Programme Objectives:

The further qualifying Master’s program “Technical Development” is based on the contents of the Bachelor’s program in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Ingolstadt University. The program aims to provide students with advanced knowledge of methodology and use of scientific principles for process development. The areas of specialization follow the main objectives of Ingolstadt University and they are in accordance with the specialization areas of the partner universities involved in this program. Advanced theoretical and scientific knowledge qualifies students for doctoral studies or a research career. Furthermore, the program aims to consolidate the analytical and methodological skills and key qualifications of students and to provide them with management know-how and skills. 

Graduates will be able to take responsibility for technical and managerial tasks in the field of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering in general, to work on complex projects or to lead them. At the same time, they will be able to comply with international requirements.

Programme Overview:

“Technical Development” is a full-time program which covers three theoretical semesters. The third semester is however reserved for the Master’s thesis. At the beginning of studies, students must choose an area of specialization at Ingolstadt University (Vehicle construction) or at one of its partner universities (at present: Amberg-Weiden University). Students can complete their second semester of specialization at one of the partner universities (article 2, paragraph 1, line 2). The study offer of partner universities is in accordance with their own program and examination regulations.

Admission:

Applicants will have to fulfill the following requirements:

• a) the successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering /Automotive Engineering or an equivalent degree at a German university with a minimum of 210 credit points and the final grade “good” (grade point average of min. 2, 5 in conformity with General Examination Regulations, Article18, paragraph 7) or above or
• b) the successful completion of a “Diplom” degree in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering or an equivalent degree at a German university with the final grade “good” (grade point average of min. 2, 5 in conformity with General Examination Regulations, Article18, paragraph 7) or above or
• c) the successful completion of an equivalent degree at a foreign university.