Management

MBA Generic Management (University Course)

Course aim and target audience

This MBA programme is a unique form of management training at the interface between business and technology. Its concept is based on the amalgamation of individual management systems into a holistic, overarching management system (generic management). Participants will be given specialist, practical knowledge in the areas of business administration and management. This course is aimed at people aspiring to senior management positions with a high degree of responsibility and/or those who wish to extend their education to date with a well-founded management science qualification.

Course contents and focus

The focus of the content of the programme is on the areas of business administration; management and leadership; quality management; sustainability and energy management as well as risk and safety management. As part of the studies, these all converge into a holistic management system - generic management.
Great value is attached to equipping students with the knowledge and abilities required to be able to answer and solve the all-important questions connected to decision-making and managing change in organisations; and likewise, to convince with their ability to lead and to communicate.
A Master’s thesis is required to complete the course and achieve the qualification.

Product Development (University Course)

Course aim and target audience

The development of customer-oriented and innovative products is increasingly becoming the decisive opportunity for companies. The prerequisite are effective and efficient product development processes as well as a high level of qualification. 
This university course addresses qualified expert personnel and senior management in the product development field who have the desire to continue their professional education at an advanced level.

Course contents and focus

This course includes topics from technology, market and enterprise relevant for product development processes.
The field of technology ranges from product development, including the creative und innovative methods, up to the industrial design. This also includes the selection of materials and manufacturing procedures, product design, product quality assurance and technology monitoring. Legal aspects such as standards for product development or trademark rights are also addressed during this course of studies.
The topics surrounding market and enterprise also comprise organization including production and project management, cost- and business evaluations, marketing & sales and market monitoring.