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Global Production Engineering (GPE) • Berlin University of Technology • Berlin

Degree
Master of Science in Global Production Engineering

Course language(s)
The language of instruction is English.

Admission semester
Winter semester only

Beginning
The GPE programme starts every year in mid-October.
Students are advised to arrive in September to have [http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de]
time to settle in and get to know the campus and the
city.

Programme duration
GPE is a full-time, four-semester Master's programme
(two years). The programme duration includes a nine-
week mandatory internship and a Master's thesis.

Application deadline
The online application deadline is 31 March (for
details, see
http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-
berlin.de]
).
Please note that we only accept online applications in
order to guarantee an efficient application process.
[http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de]
Course content
Global Production Engineering (GPE) is a full-time,
four-semester course of study offered at the
Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. The
curriculum is designed for outstanding international
graduate students seeking to improve their personal
competence portfolios in the fields of production,
engineering, management, and intercultural
communication. The strong international orientation of
the programme can be seen in the fact that approx.
90% of our GPE students come from countries outside
Europe. Among our student body and alumni, we count
people from over 55 different countries of origin. The
GPE Master's programme courses are held exclusively
in English. Founded in 1998, GPE is a Master's
programme aimed specifically at students with a
Bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional
experience.
experience.

The programme is designed to train manufacturing

engineers in state-of-the-art production technologies
and management methods of global companies. The
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planning and design of flexible, adaptable factories is a
major educational focus. Production planning and Technische Universität Berlin
control, process-oriented factory layout through Global Production Engineering
simulation and virtual design are all part of the mix.
Designing global supply chains and factory Pascalstraße 8-9
management are key skills required to ensure 10587 Berlin
economic viability and sustainability of manufacturing
companies striving to obtain a competitive edge in a Tel. +49 (0) 30-31 47 98 79
constantly changing global context. The GPE
programme promotes technical competencies in
production engineering disciplines, global value E-mail [mailto:info@gpe.tu-berlin.de] »
creation, development of manufacturing processes and Course website [http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de] »
tools, factory planning, production control, logistics,
and global supply chain management as well as
sustainability. Particularly relevant for the programme Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/GlobalProductionE
is also an adequate knowledge conveyance of IT tools ngineering/]
for planning and designing products and processes.
The curriculum includes courses on how to work with
Submit application to
enterprise resource planning software such as SAP.
Please apply online at:
Courses in computer-aided design (CAD) software
http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de]
such as NX are offered as well. Simulation tools for
designing strategies in production planning and control,
e.g., Tecnomatix Plant Simulation are taught. Within
the GPE new energy technologies specialisation,
students are offered the opportunity to get insight into
specific renewable energy technologies such as solar
electricity (photovoltaic), solar thermal, wind,
geothermal, biomass, etc. We are addressing the
renewable energy generation as one of the main
activities besides the manufacturing in our courses.
Relevant aspects from the production of renewable
energies components are addressed, including
management, financing, law, and marketing aspects.

The innovative GPE project-oriented education model,

the programme's world-class laboratories (e.g., Maker
Space, 3D printers for rapid prototyping, mobile solar
lab, mobile PV e-bike charging station, factory
simulation lab, and more), and its close ties with global
key players in the manufacturing and energy fields
prepare students to take on managerial and
responsible positions within the industry right after their
graduation, be it in their home countries or abroad. The
last twenty years have seen the formation of a global
network of alumni, a network in which graduates can
exchange information and provide mutual support for
one another. GPE graduates today are collaborating
on challenges such as building up of new production
sites, global sourcing, and sales of investment goods,
or managing their own factories. They are employed as
consultants or specialists in the manufacturing industry,
e.g., for automotive, electric, electronics, aircraft, and
food processing. GPE graduates also shape their
professional careers in non-profit organisations and
governmental institutions as well as in research and
development.

Educational organisation
120 credits must be obtained over four semesters in
order to be awarded the degree Master of Science in
Global Production Engineering.

