The Master's program in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Industrial Engineering and Management) at Fern-Fachhochschule Hamburg (HFH) is designed for graduates seeking to take on highly qualified professional and leadership roles in companies. This interdisciplinary program combines economic and technical knowledge, equipping you with the skills to tackle complex challenges, think critically, and drive innovation. You can pursue either a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or, under specific conditions, a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.). The program is application-oriented, allowing you to immediately apply your learning to your professional practice. It caters to graduates with a first degree in Industrial Engineering, or those with engineering, natural science, technical, or economic backgrounds. You can tailor your study path based on your prior knowledge, with options for 60, 90, or 120 ECTS points over 3, 4, or 5 semesters.
The Master's program in Industrial Engineering and Management is structured as a cohesive concept building on a common core of modules. It requires foundational knowledge in technical-mathematical and business administration subjects equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. The program can be completed with 60, 90, or 120 ECTS credit points, depending on the chosen variant and your prior qualifications. The study duration varies from 3 to 5 semesters, with an estimated self-study time of around 20 hours per week.
A Master's degree in Industrial Engineering opens up excellent career prospects, making it essential for many specialist and leadership positions, as well as certain career paths in research and teaching. Graduates are well-prepared for roles that require interdisciplinary skills and the ability to solve complex problems.
The specific variant of the Master's program (60, 90, or 120 CP) depends on the scope and focus of your prior studies.
Summer promotion offers: 10% off monthly Master's fees for applications between 02.07.-15.07.2026 for the 01.07.2026 start. The first exam attempt for Bachelor's or Master's is free for study starts on 01.07.2026 or 01.10.2026. A summer raffle offers 30 further education courses for new students applying by 15.07.2026.
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Applicants need a first degree in Industrial Engineering, or an engineering, natural science-technical, or business administration background. An IELTS score of 6.0 is required for English language proficiency.
Monthly fees vary by duration: 60 ECTS is €600/month (total €10,800), 90 ECTS is €500/month (total €12,000), and 120 ECTS is €450/month (total €13,500). An additional examination fee of €990 applies for each Master's thesis attempt.
There are no direct scholarships, but summer promotions offer 10% off monthly fees for applications between July 2nd and July 15th, 2026, for the July 1st, 2026 start. The first exam attempt for the Master's thesis is free for study starts on July 1st or October 1st, 2026.
The program has two main intake dates: January 1st and July 1st. While specific application deadlines are not stated, promotional offers indicate that applications between July 2nd and July 15th, 2026, are eligible for certain benefits for the July 1st, 2026 intake.
Graduates are prepared for responsible specialist and leadership positions in technology, innovation, and development management. Roles can include internal/external consulting, product management, business development, and executive management across various economic and technical sectors.