Innovation Engineering

A wide variety of experts are required throughout an innovation process – from marketing and development to production and service. 

You focus on one of two areas of specialisation:

With a focus on "Product Innovation", you will specialise in innovating physical products. You should have a passion for technology and science, for trying things out and "tinkering".

If you see yourself more as a generalist and analyst and want to learn how to innovate business areas, then we recommend the "Business Innovation" specialisation.

The Master's in Innovation Engineering is a full-time, on-campus programme – the only way to adequately teach and work on the demanding content and the one-year innovation project. A small amount of part-time work is possible. The master's thesis in the third semester can of course also be completed in a company.

With the IEM you gain the following specific skills:

• use of highly efficient technical development tools such as CAx methods, smart factory and innovative manufacturing methods (Product Innovation focus)
• modern business process development skills such as service methods, asset management or business process management (Business Innovation focus)
• personal development through training in interdisciplinary methods such as design thinking or system cybernetics
• strategic management and leadership skills
• practical implementation based on a one-year innovation project and with the help of effective tools for data processing with and without AI

Both areas of specialisation are supplemented by compulsory electives (free electives or subjects from the other specialisation).

IEM Study and Examination Regulations (SPO):

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The Innovation Engineering programme scores highly on Studycheck.de thanks to numerous excellent ratings from our students:

• We teach holistic skills in the areas of innovative technologies, solutions and innovation management.
• The course is characterised in particular by current areas of study that are in high demand in the economy.
• Small groups enable personal and individual support.
• Thanks to modern laboratories and cooperation with companies, the course is very practice-oriented.
• Our students learn in a team-oriented way and conduct research in a one-year project with the possibility of subsequent further academic qualification.
• Students benefit from the close links with the faculty's research activities and technology transfer.  
• After graduation, our graduates can expect a very good starting salary and a wide range of career prospects.

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• Goal-oriented and strong in implementation
  Our graduates are experts in goal-oriented product innovation based on interdisciplinary engineering expertise, typically in medium-sized companies. You are able to independently develop and implement new innovative solutions (products, services, processes) for technically oriented issues.
• Plan and realise innovations
  The focus is on the holistic and goal-oriented planning, design and realisation of innovations. Areas of application include development, design, production, product planning and product management - especially at their interfaces. Our graduates are prepared to take on management responsibilities in the management of development groups and departments, technical management or management in the medium term.
• Doctorate
  The master's gives you the opportunity to do a doctorate – at one of our partner universities or as a cooperative doctorate with us.
• Potential career paths
  Our graduates work in the following professional fields:
  • Innovation management
  • Technology Management
  • Innovation Engineering
  • Technology Scouting
  • Idea Management
  • Process Management
  • Technology Advisory
  • Change Management
  • Service Management