Global Foresight and Technology Management

The programme is structured in five clusters: Foresight, Technology, Economics, Social Aspects and Integrative. The Foresight Cluster focuses on strategic foresight and trend analysis. The Technology Cluster focuses on innovation management methods and evaluation. The Economics Cluster focuses on future business modelling, business scenarios and risk management. The Social Aspects Cluster focuses on transformation processes, change management, technology assessment and business ethics. The Integrative Cluster includes research methods, scientific research seminar, two compulsory electives and a Master's thesis.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 1. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from outside of Germany must first apply via uni-assist from as soon as possible until 15 June for the following winter semester and until 1 December for the following summer semester. If you have acquired your Bachelor's degree outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert your grades into the German grading system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes four to six weeks. We recommend to apply as early as possible. You can apply at uni-assist before the THI application period starts. 2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal is open from 2 May until 15 July for the following winter semester and from 15 November to 15 January for the following summer semester. You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. In case of admission, you will have to send all required documents by mail later on. Please note that application deadlines might change. Please check the THI website and the uni-assist website to get up-to-date information regarding the application period.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Since the programme is fully taught in English, a proof of English proficiency at level B2 or higher is required. What tests are accepted? Please check this link: approved tests (page 2, in English). There is no requirement to formally prove German language skills for your admission. You may start with little or no German language proficiency. However, German is the official national language in Germany. The transition from your home country to the German university system and every day life will be made easier the more German you know. Furthermore, German skills will greatly increase your chances in finding a student job and or an internship at a German company.

German requirements

No requirement to formally prove German language skills for admission.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in engineering, civil engineering, engineering sciences, engineering and management, industrial engineering, IT, natural sciences, economics, sociology and business administration or a degree in another related discipline

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

1,200 EUR

Semester contribution

All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

90

Funding info

Tuition: 1,200 EUR Semester contribution: All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in innovation and strategy departments, with high demand in industries undergoing digital transformation.

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