Tailored towards those with an existing academic background in engineering, our Master's in Engineering Management combines technical know-how with a variety of innovative topics from management theory and practice. The master’s in Engineering Management at IU is designed to train you in strategic decision-making and engineering processes, giving you the expertise needed to take on high-level management responsibilities in an international environment.
Facts & Figures
Degree: | Study model: | Duration: |
Master of Arts (MA) | On-campus | 12 months |
Intakes: | Tuition | Admission |
April/ July/ October/ January | from 349 Euro per month | Completed Undergraduate Degree, TASC Exam Possible, English Skills, One Year of Work Experience |
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Curriculum
Technical minds are often well-suited to management roles: Problem-solving, critical thinking, and an analytical eye are a few key skills you probably already possess. The IU Master of Management in Engineering Management helps you take your skillset further and develop your abilities in communication, leadership, and motivation so that you can step into a new career, confident in your abilities to lead people, projects, and enterprises to success.
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Accreditation and Rankings and Memberships
Accredited. IU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. |
Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma Study Pathway. IU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma pathway. By working with Cambridge, IU offers students a special chance to finish their high school diploma while studying for a bachelor's degree. Since they are required for your bachelor's degree, these high school diploma courses are free of charge. The Study Pathway is a unique 12 months course with a 150-hour workload which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The Pathway concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. |
Award-Winning. In the current CHE ranking (2020-2022), IU tops the Business Administration field in categories of "General Study Conditions," "Contact with Lecturers," "Study Programmes Offered," "Examinations," "Study Organisation," and "Practical Orientation," winning a total of six out of 25 categories and achieving more top category rankings than any of the more than 300 institutions. IU received a 5-star rating for online learning and a score of 99 out of 100 in the QS, Quacquarelli Symonds, Stars Report, making it the first German university to receive such a ranking. It was also given the FIBAA Premium Seal for Digital Excellence and has excelled in 15 out of 23 criteria, including categories like Future Orientation, Knowledge Management, Quality Assurance of Teaching, and retaining the rating for the next five years. It is the only training provider to get the DtGV's Service Award 2022 from the German Society for Consumer Studies given that it has a dedicated academic staff and trained study coaches who ensure that students are supported throughout their studies. |
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Program Outcome
Two Degrees, Double the Advantage

IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) has partnered with London South Bank University to give you the chance to have your degree validated by two institutions. When you choose this option, you’ll graduate from IU with both a German degree and a British degree, giving you a major career boost! This opportunity comes with no extra study courses or travelling.
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Career Opportunities
Career Relevance
The M.A. in Engineering Management at IU is designed to train you in strategic decision-making and engineering processes, giving you the know-how you need to take on high-level management responsibilities in an international environment:
Project Manager
Projects in technical areas include the development of new components, the introduction of new production lines or even the construction of new test tracks for commercial vehicles or such. As Project Manager, you ensure all goals are met with expert technical knowledge and quality planning, coordination, and leadership. You plan achievements, quality, schedules, costs and milestones and ensure these are met as precisely as possible. You use your industry and technical knowledge to find the right tools and systems to orchestrate precise organization and execution of projects.
Quality Manager
As a Quality Manager in the technical field, you are responsible for improving the process, product, material and service quality. Customer requirements need to be met in terms of product quality; quality costs must be minimised, and production times shortened in order to achieve effective manufacturing processes. You analyse production and business processes, define weaknesses, develop appropriate measures and implement them. You work closely with the departments such as development, design, production, materials management, procurement and possibly also with technical marketing, sales and product management.
Engineering Project Manager
Engineering Project Managers are responsible for complete support for demanding large-scale projects. Their knowledge is even required in the evaluation of customer inquiries in order to develop concepts including alternative solutions. Engineering Project Managers bring all the threads together and involve operators, suppliers, specialist departments and authorities in realising projects. Their business knowledge provides a foundation for estimating risks and including costs in calculations. You also check technical documents and advise on technical problems.