Course objectives for the degree program in Plastics Engineering (M.Sc.)

In order to be able to take on a leading role as a plastics technology engineer in the specific areas of responsibility, e.g. in development, planning and design as well as in production and sales, students on the Plastics Technology M.Sc. course should acquire or deepen the following qualifications:

• Ability to think scientifically and critically with interdisciplinary references.
• Ability to think and act in an interdisciplinary, system-oriented manner on the basis of sound engineering fundamentals and solid basic knowledge in the fields of mechanical engineering and plastics processing.
• Ability to model complex technical relationships and master strategies for solving complex problems.
• Ability to develop scientific engineering knowledge and to apply this knowledge as a qualified manager in the plastics industry.
• Ability to develop theoretical correlations and transfer them to related fields.
• Ability to design modern plastics technology processes and implement them using suitable tools,
• Ability to design molded parts and systems taking into account the specific properties of materials, especially plastics,
• Ability to design and implement or adapt extensive systems for processing plastics and
• Ability to organize and manage processes in development and production.

The course is offeredin cooperation with the German Plastics Institute and the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability, two recognized scientific research institutes. This ensures a practice-oriented design with a balanced scientific-theoretical component. Thanks to the support of industry, it is possible to make the study conditions very attractive.

The course offers graduates of the bachelor's degree course in plastics engineering the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of engineering. However, it is also open to Diplom graduates from universities of applied sciences and Bachelor graduates from engineering disciplines related to plastics technology (e.g. mechanical engineering, technical chemistry, precision engineering, etc.).

The degree course provides access to the higher civil service and qualifies students for doctoral studies at German or foreign universities.