International Master of Technical Innovation

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Key Information

Deadline:

January 15 & July 15

Deadline:

Admission to this programme is restricted. Applications open mid-May and mid-November. Please note the application deadline!

3 Semester:

90 ECTS

3 Semester:

1.5 years standard period of study

Start:

Summer semester & Winter semester

Start:

Lectures begin in mid-March for the summer semester / end of September for the winter semester

Location:

Künzelsau

Location:

Our Künzelsau campus, surrounded by nature

Language:

English

Language:

The language of instruction is English. English language skills at least at level B are required

Degree:

Master of Science

Degree:

Advanced degree for professional specialisation

Study form:

Full-time

Study form:

Traditional full-time study on campus

Programme Overview

The International Master of Technical Innovation is a three-semester degree programme with a curriculum centered on the systematic execution of innovation and technology trends, preparing students to manage and drive technological advancement through the innovation process. For prospective students and professionals aiming to move into leadership roles in engineering, innovation, and management fields, the programme’s focus combines technical, entrepreneurial, and creative skills with a clear path into industries such as manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, IT and more.

Practical experience is a key component, so real-world projects ensure that the students can apply advanced technologies and methods in professional contexts while the curriculum combines engineering, IT, and business to integrate technological solutions into processes. Key topics in the courses include artificial intelligence, automation, alongside collaboration with industry that strengthens career prospects in research, product development, project management, and technical or strategic management.

The degree programme comprises 90 credit points and lasts three semesters. Students complete 60 ECTS in mandatory courses during the first two semesters at the university, before writing the Master’s thesis in the third semester, typically at a cooperating industrial company.

Structure of the IMTI programme shown in semesters

IMTI Course Structure

Downloadable version of our Programme Structure (.pdf)

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Career Perspectives and Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Technical Innovation have strong career prospects across a range of sectors, as as this master's programme prepares them to develop core knowledge and skills for work in international organizations and to lead change in technical and business settings. Leading the development of new technologies or cutting-edge products, these graduates build careers through innovation management and entrepreneurship with a clear focus on the future. The programme is located in Heilbronn-Franken, the „region of world market leaders“, and is designed in close collaboration with industry to create optimal matches between companies and graduates. So students benefit from practice-based links with companies.

Graduates of the International Master of Technical Innovation programme bring a mix of technical, entrepreneurial and creative skills which qualifies them for management positions in technical departments. Leading the development of new technologies or cutting-edge products, they find innovative solutions for industry challenges. IMTI graduates are employed in public service and the economy.

Programme Structure

The course content is designed to equip students with advanced skills in innovation management, technology development, and entrepreneurial thinking, Manage and drive interdisciplinary innovation within organizations, Explore strategic technologies, Develop key capabilities for R&D, Realize projects in cooperations with our regional industrial partners and Prepare for a successful career in local and international tech-based companies