StudyQA — Master: Management of Textile Trade and Technology — Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences

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Specialisation Trade and Retail:
The degree programme is focussed on international trade and retailing specialised for the textile and clothing industry. Students are prepared for the management of international companies of this business. The specialisation contains lectures about International Marketing, International Accounting, Financing, Global Trade and its Regulations, Retail and Advanced Management skills. Innovations in Textile Technology and Advanced Quality Management are further subjects.

Specialisation Technical Textiles:
The degree programme is focussed on technical textiles specialised on surface functionalisation and protective clothes. Students are prepared for the management of international companies specialised in innovations in textile technology. The specialisation contains lectures about all production processes for that business (spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing and pattern making) as well as advanced management skills and advanced quality management.

Project work as well as applied research work is an essential part for both specialisations.

Educational organisation

TRADE AND RETAIL:
First (or second) semester:
Projects
Retail for Textiles
Trade
Marketing
Innovative Materials and Products
Quality and Responsible Care
Research and Complementary Studies

Second (or first) semester:
Management
Trade
Financial policy
Research and Complementary Studies
Research Project

TECHNICAL TEXTILES:
First (or second) semester:
Projects
Manufacturing of Textiles and Garments
Advanced Textile Technologies
Innovative Materials and Products
Quality and Responsible Care
Research and Complementary Studies

Second (or first) semester:
Production Engineering
Management
Pattern Making and Design
Research and Complementary Studies
Research Project

Third semester for both specialisations:
Master's thesis (max. four months) and colloquium (final oral examination)

Study abroad unit(s)

Forms of assessment

For most subjects written examinations, but also oral examinations, reports and presentations, project and study work

Course objectives

Trade and Retail:
Qualification of managers of international trade companies for textiles and garments respectively international networks of textile and clothing companies and internationally operating retailers

Technical Textiles:
Qualification for research in and production of technical textiles and the management of the production processes and research and development projects

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills.
English: TOEFL: 88 (Internet-based) or IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree in the field of Textile and Clothing Technology, Textile or Clothing Management, Textile Chemistry, Textile or Fashion Design with 210 credit points or seven semesters at a German university or equivalent at a foreign university
Final grade of 2.5 at least (on a scale from 1 Very Good to 4 Minimum Passing Grade)
Six months practical experience in textile and clothing technology during the Bachelor's studies or after graduation
Motivation letter and project plan referring to a given topic

See: http://www.hs-niederrhein.de/faculties/textile-and-clothing-technology/all-about-studying/master-application/

Enrolment fees

"Semesterbeitrag": 280 EUR per semester
Fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Costs of living

Approx. 700 EUR per month, including mandatory health insurance

Job opportunities

Applicants should not count on financing their stay in Krefeld or Mönchengladbach by working part-time during their studies; however, some students are successful in finding part-time jobs either at the university or elsewhere.

Funding opportunities within the university

Students with excellent results at Hochschule Niederrhein may apply for a "Deutschlandstipendium".

Arrival support

There is a network of students on Facebook who may help you in the first days:
"Foreign Students' Network at Niederrhein University, Textile and Clothing".

Services and support for international students

At the start of the winter semester, GLOBUS organises Welcome Days for all international first-year students.
For more information please visit: http://www.hs-niederrhein.de/international-office/?L=6

The Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology runs an intro week for new students.

In the summer semester there is also a small welcome programme.