Industrial Science, part-time
(Master of Arts)
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International application: German C1
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400 EUR / semester plus semester contribution, fee regulation (German language only)
Short Description
Industrial Science involves the interdisciplinary analysis of labour, including the associated social and organisational framework conditions.
Emphasis is placed on the development of scientifically based concepts for designing work with people in mind. A distinguishing feature of this degree programme is that students gain a broad understanding of industrial science, taking special account of approaches in human resources management, leadership and organisational research. Students learn how to initiate and advise on change processes involving the design of work with people and their health in mind.
The part-time Master’s degree programme in Industrial Science is designed for people who wish to expand on the knowledge gained at the Bachelor’s level. Students have already completed a degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. Business Administration, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering Science, Psychology, Education or Law) and are usually in employment.
They strive for a position in areas such as work organisation, human resources management or health management, or would like to gain the qualifications required to take on a managerial function. Employment can be found in private companies, non-profit organisations or consultancy firms.
Course Content
- Human resources management
- Management and leadership
- Occupational health management and work design
- Organisational change and change management
At the beginning of the Master’s degree programme, students acquire general knowledge of key concepts and approaches related to industrial science. In this connection, they also address the special features, schools of thought and terminology of disciplines related to industrial science. Students are also taught various approaches for explaining the relationship between work and social framework conditions, as well as related normative issues. Students then choose two compulsory elective modules in which they gain a broad, contemporary, detailed and critical understanding of special areas related to industrial science. This content is flanked by the development of scientific methodological skills and consultation skills in industrial science. Students then complete an industrial science research project, applying the knowledge gained and demonstrating their ability to develop and resolve issues related to industrial science. The Master’s thesis involves independently tackling an academic issue.
Modules | ECTS | Semester (regular studies) |
|---|---|---|
Concepts and Approaches related to Industrial Science | 12 | 1 |
Social Organisation of Work | 9 | 2 |
Methods of Industrial Science | 9 | 2 |
Consultation Skills in Industrial Science | 6 | 1, 2, 3 or 4 |
Specialisations (compulsory electives: 2 out of a choice of 4) | 12 each | 3 or 4 |
Industrial Science Research Project (Part 1 and 2) | 15 each | 5 and 6 |
Master’s thesis | 30 | 6 and 7 |
Students must have already completed a degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. Business Administration, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering Science, Psychology, Education or Law).
Primarily in work organisation, human resources management, occupational health management or managerial responsibilities in private companies, non-profit organisations or consultancy firms.
Admission Requirements
An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as
- Economics
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Educational sciences
- Engineering
- Health sciences
For master's degree programmes with restricted admission, places shall be allocated according to the university’s own selection procedure, if there are more applicants fulfilling the admission requirements than there are places available. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
Application Deadlines
First-year students (application from non-EU countries: VPD from uni-assist is required)
- 01.06.-15.07. of the year for the winter semester
Students resuming their Studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)
- 01.06.-15.07. of the year for the winter semester
- 01.12.-15.01. of the year for the summer semester
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30167 Hannover
30167 Hannover
