Operational Excellence (MBA and Eng)
A unique interdisciplinary Master's programme bridging management, engineering, and industrial transformation.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates with professional experience seeking to combine technical expertise with strategic business leadership.
Overview
Hof University of Applied Sciences offers a practice-oriented Master's programme in Operational Excellence leading to a combined MBA and Engineering degree. The curriculum merges business-oriented modules on strategy, finance, and leadership with engineering topics such as agile management, smart factory planning, and AI-driven industrial transformation. Students spend their first two semesters studying theory before undertaking a paid practical internship and writing their Master's thesis during the second year. The programme prepares graduates for technical management roles in production, supply chain, and quality management.
What you'll do
- Complete 12 rigorous academic modules covering basic business administration and core engineering systems
- Participate in practice-oriented teaching methods including cloud-based simulations, haptic management games, and case studies
- Fulfill integrated German language coursework to achieve at least a B1 proficiency level by graduation
- Complete a paid practical internship in a production facility or supply chain management department during the second year
- Conduct applied research and write a Master's thesis embedded within an industry partner organization
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering sciences worth at least 180 ECTS
Degree offered: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Language: English; IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or PTE Academic 60; German level A1 required at admission
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in engineering sciences and technical principles
- Demonstrated ability to apply quantitative and analytical methods to business or production problems
- Intercultural competence and readiness to work in multidisciplinary international teams
- Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree in engineering sciences (180 ECTS or equivalent)
- Applicants must possess at least one year of relevant professional work experience
- Proof of required English and German language proficiency certificates
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-05-31
Submit your application through the official Primuss portal during the designated application windows for either the summer or winter semester. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language certificates are uploaded as specified on the university website.
- Bachelor's degree transcript and certificate
- Proof of relevant work experience
- English language certificate
- German language certificate
- CV
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