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Master Session ONLINE
In the "Master Session ONLINE" on Monday, April 7th, 2025, from 4 - 7 p.m. CET, you will receive valuable information about all master's degree programs and courses at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS). These will be presented in 30-minute time slots each.
HERE you can register for the info session on your desired study program or course.
Participation is free of charge and without obligation.
TECH Scholarship for Master's Students
from Europe, South America & Mexico
The Carinthian University of Applied Sciences is offering a new TECH Scholarship for Master Students from Europe, South America & Mexico.
In order to inspire new and talented students from Europe, South America & Mexico to pursue a master's degree in Austria, the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) | FH Kärnten (in collaboration with companies and associations) is offering four scholarships of 8,400 euros each.
This Master's program is organized in a work-friendly way and is therefore compatible with a professional career.
Industrial Engineering & Management - Master's degree
Industry 4.0, innovation management and corporate governance
It is important for managers to have the best training not only on the economic side, but also on the technical side - this applies in many areas of the increasingly complex professional world. Only those who are well acquainted with the professional requirements of their industry can also achieve entrepreneurial success. The master's degree program "Industrial Engineering & Management" (IEM) focuses on both. The training focuses on the topics Industry 4.0, Innovation Management and Corporate Management.
Interdisciplinary Master Program
The practice-oriented education prepares students for working in a challenging environment. As an interdisciplinary master's programme, IEM combines all essential topics that meet at the interface of business and technology: Design & Engineering, Production and Automation Technology, Composite Materials & Plastics Technology, Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Smart Production on the technical side, Industrial Management, Corporate Management, Strategy and Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business Development on the economic side.
All this is conveyed in an environment that is characterised by professionalism and humanity in teaching and research. A dedicated team of lecturers is committed to imparting not only the technical input but also the emotional competence that has become so indispensable in leadership positions. However, future leaders must also have a high degree of innovative skills - in the course's innovation workshop this can be tried out under the best conditions. Students are given the necessary methodological skills to be able to experience prototyping and the development process as practically as possible.
Since the course of studies has a dense network and good regional contacts to industry, the exchange with practitioners and experts from the business world is not neglected. Students make contacts that accompany them long after they have finished their studies. Within the framework of the Master's thesis, they can broaden and deepen their focus in technology or business, or both. As graduates, they are much sought-after generalists who can choose from a wide range of job opportunities.
Information
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Head of Degree Program
Level of qualification
Master
Master
ECTS credits
120.00
120.00
Tuition fees
€ 363.36 / semester
€ 363.36 / semester
Qualification awarded
- Master of Science in Engineering
Duration of study
4 semester
4 semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 25.20 / semester
€ 25.20 / semester
Language of instruction
German
German
FH campus
- Villach
General Study Information
Study & Work
Studium und Beruf – geht das?
Mit über 60 Study & Work Partnerfirmen und -organisationen bietet die FH Kärnten Studienanfänger*innen eines Bachelor- oder Master-Studiums an, Studium & Beruf zu vereinbaren. Studierende haben durch dieses attraktive Angebot die Chance, theoretisches Wissen umgehend in die Praxis umzusetzen und berufliche Erfahrungen in Kärntens führenden Unternehmen zu sammeln. Für einige Programme werden auch Stipendien ausbezahlt.
Curriculum - Industrial Engineering & Management
Profile
"Industrial Engineering & Management" (IEM) is a master's degree program that trains future managers for industry and business. They receive both technical and economic input in order to be best prepared for the current challenges in the industrial sector. The main focus is on the topics Industry 4.0, Innovation Management and Corporate Management, in which students can set individual focal points of interest.
During their studies they deal with innovation processes, which they examine both theoretically in courses and practically in the innovation workshop and the Smart Lab. In addition to sound technical knowledge, students acquire profound entrepreneurial and social skills. They receive an education as key personnel with an application orientation, who are highly sought-after as leaders in a wide range of industrial sectors.
Industrial Engineering & Management is an incredibly fascinating field of applied sciences. This course of study is mainly characterized by creativity, innovation and development. Industrial Engineering & Management is also a constantly evolving field that is crucial for the economic development of a region. The prerequisite for attending the master's degree course is a completed technical bachelor's or diploma degree.
What students should bring with them to their studies:
- A fundamental interest and enjoyment in economic topics and technical understanding
- logical thinking combined with good English skills.
- good mathematics and PC skills
- A creative personality who enjoys innovative developments.
After successful completion of their studies, graduates have the following skills and knowledge:
- They have basic knowledge in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, business administration, economics and law.
- They are able to analyse business problems holistically and solve them in a team, taking into account technical and economic aspects.
- You understand the innovation process and are able to initiate and accompany innovation processes.
- They apply the essential methods of statics and strength theory, kinematics and kinetics, construction and materials science as well as electrical engineering.
