Mobility Systems Engieering & Management

The Master of Science in Mobility Systems Engineering and Management at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to innovate and optimize mobility solutions for the future. This program focuses on the integrated development, management, and operation of complex transportation systems, emphasizing sustainable, efficient, and user-centered mobility services. Students will gain a deep understanding of various engineering disciplines, including vehicle technology, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and information technology, combined with management and economic principles to address the multifaceted challenges faced by modern mobility providers.

Throughout the program, students engage with cutting-edge topics such as intelligent transportation systems, vehicle automation, electric mobility, logistics, and digitalization in transportation. The curriculum balances theoretical foundations with practical applications, enabling students to participate in real-world projects, industry collaborations, and research endeavors. This approach prepares graduates for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving mobility sector, including industries related to automotive manufacturing, transportation planning agencies, technology firms, and consulting organizations.

The program offers a multidisciplinary learning environment with access to state-of-the-art laboratories, simulation tools, and industry partners. It also emphasizes sustainability and environmental consciousness, reflecting KIT's commitment to environmentally responsible innovation. Students have opportunities for international exchanges and internships, fostering a global perspective on mobility challenges and solutions. Upon graduation, students will possess the analytical, technical, and managerial competencies necessary to develop innovative transportation systems, improve existing infrastructures, and contribute to the transformation of mobility paradigms towards safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions for society.

Educational organization

The Master's program is offered at the HECTOR School, technology business school of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). It is especially designed for engineering professionals who have already worked in their jobs for approx. three years. It is designed as a part-time program over a duration of about 20 months and concludes with a Master of Science degree awarded by the KIT.
The academic calendar for the program starts every October and consists of 10 intensive modules, each with a duration of 10 days. At the end, the Master's program concludes with a Master's thesis.

Forms of assessment

Written and oral exams at the end of each module, Master's thesis and colloquium after completion of the modules.

Course objectives

Electronic systems are omnipresent. Currently they range from portable devices such as smart phones to large stationary installations like the systems controlling of power plants. Communication - stationary or over-the-air – of these particular systems form a network of control, sensing and influencing the environment. A cyber physical system is the result. These trends fundamentally influence industry (industry 4.0) and mobility, mainly vehicles for automated driving, electrical drive trains and car-2-x communication. As a consequence, sustainable mobility concepts are increasingly using embedded electronic systems to maximize efficiency, enable automation and reduce pollution. The Master's program Mobility Systems Engineering & Management covers the demands in this vital field and prepares high potential professionals for the challenges of today and the future.

Language requirements

English language test (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS) for non-native speakers (TOEFL score of at least 95 iBT)

Academic requirements

University qualification:
Bachelor's, Master's, German Diploma ("Diplom"), etc. (university, university of applied sciences, cooperative state university)
Exception: other degrees may be accepted (e.g., professional experience)

Professional experience:
Depending on the level of the first degree (210 or 180 ECTS points)

• 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.

English qualification:
Evidence of an adequate knowledge of the English language is required, normally in the form of a TOEFL (at least 95 iBT) or an equal qualification that must be checked individually.

For further details, please see:

www.hectorschool.kit.edu/admissions_msc.php

Enrollment fees

The tuition fee for the entire M.Sc. Program is 30.000 € (thirty thousand EUR). Please note that this fee is tax-deductible.

Arrival support

The HECTOR School office offers support to international participants regarding e.g., arrival procedures, visa requirements, etc.

Services and support for international students

The HECTOR School office takes care of international participants during their stay in Germany, also offering a wide range of social and cultural events, workshops, etc.

Accommodation

The HECTOR School is integrated into the campus of the International Department of the KIT with its own campus accommodation, which is available to all students of the International Department upon request.
For further information, see the campus website: www.hectorschool.kit.edu/accommodation.php