Degree
Master of Engineering
Course language(s)
English is the obligatory language of all modules and
courses. All exams are held in English.
Intensive German courses are offered at different [http://www.technicalmanagement.de]
levels.
Admission semester
Summer and winter semester
Beginning
1 September or 1 March
Programme duration
Two semesters of lectures plus one semester devoted
to an individual project and the Master's thesis
Application deadline
30 April for the semester starting 1 September (for non-
EU applicants)
30 September for the semester starting 1 March (for
non-EU applicants)
Further Contacts
Master's thesis project
Internships
Students are free to choose to prepare their Master's
theses either at the university or in industry.
Forms of assessment
Written examinations, project work presentations, oral
examinations, reports, Master's thesis
ECTS credits
90
Diploma supplement
Yes
Course-related German
language courses
Yes
Course objectives
The Master of Engineering in Technical Management
provides knowledge for managing engineering projects
and their related commercial processes. Students are
prepared for first executive tasks in international
engineering projects. The study programme is based
on a broad interdisciplinary and problem-oriented
approach to the field of technical management.
Students learn to develop and implement problem-
solving strategies in a creative and independent way,
based on scientific principles. Their general language
skills and cross-cultural competences are improved.
Enrolment fees
The service fee charged for studying at the University
of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer is 320 EUR per
semester (at time of publishing). This includes a
semester ticket, which entitles students to free use of
local public transport in and around Emden, as well as
trains to Hamburg, Hanover, and Oldenburg for one
semester (six months).
Costs of living
The cost of living in Emden is lower than in other
German cities, but could be higher than in students'
home countries. Accommodation (200-350 EUR per
month), health insurance (78 EUR per month) and
other expenses add up to about approximately 300
EUR per month.
Language requirements
Proficiency in English (computer-based):
TOEFL-CBT > 220
TOEFL - IBT > 83
TOEFL - PBT > 500
IELTS > 6
ELSA > 100
EPT > 500
Academic requirements
A German "Diplom" degree, a Bachelor's degree, or
an equivalent qualification with three and a half years
of study in a technical field such as electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical
engineering, natural sciences, information science,
etc.
At least a good average mark in the final degree
Knowledge of German is not compulsory, but will be
awarded extra points in the admission procedure,
improving the applicant's rank. German companies
make German language skills a prerequisite for an
internship or for writing the Master's thesis in
association with the company.
One year of postgraduate full time work experience
is compulsory for admission. More years will give
applicants an edge and will be considered in the
admission procedure, improving the applicant's rank.
If the number of applications exceeds the number of
places in our course of study, performance will be
compared after the application deadline. The best
applicants will be admitted.
applicants will be admitted.
Where to apply
See: http://www.uni-assist.de [http://www.uni-assist.de]
Arrival support
Intensive guidance and counselling is provided by the
coordination office Technical Management and so-
called "Buddy" students (senior students).
Accommodation
In Emden, the "Studentenwerk Oldenburg" offers
accommodation for students in four houses of
residence. All residences offered by the
"Studentenwerk" are a good choice for both short-term
and long-term accommodation. Located at a
comfortable distances from the University of Applied
Sciences, the houses provide single rooms only.
Availability of rooms depends on demand and cannot
be guaranteed.
Course website
www.technicalmanagement.de [http://www.technicalma
nagement.de]
Total percentage of
international students
2%