- They participate in the implementation of control and regulation systems in mechanical plants.
- They prepare holistic assessments of manufacturing processes under technical and economic parameters as well as technology roadmaps.
- You will design basic concepts for production machines and production systems based on various requirement criteria.
- They work out business models and business plans.
- You will develop projects and create project orders.
Current courses - Industrial Engineering & Management
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite Materials & Manufacturing | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.06860.10.030 |
| Industrielle Infrastruktur | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.030 |
| Introduction to Machine Learning | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.08760.11.051 |
| Managementkompetenzen | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.010 |
| Materials & Selection | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.06860.10.020 |
| Nachhaltige Unternehmensführung | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.020 |
| Produktmanagement & -engineering | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.040 |
| Statistics | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.08760.11.021 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English - IEM | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | M2.07850.30.270 |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Succession Group A | SE | 2,0 | 3,0 | M2.07850.30.320 |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Succession Group B | SE | 2,0 | 3,0 | M2.07850.30.320 |
| Financial Planning and Controlling | ILV | 2,0 | 3,0 | M2.07850.30.260 |
| Innovation and Prototyping Group A | LB | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.290 |
| Innovation and Prototyping Group B | LB | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.290 |
| Leadership and people management | SE | 1,0 | 1,5 | M2.07850.30.350 |
| Modeling and Simulation of Production Systems Group A | SE | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.230 |
| Modeling and Simulation of Production Systems Group B | SE | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.230 |
| Human Resources and Knowledge Management | SE | 2,0 | 3,0 | M2.07850.30.280 |
| Technical Sales and CRM | ILV | 1,5 | 2,5 | M2.07850.30.250 |
| Writing Scientific Works Group A | SE | 1,5 | 2,5 | M2.07850.30.310 |
| Writing Scientific Works Group B | SE | 1,5 | 2,5 | M2.07850.30.310 |
| Contract law and labor law | VO | 1,0 | 1,5 | M2.07850.30.340 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics and Neural Networks | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.03100.20.020 |
| Finanzen & Recht | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.020 |
| Konstruktion & Design | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.060 |
| Management Systems & Process Management | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.011 |
| Production Technologies | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.041 |
| Rechnergestützte Planung & Produktion | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.030 |
| Trends & Innovationsstrategie | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.050 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEM - Current Trends Group A | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | M2.07850.40.380 |
| IEM - Current Trends Group B | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | M2.07850.40.380 |
| Communication and sales training Group A | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | M2.07850.30.330 |
| Communication and sales training Group B | SE | 1,0 | 1,0 | M2.07850.30.330 |
| Master Thesis IEM | MT | 0,0 | 23,0 | M2.07850.40.390 |
| Master Thesis Seminar | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | M2.00000.40.071 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite Materials & Manufacturing | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.06860.10.030 |
| Industrielle Infrastruktur | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.030 |
| Introduction to Machine Learning | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.08760.11.051 |
| Managementkompetenzen | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.010 |
| Materials & Selection | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.06860.10.020 |
| Nachhaltige Unternehmensführung | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.020 |
| Produktmanagement & -engineering | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.10.040 |
| Statistics | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.08760.11.021 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Research | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.06860.30.050 |
| Entrepreneurship | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.050 |
| Human Resources & Führung | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.010 |
| Modelling & Simulation | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.031 |
| Prozessautomatisierung & E-Business | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.040 |
| Technischer Einkauf & Vertrieb | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.30.020 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics and Neural Networks | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.03100.20.020 |
| Finanzen & Recht | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.020 |
| Konstruktion & Design | ILV | 3,0 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.060 |
| Management Systems & Process Management | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.011 |
| Production Technologies | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.041 |
| Rechnergestützte Planung & Produktion | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.030 |
| Trends & Innovationsstrategie | ILV | 3,5 | 5,0 | M2.07850.20.050 |
| Lecture | Type | SPPS | ECTS-Credits | Course number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Examination | ME | 0,0 | 3,0 | M2.07850.40.030 |
| Master Thesis | MT | 0,5 | 25,0 | M2.07850.40.010 |
| Master Thesis Seminar | SE | 2,0 | 2,0 | M2.07850.40.020 |
Research in the study program
Research and development make an important contribution to transforming broad university knowledge into practical application solutions and to promoting cooperation between companies and universities.
- Click directly to the Research Groups AMAVIS, Triple E
- More information to the Equipment and Measurement Labs
- More information to the Research groups and research projects
Job & Career
The graduates are employed in management and leadership positions in various areas of technology companies. Furthermore, relevant service and consulting professions are also a career option. Due to the focus of the course of study, the foundation of a company and its success also offers an interesting professional perspective.
The following fields of work can be named as examples:
- Industrial and commercial enterprises
- Production-oriented (logistics, project management, ...)
- Innovation-oriented (innovation and technology marketing and sales, purchasing,
- Information Management, Controlling, ...)