The GPE programme is structured into five module

groups. The five module groups are:

A Production
B Engineering
C Management
D Intercultural Communication
E Special Profile

Each module group consists of several so-called

modules. GPE updates the modules offered on a
regular basis according to the demands of industry and
research. You will find the modules currently offered
within every module group on our website:
http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-
berlin.de]
.
Each module is worth a certain amount of credit points
(CP) based on the European Credit Transfer System
(ECTS). One credit point represents a workload of 30
hours. The workload includes the lecture hours,
exercises, preparation, exams, etc.
During the first three semesters, students shall pass
modules with a total of 90 CP (30 CP per semester),
under the restriction, that at least one module out of
every module group is chosen. This adds up to 54
credit points.
Another 36 credit points have to be chosen from the list
of GPE modules. Students can select these modules
according to their qualification goals. Additional two
mandatory courses are to be attended which are a
"workshop for intercultural communication and
relationship" and a "scientific working" seminar.
In semester four, an internship of at least nine weeks
must be completed (12 credit points). Towards the end
of the programme, a Master's thesis has to be written
(18 credit points).
Within the international GPE study programme,
students have the opportunity to choose their core
direction and to specialise in the fields of global
manufacturing and network planning, production &
operations management, sustainable manufacturing,
information technology in manufacturing, product
development, and new energy technologies.

Internships
A nine-week mandatory internship has to be
completed. The internship can be done at any
company in any country, with the exception of your
home country.
Forms of assessment
Examinations are conducted in the following ways:
A thesis and module exams during the course in the
form of an oral exam, written exam, and portfolio
examination count as forms of assessment.
A portfolio examination may consists of several
different types of exam elements alongside studies.
Special consideration is given here to the written
composition, multiple-choice test, seminar paper,
recorded practical assignment, outline, creative work,
consultation or poster.

ECTS credits
120

Diploma supplement
Yes

Course-related German
language courses
Yes

Course objectives
Globalisation and technology development are
advancing rapidly. In a global market, companies must
balance the ability to create and design innovative
solutions as well as the ability to exploit them. Industry-
based companies demand strategy-oriented personnel
with a solid technological basis on the one hand and an
entrepreneurial attitude on the other.
Rather than focusing on business administration,
Global Production Engineering (GPE) enables
engineers to create systematic technological
innovations, combined with efficient and effective
industrial business management.
Graduates can work in the production industry, in
consultancy, and in the area of policy as well as in
training and research facilities. Some typical examples
include the following:
Quality assurance
Supplier development
Global supply chain management
Logistics
Sustainability
Construction / engineering design
Production engineering
Production planning and control
International and intercultural project management
Sales engineering
Renewables business development (from very small
to utility-scale applications)
Renewables power plant design
System integration of renewable energy systems
Electronics engineering, system monitoring and
control devices
Research and development at universities and other
research institutes
 research institutes
Teaching of engineers or other occupational groups
NGOs, industry associations and development
cooperations
Consultancy to administrative and supervisory
agencies at community, regional, or federal level,
environmental organisations

... and more.

Digital Course Module(s)

Virtual Classroom
Chats with lecturers
Mobile Learning Apps

Description
Selected classes are designed in a so-called blended
learning approach, consisting of classroom learning
and virtual classrooms. Chats can be used for having
an efficient communication with the lecturer.
For the class manufacturing and factory planning, an
innovative app is used as supplement for preparation
and post processing of the lecture contents.
GPE uses a Moodle platform, enabling a state-of-the-
art communication between lecturer and students.

ECTS Points for digital

element(s)
Yes

Tuition fees
15,500 EUR for the entire study programme (first
instalment of 6,200 EUR plus three instalments each of
3,100 EUR)

Enrolment fees
Approx. 350 EUR per semester, including a public
transport ticket for Berlin and administration fees for TU
Berlin

Costs of living
800-850 EUR to cover personal expenses, depending
on personal lifestyle

Job opportunities
It is possible to work as a student research assistant or
tutor at the TU Berlin. Students may also apply to be
student assistants in the Berlin region at companies
such as Siemens, Bombardier, MAN, BMW, etc.

Language requirements
If you have studied in the UK, Ireland, the USA,
Canada, Australia or New Zealand, your Bachelor's
certificate is accepted as proof of your English
proficiency.
proficiency.
If this is not the case, the following tests/results are
accepted:
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 70 or TOEFL CBT 190 or
TOEFL PBT 520 or CAE pass or CPE pass (minimum
scores)
Generally, tests should have been taken not more than
twelve months prior to your application.

Language skills in German are an advantage.

Academic requirements
Requirements for successful application to the GPE
study programme include the following:
Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
Excellent grades
English proficiency, at least: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL
IBT 70 or TOEFL CBT 190 or TOEFL PBT 520 or
CAE pass or CPE pass
At least one year of professional experience
German knowledge is advantageous.

