From a technical point of view

These products incorporate smart sensor microcontroller systems and use innovative production methods and forward-looking production techniques. Huge amounts of data (big data, cloud computing) are generated during production and product qualification, which are controlled and analyzed by means of statistical methods, the methods of multivariate statistics. In this process, digitalization is becoming increasingly important not only in manufacturing technology but also as part of smart products. This is why one of the major fields of study in this study program is the deepening of programming knowledge, which runs through different modules like a common thread in order to optimally train the students in practical exercises for the digital challenges of the future job market. At the same time, standards and regulatory requirements obviously apply to ensure that the approval of medical devices is met. Students will also get to know them in this master's study program.

From a business point of view

The products are to be developed so that they are competitive and profitable on the global market. For this reason, the necessary specialist knowledge is actively acquired in the English language modules of Business Studies, Global Market, Marketing, Corporate Management, and Sales Management, on the basis of specific product development examples.

Learning by doing

In order to be able to efficiently implement these complex topics in your future professional life, the theoretical basics and aspects are discussed in seminar lectures, so that they can be put into practice in the "Technikum", laboratory or PC pool. These include CAE (computer-aided engineering) and FEM (finite element methods) simulations of plastic product development, 3D printing of additive manufacturing, CNC programming and processing, the development and programming of smart sensor systems, and the handling of large amounts of data and statistical evaluation. Management competencies are implemented within each module with different focal areas. The English-language modules of "Business Studies" will, for example, focus on communication and presentation in English. The technical modules will emphasize the management skills of teamwork, structured, scientific and independent working and analytical and interdisciplinary thinking.
Small groups and compact tuition on two to three days per week allow for an intensive and individual master's study program.

The master's thesis, which is preferably carried out in cooperation with an industrial company, transfers the acquired knowledge and skills to practical fields.

Practically relevant equipment

At Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences, the "Product Development and Business Studies" study program is taught on the Hamm Campus. State-of-the-art buildings, laboratories and facilities provide an ideal environment for practice- and market-oriented as well as forward-looking studies.