Management of Product Development (MSc, Executive) at HECTOR School
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology · Karlsruhe, Germany
Application deadline
Rolling
This programme has no deadline.
Starts
Winter semester
Tuition
9,000
EUR, see source for period
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- University qualification: Bachelor's, Master's, German "Diplom", etc. (university, university of applied sciences, cooperative state university) Professional experience: Depending on the level of the first degree (210 or 180 ECTS points) A minimum of one or two years of practical experience in the specific field of the course is required. Three years of work experience are recommended. References are needed as evidence. For further details, please see: Admission Requirements
- English
- C1C1 required, proof via placement test/interview
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- This programme has no deadline listed.
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €18,000
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €300
- Living costs (12 months)
- €12,000
- First year, about
- €30,300
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The MSc in Management of Product Development is for professionals who are interested in agile engineering of mechatronic systems and design thinking, innovation management, multicultural and virtual teams, collaboration methods and interdisciplinary development, and advanced systems engineering. Product development is the process of entirely planning and prototyping novel technical systems.
- How it is organised
- Each module has a duration of 10 days. Engineering Modules (EM)*: EM1: Integrated Product Development by ASD – Agile Systems Design: Mission & Vision in Product Development Integrated Product Development Industrial Design Engineering Data Structures and Algorithms for Intelligent Engineering EM 2:…
- Support for international students
- Social events during the modules, final excursion, alumni "Stammtische", and company visits foster the networking and team spirit of the HECTOR School participants.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Karlsruhe
A planned city built as a fan around a palace, with an Excellence University, the highest courts and a media-art centre.
Karlsruhe has about 309,000 residents and is the third-largest city in Baden-Württemberg. It was drawn on a drawing board in 1715: 32 streets run out from the palace like the ribs of a fan, which is why people call it the Fächerstadt.
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