Where to apply
Please apply online at:
http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-
berlin.de]

Arrival support
A welcome guidebook will be sent to you prior to your
arrival in Germany, describing all important aspects of
living in Germany, and especially in Berlin. In addition,
to help you get started in Berlin and within the GPE
programme, we offer a senior-junior programme. This
programme is designed to help you throughout your
first semester and especially during the first couple of
weeks in Berlin. Seniors are experienced GPE
students who have volunteered to take part in this
initiative. Your senior will pick you up at the airport and
will help with your registration and residence permit.
Seniors can also introduce newcomers to student life in
Berlin.

Services and support for

international students
The programme offers extensive services including
individual guidance regarding the structuring of course
selection, a senior student programme including pick-
up service at the airport, supporting and advising new
students, an introduction event where you will be
introduced to TU Berlin, the GPE programme, a
module presentation, a presentation of important
regulations, lecturers and professors and much more.
Services also include a PC pool reserved for GPE
students including print service, library facilities, special
literature in English, a separate examination office (to
avoid long waiting periods), the GPE campus
management system, application and soft skill
trainings, a collection of internship and job contacts,
trainings, a collection of internship and job contacts,
and a Graduate Alumni Partnership network (GAP).
The programme provides a long list of companies that
have already employed a large number of GPE
graduates, including Daimler, Rolls Royce, Siemens,
BMW, VW etc. Students can also participate in visits to
fairs, companies, and important industry regions such
as the Hannover Fair, Inter Solar, Solar Valley, etc. On
a regular basis, GPE organises trips to selected
industrial companies in Germany.

Our Student Office will gladly help you with all your
issues - ranging from visa questions to health
insurance.
GPE has academic coordinators helping you in
technical matters such as course selection and career
planning.

Accommodation
There are several possibilities for finding
accommodation in Berlin. Student dormitories as well
as single apartments or larger apartments shared with
flatmates are popular among German students.
Average costs for an apartment or a room in a shared
apartment may vary from 250 EUR to 400 EUR per
month depending on the size and configuration of the
apartment. Utility costs of 50 to 80 EUR are usually not
included in the rent. Your senior will support you in
renting appropriate accommodation.
See:
http://www.house-of-nations.com [http://www.house-of-
nations.com]
See:
http://www.studentenwohnheim.de
[http://www.studentenwohnheim.de]

Course website
www.gpe.tu-berlin.de [http://www.gpe.tu-berlin.de]

About the university

With over 100 institutes and a total number of 34,400
students, TU Berlin is one of the largest technical
universities in Germany. It is renowned for its famous
scientists and has a history of great innovations.
Today, TU Berlin is at the forefront of research and
development. About 21% of the total student population
are international students from all over the world. This
is one of the highest proportions of international
students at any German technical university.

Total number of students

34,400

Total percentage of
international students
21 %
About the city
Berlin is both the capital city of Germany and one of
sixteen German federal states. With a population of
more than 3.5 million people from 180 different
countries, Berlin is Germany's largest city, attracting
visitors from around the world. In addition to the many
political institutions, the city is home to numerous
German and international associations, businesses,
and media centres.
The city's greatest natural resource is knowledge.
Berlin hosts a research community that is unique in
Germany. In this "laboratory of ideas", scientists from
all over the globe come together to develop
technology, processes, and products for the future.
Berlin has three universities, seven polytechnic
institutes, four arts colleges, and more than 60 non-
university research institutions. These include facilities
of the City of Berlin, such as the Berlin-Brandenburg
Academy of Sciences (BBAW), as well as the Max
Planck Institutes and the institutes of the Fraunhofer
Society. There are 130,000 young people studying in
Berlin. Fifty thousand men and women are employed in
science and research in the city.
Berlin is a major centre of European culture, politics,
media, and science. Its economy is based primarily on
the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of
creative industries, media corporations, environmental
services, and convention venues. It also serves as a
continental hub for air and rail transport. Berlin is one of
the most visited tourist destinations in the EU. Other
industries include traffic engineering, optoelectronics,
information technology, vehicle manufacturing,
healthcare, biomedical engineering, and biotechnology.
Furthermore, Berlin is also Germany's startup hub.
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famous personalities, Berlin's urban landscape and
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