Locations
You can study the programme M.Sc. Industry 4.0 M.Sc. at the following locations:
Description of the programme
Master of Science in Industry 4.0
Your Study Program at a Glance
This full-time Master's program is structured into four semesters. The first year focuses on core, program-specific modules, while the second year offers options to study abroad, complete an internship, or develop your own start-up idea in the XU Garage. The program concludes with a master’s thesis based on applied research or industry collaboration.
Designed to prepare future leaders of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the program equips students with the skills to manage technological transformations driven by IoT, AI, robotics, and data analytics. It blends technology, business, and economics to address real-world industrial challenges.
The curriculum covers three key areas:
Industrial Technology Engineering: Smart product innovation, smart factories, data management, and cyber-physical systems.
Business & Management: Strategic leadership, organizational development, and change management.
Economics: Network economics and the impact of Industry 4.0 on global value chains.
Students can specialize in smart cities, robotics & automation, or industrial applications of Industry 4.0. The program also includes training in leadership, research methods, and consulting techniques.
Optional components include participation in an international summer school and additional research projects.
Graduates are equipped to fill the growing global demand for skilled professionals in Industry 4.0—especially in Germany, Europe, and beyond.
Why enrolling in this programme?
Why Study With Us?
Experience a hands-on education through Project-Based Learning, where you'll work on real-world projects and gain valuable industry exposure. Our programs are designed to connect you with professionals, helping you secure internships that build practical skills and strengthen your career path from day one.
In your final year, you can tailor your education with unique electives and specialisations such as Smart Cities, Robotics & Automation, & Smart Industrial Applications—giving you a competitive edge in your chosen field.
Our dedicated Career Services team is here to support your professional journey with career coaching, HR workshops, networking events, job fairs, and company visits across Berlin and Potsdam. You won’t just graduate—you’ll graduate career-ready.
With small class sizes, you’ll benefit from more personalised attention, interactive learning, and meaningful engagement with faculty and peers.
If you’re an EU student, we also offer flexible funding options to support your education and make your study journey more accessible.
All of this takes place in the vibrant, international city of Berlin, combined with the natural beauty and historic charm of nearby Potsdam—a perfect setting to live, study, and thrive.
Accreditations & awards
The XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences was officially recognised by the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the state of Brandenburg in 2018. The accreditation was carried out by the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA), which confirmed the development of sustainable and innovative study programmes to the university as part of the accreditation process.
