Industrial Management in Microelectronics (M.Sc.)

The semiconductor industry is one of the world’s fastest-moving high-tech sectors, and hubs like Dresden’s “Silicon Saxony” are driving demand for professionals with both technical expertise and management skills.

Designed for working professionals, this part-time Master’s program helps students deepen their knowledge of semiconductor technology while building practical expertise in industrial management, logistics, and project management. Graduates are prepared for career paths in microelectronics, microsystems, sensor technology, and the wider semiconductor and industrial supply chain.

Key Facts

Degree

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Program start

Expected start
in 2027

Duration

4 semesters / 24 months
(including Master’s thesis)

Place of study

Dresden

Program type

Part-time

Credit points

90 ECTS

Lecture language

English

Tuition fee

€895 per month + €500 thesis fee
(additional fees only for additional modules listed on the page)

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This part-time Master’s program is designed for working professionals with a technical background who want to deepen their expertise in microelectronics and strengthen their management skills while continuing their careers. It is especially relevant for applicants who want to connect engineering knowledge with operations, logistics and project responsibility.

You may be a good fit if you want to:

• deepen your semiconductor-specific expertise
• work at the interface of technology and organization
• prepare for leadership-oriented roles in high-tech industries
• qualify for broader coordination, operations or project responsibilities.

• A rock-solid foundation in key semiconductor technologies, including processor architectures, advanced packaging, microsystems, and sensor technologies
• Industry-relevant expertise in operations, logistics, and project management for the semiconductor sector and its wider supply chain
• International and intercultural skills that prepare you for success in globally connected industrial environments
• Strong career prospects in microelectronics, microsystems, sensor technology, and the broader semiconductor and industrial supply chain
• A powerful blend of engineering knowledge and management skills that prepares you for the next step in your career—from technical specialist roles to positions with greater project and leadership responsibility

Graduates leave the program ready to launch or accelerate careers across the European microelectronics landscape, including positions in:

• Micro‑ and nano‑electronics manufacturing
• Microsystem and sensor‑technology firms
• Supply‑chain and logistics operations supporting the broader semiconductor ecosystem

By combining cutting‑edge technical training with strong managerial development, the program equips working professionals to become the next generation of leaders driving Europe’s semiconductor future.

The curriculum combines technical depth with management relevance. Students build knowledge in 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. The program concludes with a Master’s thesis.

Curriculum at a Glance

• Semiconductor Technologies: circuits, devices, semiconductor manufacturing, packaging
• Systems & Applications: microsystems, sensor technology, production context
• Management & Execution: operations, logistics, project management, investment, academic research

To apply for the program, you need a recognised college or university degree equivalent to 210 ECTS, at least one year of professional experience, a relevant technical background, and advanced English skills. For the part-time study option, applicants should also demonstrate project management knowledge, intercultural work experience and basic German proficiency.

Please submit the following documents as part of your application: 

• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• High school diploma / proof of university entrance qualification
• Diploma(s) from previous academic programs, including transcript of records; officially certified/legal copies where applicable
• Proof of English language proficiency according to the general English language proficiency requirements
• Additional program-specific documents
  • Proof of at least one year of occupational experience
  • Proof of subject-specific prior knowledge in electrical engineering, electronics, microelectronics, information technology, information systems technology, mechatronics, technical physics, physics, nanotechnology or automation
  • Transcript or equivalent document showing an average grade of over 70%, if applicable

• Do you hold a recognised university degree equivalent to 210 ECTS?
• Do you have at least one year of professional experience?
• Is your academic or professional background related to electrical engineering, electronics, microelectronics, information technology, mechatronics, physics, nanotechnology or automation?
• Can you provide proof of advanced English such as TOEFL 570 / iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0 or equivalent?
• Do you already have project management knowledge, intercultural work experience and basic German proficiency (at least A1) for the part-time study option?

Additional note
If these additional requirements are not yet met, they may be acquired through Module 0.1 “Studium Generale.” Applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS may need additional modules, which can extend the study period.

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