Company foundation and company succession
Services sector
- Engineering firms,
- Consulting,
- Civil engineer,
- expert witnessing...
civil service
- Research and teaching at universities,
- Teaching at HTL's,
- Public administration...
The successful completion of the Master's degree program subsequently entitles the holder to pursue doctoral studies in accordance with § 6 FHStG (4).
Karriereprofile
Martin Fischer, BSc MSc
StartUp, I4Zero
Statements
Faculty and Staff - Industrial Engineering & Management
Head of Degree Program Industrial Engineering and Management (Bachelor & Master)
FH-Prof. DI Dr.
Erich Alois Hartlieb
Administration of Studies
Alexandra Reithofer
Planning of Schedules and Rooms
Carina Jellitsch
Katrin Wölfle
Professor of Industrial Economics
FH-Prof. Dr.
Joachim Werner
Professur for Industrial Management
FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn.
Roland Willmann
Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering
FH-Prof. DI Dr.
Franz Oswald Riemelmoser, MBA
Professor of Industrial Engineering
Mag. DI Dr.
Bernhard Heiden, MBA
Senior Researcher
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Mag. (FH)
Michael Roth
Professor of English
Marvin Hoffland, MSc.
International Relations Coordinator
Stefanie Steiner, BA B.Ed M.A.
Senior Researcher/Lecturer
Dott.ssa mag.
Elisa Borella, MU
Junior Researcher
Monika Decleva, BSc
Part-time Lecturer
Mag. iur.
Robert Astner, MBL
DI Dr.
Rupert Hasenöhrl
Wolfgang Heigl
Dipl.-Ing.
Herfried Lammer
Assoc.Prof. DI Dr. techn.
Christian Landschützer
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Wolfgang Meyer
FH-Prof. Dipl.-Math. Dr. phil. habil.
Andreas Pester
Mag.
Albert Rittenschober
Mag. (FH)
Thomas Saier
DI Dr.
Peter Schmidl
Mag.a Dr.in rer. soc. oec.
Iris Straßer
Mag.
Robert Ukowitz, MAS
Mag. Dr. techn.
Roland Winkler
DI Dr. techn.
Andreas Wittmann
Campus & Arrival
Villach
The Villach region combines tradition, cosmopolitanism and quality of life with the advantages of an innovative business location. Villach, a small town with about 60,000 inhabitants, is an international high-tech location with groundbreaking cooperation between science and industry and is also increasingly developing into a start-up town.
Situated directly at the intersection of three cultures, Villach, situated on the Drava river, is an important traffic junction in the Alps-Adriatic region. This special geographical location and the beautiful landscape around Villach and in the federal state of Carinthia have made the region a popular holiday destination for generations, further beyond the borders. The drinking water quality of the lakes and the particularly clean air make Villach and its surroundings an environmental paradise.
In addition to its geographical advantages, Austria also leads the world in terms of its social and health care system and is considered a particularly safe, prosperous and liveable country.
Despite the above-average prosperity and the comprehensive state social benefits, Villach compares favourably with many international destinations. The "small town bonus" comes into its own here and makes everyday life affordable.
Explore Campus Villach on a 360° Tour.
Make a virtual walk through the Science & Energy Labs – T10.
Motorway exit Wernberg, then on the B 83 approx. 2 km in the direction of Villach, after the Villach town sign the B83 passes under the A2 motorway, and then immediately right the first exit in the direction of MAGDALENEN SEE. Following the signs for Magdalenen See, the road leads through a small wooded area, always follow the road, after an S-curve past Magdalenen See (left) always straight ahead, cross the southern railway line and go uphill directly into the centre of St. Magdalene. Turn right at the top of the hill, down the road, the grounds of the technology park are already visible to the south, the chimney of the combined heat and power plant, and directly in the sharp right-hand bend turn left onto the grounds of the technology park.
Motorway exit Villach/Ossiacher See, then approx. 2 km in the direction of Villach, on the right is Gasthof Seehof, on the left is Lake Vassach, continue on the B33 left in the direction of east, Wernberg, Klagenfurt, always follow the B33, after approx. 4 km turn right in the direction of Magdalenen See. The road leads through a small forest, always follow the road, after an S-curve past Lake Magdalenen (left) always straight ahead, cross the southern railway line and go uphill directly into the centre of St.Magdalen. Turn right at the top of the hill, down the road, the grounds of the technology park are already visible to the south, the chimney of the combined heat and power plant, and directly in the sharp right-hand bend turn left onto the grounds of the technology park.
The bus company Dr. Richard runs from Villach city to the FH in about every 15 minutes. The timetables are coordinated with the timetables of the ÖBB.
Contact
Europastraße 4
9524 Villach, Austria
+43 5 90500 7700
villach[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Explore Campus Villach on a 360° Tour.
