Degree

Master of Science in Global Production Engineering

Course language(s)

English

The language of instruction is English.

Admission semester

Winter semester only

Beginning

The GPE programme starts every year in mid-October.

Students are advised to arrive in September to have

time to settle in and get to know the campus and the

city.

Programme duration

GPE is a full-time, four-semester Master's programme

(two years). The programme duration includes a nine-

week internship period and a Master's thesis.

Application deadline

Online application deadline is 31 March (for details,

see

http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-

berlin.de] ).

Please note: we only accept online applications, in

order to guarantee an efficient application process.

Course content

Global Production Engineering (GPE) is a full-time,

four-semester course of study offered at the

Technische Universitt Berlin (Berlin Institute of

Technology), Germany. The curriculum is designed for

outstanding international graduate students seeking to

improve their personal competence portfolio in the

fields of production, management, engineering and

intercultural communication. The strong international

orientation of the programme can be seen in the fact

that 90% of our students come from countries outside

Europe. Among our student body and alumni, we count

people from over 50 different countries of origin. The

GPE Master's programme courses are held exclusively

in the English language. GPE is a Master's programme

aimed specifically at students with a Bachelor's degree

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CONTACT

Technische Universitt Berlin

Global Production Engineering

Sigrid Koppe

Pascalstrae 8-9

10587 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-31 47 98 79

Fax. +49 (0) 30-31 42 27 59

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or equivalent and at least one year of professional

experience. The GPE programme is an ASIIN-

accredited programme and is thereby internationally

recognised. ASIIN is a special accreditation agency for

curricula in engineering sciences, computer science,

natural sciences, and mathematics. This accreditation

reaffirms and expands the high standards and quality

of the programme.

GPE currently offers two majors: Manufacturing and

New Energies (formerly Solar Technology). The

Manufacturing major was introduced at the beginning

of the GPE programme in 1998. The programme is

designed to train manufacturing engineers with vast

knowledge in state-of-the-art production technologies

and management methods of global companies. The

planning and design of flexible, adaptable factories is a

major educational focus. Production planning and

control, process-oriented factory layout through

simulation and virtual design are all part of the mix.

Designing global supply chains and factory

management are key skills required to ensure

economic viability and sustainability of manufacturing

companies striving to obtain a competitive edge in a

constantly changing global context; these are offered in

several lecture modules. Particularly relevant for the

programme is also an adequate knowledge

conveyance of IT tools for planning and designing

products and processes. The curriculum includes

courses on how to work with enterprise resource

planning software, such as SAP programmes,

computer-aided design (CAD) programmes such as

Solid Edge or ProEngineer, planning tools for

modelling production facilities such as EM-Plant and

AutoMod, and logistics chains such as AIMMS.

Regardless of the major, the innovative GPE project-

oriented education model, world-class laboratories and

close ties with global key players in the manufacturing

and energy branches prepare students to take on

managerial and responsible positions within the

industry right after their graduation, whether in their

home countries or abroad. In addition, the last ten

years have seen the formation of a global network of

alumni, in which they can exchange information and

provide mutual support for each other. GPE graduates

today are collaborating on challenges such as

construction of new production sites, global sourcing

and sales of investment goods, or in projects setting up

cacao factories in Sierra Leone and manufacturing

equipment for lithium ion batteries. They are employed

as consultants or specialists in the manufacturing

industry, e.g. for automotive, electric and electronics,

photovoltaic and solar thermal components, and food

processing, and also in non-profit organisations,

governmental institutions and research and

development.

E-mail [mailto:info@gpe.tu-

berlin.de]

Course website

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berlin.de]

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berlin.de]

Educational organisation

120 credits must be obtained over four semesters in

order to be awarded the degree Master of Science in

Global Production Engineering.

The GPE programme is structured into five module

groups, each consisting of at least two modules. Each

module is worth credit points (CP) based on the

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). One credit

point is worth a workload of about 25 to 30 hours. The

workload includes the lecture hours, exercises,

preparation, exam, etc.

During the first three semesters, students must pass

modules with a total of 90 CP. Students have to

complete at least 12 CP from module groups A, B, C,

and D, and at least 6 CP from group E (total: 54 CP). A

further 36 CP have to be chosen out of all the other

modules (e.g. more than one module can be chosen

from "Production") to gain a total of 90 CP. The five

module groups are:

- A Production

- B Engineering

- C Management

- D Intercultural Communication

- E Special Profile

In semester four, an industrial internship of at least

nine weeks (12 CP) must be completed. Towards the

end of the programme a Master's thesis must be

written (18 CP) in order to complete the programme.

The vast majority of courses are taught by professors

from TU Berlin and decision-makers from leading

German companies. Thanks to its modularity, the

structure of the teaching programme allows for a

variety of content choices. The course programme

makes a conscious break from the one-dimensional

approach to business management, the Master of

Business Administration, and instead combines

entrepreneurial and management-oriented content with

approved education in engineering. Students gain

hands-on experience about global working cultures in

teams made up of mixed nationalities. The general

features of the curriculum spring from the variety of

modules offered. Students may design individual

qualification profiles to match their professional career

planning within the above-mentioned module groups.

Internships

A nine-week (minimum) internship has to be

completed. The internship can be done at any

company in any country except your home country.

Forms of assessment

- Written, oral final exam at the end of a course or

equivalent coursework

- In each class several graded exercises must be

completed.

