Overview

The Master in Production and Operations Management at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is divided into 5 engineering and 5 management modules of 2 weeks each, over a period of 15 months. The 10 modules are followed by a master thesis written in the company (9 months), often used as an innovation project for the company.

The Master in Production and Operations Management enables engineers to analyze, understand, and manage operations of a manufacturing or service organization, especially in a global context. The programme focuses on efficient and sustainable production and logistics processes, information technology, and human factors. Participants are qualified to optimize the efficiency of value-added processes within the operation of production and service systems.

Potential job roles include:

Supply chain manager

Operations manager

Distribution manager

Purchasing manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Driven Engineering & AI

Model Driven Digital Engineering

Operations Management for Supply Chain Networks

Networks of Supply & Production Systems

Probability and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

Application deadline: There is none. Rolling application process.

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlsruhe, Germany

Disciplines

Supply Chain Management & Logistics Operations and Quality Management View 5 other Masters in Operations and Quality Management in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First academic degree: Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc. (University, University of Applied Sciences, Cooperative State University) in a relevant subject, such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Science or Economics. In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted.

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the specific field of the Master Program (depending on the first degree´s level); HECTOR Schools recommendation: > 3 years

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21600 EUR / year

≈ 21600 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

21600 EUR / year

≈ 21600 EUR / year

Living costs

Karlsruhe

Germany

780 - 1140 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Karlsruhe

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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