Industrial Management in Microelectronics (IMM), MSc

Bridge engineering expertise with management skills in microelectronics. Dresden, known worldwide as “Silicon Saxony,” is a leading centre for the semiconductor industry. In this fast-moving field, companies are looking for professionals who combine technical expertise with strong skills in industrial management, production, and supply chain operations. This degree programme opens career paths in microelectronics, microsystems, sensor technology, and the wider semiconductor industry. Students gain a solid foundation in key technologies while developing practical skills in industrial management, logistics, and project management. Small study groups, hands-on learning, and international and intercultural exposure prepare graduates for careers in both German and global industry. Programme Structure The Industrial Management in Microelectronics MSc is structured as a modular full-time degree programme. The curriculum combines technical expertise in microelectronics with management-oriented content for industrial and high-tech environments. Students develop the skills needed to understand semiconductor technologies, production processes, logistics, project work, and business decisions across the microelectronics value chain. The programme covers areas such as circuits and devices, semiconductor technology, packaging in microelectronics, microsystems and sensor technology, operations and logistics management, project management, investment and financing, and academic research skills. It prepares students to work at the interface of engineering, production, operations, and management. In addition, students strengthen their academic, intercultural, and professional skills through modules in scientific working, German language, cultural and team competences, and a sustainability project. The programme concludes with the Master’s thesis, in which students apply their knowledge to a research-based topic in the field of industrial management and microelectronics. Study Schedule First and second semester: Students complete the programme’s core technical and management-oriented modules. These include circuits and devices, semiconductor technology, packaging in microelectronics, microsystems and sensor technology, operations and logistics management, project management, investment and financing, and scientific working. Third semester: Master’s thesis phase, including the preparation, writing, and defence of the Master’s thesis Classes on-site: full-time study programme in Dresden Language of instruction: English Additional components: German language course, cultural and team competence training, sustainability project, and scientific working