ECTS credits

120

Diploma supplement

Yes

Course-related German

language courses

Yes

Course objectives

Globalisation and technology development are

advancing rapidly. In a global market, companies must

balance the ability to create and design innovative

solutions as well as the ability to exploit them. Industry-

based companies demand strategy-oriented personnel

with a solid technological basis on the one side and an

entrepreneurial attitude on the other.

Rather than focusing on business administration,

Global Production Engineering (GPE) enables

engineers to create systematic technological

innovation combined with efficient and effective

industrial business management.

Tuition fees

15,500 EUR for the entire study programme (one

instalment of 6,200 EUR/three instalments each of

3,100 EUR)

Enrolment fees

Approx. 300 EUR per semester, including a public

transport ticket for Berlin and administration fees for

TU Berlin

Costs of living

700-800 EUR to cover personal expenses, depending

on personal lifestyle

Job opportunities

It is possible to work as a student research assistant or

a teaching assistant at the TU Berlin. Many job

opportunities are available to students. Students also

may apply as student workers in the Berlin region at

companies such as Siemens and Bombardier.

Language requirements

If you have studied in the UK, Ireland, the USA,

Canada, Australia or New Zealand, your Bachelor's

certificate is accepted as proof of your English

proficiency.

If this is not the case, the following tests/results are

accepted:

IELTS 6,5 or TOEFL IBT 70 or TOEFL CBT 190 or

TOEFL PBT 520 or CAE Pass or CPE Pass (minimum

scores)

Generally, tests should have been taken not more than

twelve months prior to your application.

Academic requirements

Requirements for successful application to the GPE

study programme are:

- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

- Excellent grades

- English proficiency, at least: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT

70 or TOEFL CBT 190 or TOEFL PBT 520 or CAE

Pass or CPE Pass

- At least one year of professional experience

- German knowledge is advantageous.

Where to apply

Please apply online at:

http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-

berlin.de]

Arrival support

A welcome guide will be sent prior to your arrival in

Germany, describing all important aspects of living in

Germany, and especially in Berlin. In addition, to help

you get started in Berlin and within the GPE

programme, we offer a senior-junior programme. Your

senior student will pick you up at the airport and will

provide you with guidance during your first semester.

Services and support for

international students

Arriving in a new country can be an overwhelming

experience. This is why the GPE Team has organised

a senior-junior programme. This programme was

designed to help you throughout your first semester

and especially during the first couple of weeks in

Berlin. Seniors are experienced GPE students who

have volunteered to take part in this initiative. Your

senior will pick you up at the airport, and will help with

your registration and residence permit. Seniors can

also introduce newcomers to student life in Berlin. You

will be informed via our mailing list about your senior

student.

The GPE administration is also available to help you

with other matters. The GPE administration and the

seniors are the contacts for new students in all

questions regarding academic affairs as well as private

matters.

Accommodation

There are several possibilities for finding

accommodation in Berlin. Student dormitories as well

as single apartments or larger apartments shared with

flatmates are popular among German students.

Average costs for an apartment or a room in a shared

apartment may vary from 250 EUR to 400 EUR

depending on the size and configuration of the

apartment. Utility costs of 50 to 80 EUR are usually not

included in the rent.Your senior will support you in

renting appropriate accommodation.

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udentenwohnheim.de]

Course website

www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-berli

n.de]

About the university

With over 100 institutes and 31,500 students, TU Berlin

is one of the largest technical universities in Germany.

It is renowned for its famous scientists and has a

history of great inventions. Today, TU Berlin is at the

forefront of research and development. About 19% of

the total student population are international students

from all over the world. This is one of the highest

proportions of international students at any German

technical university.

Total number of

students

31,500

Total percentage of

international students

19 %

About the city

Berlin is both the capital city of Germany and one of

sixteen German federal states. With a population of

more than 3.5 million people from 180 different

countries, Berlin is Germany's largest city and attracts

visitors from around the world. In addition to the many

political institutions, the city is home to numerous

German and international associations, businesses,

and media centres.

The city's greatest natural resource is knowledge.

Berlin hosts a research community that is unique in

Germany. In this "laboratory of ideas", scientists from

all over the globe come together to develop

technology, processes, and products for the future.

Berlin has three universities, seven polytechnic

institutes, four arts colleges, and more than 60 non-

university research institutions. These include facilities

of the City of Berlin, such as the Berlin-Brandenburg

Academy of Sciences (BBAW), as well as the Max

Planck Institutes and the institutes of the Fraunhofer

Society. 130,000 young people study in Berlin. Fifty

thousand men and women are employed in science

and research in the city.

Berlin is a major centre of European culture, politics,

media, and science. Its economy is based primarily on

the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of

creative industries, media corporations, environmental

services, and convention venues; it also serves as a

continental hub for air and rail transport. Berlin is the

third most visited tourist destination in the EU. Other

industries include traffic engineering, optoelectronics,

information technology, vehicle manufacturing,

healthcare, biomedical engineering, and biotechnology.

Home to world-renowned universities, research

institutes, sporting events, orchestras, museums, and

famous personalities, Berlin's urban landscape and

historic legacy have made it a popular setting for

international film productions. The city is recognised for

its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife,

contemporary arts, and high quality of life. Berlin has

evolved into a global focal point for young individuals

and artists attracted by a progressive lifestyle and

modern zeitgeist.

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