International Technology Transfer Management (ITTM) bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences

In general, courses are held 100% in English.

German language courses in "Technical German" are also part of the curriculum to improve language skills and to facilitate the students' integration in Germany.

The ITTM Master's programme is designed for students who wish to pursue an international career with a focus on the exchange of technical knowledge between developed and emerging economies.

It is a unique programme for those interested in an international management career. ITTM graduates typically work in multinational companies in an international context.

ITTM is designed for undergraduate engineering and business graduates. Graduates with other degrees who wish to pursue a career in international technology transfer management are also encouraged to apply.

The programme is structured to enable students to understand the methods, processes, technologies and tools of technology transfer and to learn how to manage products and innovations. The scientific expertise and practical know-how of the lecturers and partners is at a very high level. This enables us to achieve the main objective of the programme: to support the professional development of our students.

The communication and collaboration technologies of the programme are excellent, and the core units all have a unique practical relevance. Lecturers with real business experience ensure that practical skills relevant to the workplace are taught.

Prospects after graduation

For global manufacturing companies to remain competitive, they must be aware of the latest developments in international manufacturing technologies and processes, and implement them where appropriate. The successful transfer of such technological developments requires the know-how of specialists. The bbw University of Applied Sciences has developed the International Technology Transfer Management Master's degree programme to train future professionals in this field by equipping them with the skills to successfully accomplish the following things:

• manage international projects
• secure international technology transfer processes
• develop collaborative international support structures
• reduce barriers in emerging and developing countries
• facilitate access to new markets
• provide competent local contacts

• Start summer semester: 1 April
• Start winter semester: 1 October
• First-year students always start with orientation days.
• There is a six-week holiday scheduled for each year of study.
• Twenty-five percent of the programme can be studied online.

For non-EU applicants:

• 15 January for the following summer semester
• 15 August for the following winter semester

It is possible to pay the tuition fees in instalments.

For the verification of documents of non-EU citizens, we ask for an application fee of 250 EUR.

Practice-Orientated Study Programme

Our professors and lecturers integrate the knowledge and experience that they have acquired in industry directly into their classes. Lessons are prepared and delivered according to the latest teaching methods, which include presentations, case studies, and active discussions. Excursions and guest lectures provide students with extra grounding in the specialist field of Technology Transfer and allow students to apply the knowledge that they have acquired through in-class presentations to a working environment. In the final semester, students will prepare a Master's thesis that will be assessed according to the academic standards of the university based on the quality requirements of the German Conference of Ministers of Education.

Technology Areas

• Automotive Technologies and Business
• Smart Factory and Digitalised Production
• Logistics and Mobility Technologies
• Technologies and Trends in Bioengineering

Technology Transfer Techniques

• Methods and Processes of Technology Transfer
• Technologies and Instruments of Technology Transfer

Management

• Principles of Management
• Product and Innovation Management
• International Management
• Project Management

Law

• International Business Law
• Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing

Communication

• Intercultural Communication

Case Study

• Student Consulting Project (SCP)
• Student Scientific Research Seminar

Foreign Language*

• Technical English
• Technical German as a Foreign Language

* For foreign students, two modules of German as a Foreign Language
German students will have the equivalent English instruction.

Final Examination

• Master's Thesis
• Colloquium

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Students may take the opportunity to complete an internship, but no ECTS will be awarded. Students can benefit from our well-developed network of companies to find a suitable internship. Knowledge of German at the B1 level (CEFR) or higher will greatly increase students' chances of finding an internship.

3,840 EUR

It is possible to pay the tuition fees in instalments.

For the verification of documents of non-EU citizens, we ask for an application fee of 250 EUR.

Included in the tuition fees

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) of at least six semesters at a university (or equivalent institution), a technical college in Germany, or an equivalent institution abroad with a minimum grade of "satisfactory" is required for acceptance into the Master's programme.

The programme requires good knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This level can be demonstrated through the following certificates, e.g.:

• IELTS exam: minimum score of 5.5–6
• TOEIC: score of 541–700
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score 87
• PTE: minimum score 59

• Platforms: Moodle learning management system, Academy Five campus management system 
• Programmes: Teams, Zoom, Webex

For non-EU applicants:

• 15 January for the following summer semester
• 15 August for the following winter semester

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Students can use the exclusive bbw job portal to find part-time jobs, internships and jobs after graduation. Employment as a student worker is possible. German language skills at a level B1 (CEFR) or higher will greatly increase students' chances of finding a part-time job.

The career centre supports students with the following:

• application training
• application documents check
• interview training
• search for an internship
• free access to bbw's exclusive job portal

• All-round support (academic support from specific professors, administrative support from bbw departments, peer-to-peer support from student group representatives and student parliament, bureaucratic and legal support from International Office)
• Monthly online information session for enrolled students about study organisation, university processes
• bbw Intercultural Communication Club (ICC)

We are your personal guide to academic success!

As an accredited and state-recognised university, we are the ideal bridge between practical academic training and companies' real needs for skilled professionals and managers.

Thanks to our brilliant lecturers (who have professional and managerial backgrounds), our applied research projects and our own state-of-the-art science lab on campus, you can be sure that our degree courses are as practical as they come.

We are thrilled to offer a wide range of business, industrial engineering and engineering degree programmes, whether part-time, dual or full-time. These programmes are designed to meet all your academic needs and set you up for a successful start to your career.

In short, bbw University of Applied Sciences is the perfect springboard for a career in business. Our students come from all over the world and discover Berlin as their new home through their studies.

The location of bbw University of Applied Sciences is in the middle of Germany's largest science and technology park and Berlin's largest media location.

The science city of Adlershof has direct connection to public transport and the Autobahn. In Berlin's most important science, business and media location, renowned non-university research institutions, other universities and over 1,000 companies await you.