International Master's in Project Management & Data Science
Top employers need project managers who can successfully manage complex, high-level, data-driven projects in an international work environment. The International Master’s in Project Management and Data Science (MPMD) prepares you with academic knowledge, real-world experience and industry connections.
Advance your international career
Manage international projects and extensive datasets with confidence. In this two-year, English-taught programme, you’ll learn from professors with impressive backgrounds in industry and collaborate with peers from 16+ countries.
Impress your future employers. During this programme, you’ll advance from a foundational understanding of international project management and data analytics to the level of advanced, hands-on expertise in both fields. The curriculum is completed by courses in:
- International business law
- Data mining, databases and Big Data
- Change management and leadership
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Cross-cultural negotiation and group facilitation
- Data governance, data security and regulatory compliance
Degree | Master of Science (MSc) |
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Duration and start | 4 semesters (2 years), start every winter semester |
Teaching language | English (no German required) |
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Tuition and fees | Tuition: € 16,000 for the degree (paid in 4 instalments of €4,000 per semester) Fees:
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Admission requirements |
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Total credits | 120 |
Accreditation | Accredited by the University Board, based on the criteria of the "Agency for Accreditation and Quality Assurance" (AQAS). Conforms to the "Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education" (ESG). |
Contact us | admission-mpmd@htw-berlin.de |
Practice-oriented approach
Your instructors have rich industry experience at top corporations worldwide, in addition to their impressive academic qualifications. They know what employers are looking for and collaborate with top companies on delivering your programme.
The programme modules are taught as a mix of lectures, interactive seminars and labs, with an emphasis on a practice-oriented academic approach, geared towards market demands. Methods include:
- Workshops, case studies and real business scenarios
- Industry involvement through guest lectures, company visits and collaborative company projects
- Option to write your master's thesis at a company

High employability
We designed the MPMD programme in consultation with major German companies to make sure you’re prepared to enter a wide range of industries.
Companies employing MPMD graduates
Mercedes-Benz.io, Deutsche Bank, Samsung Electronics, HelloFresh, TomTom, Zalando, ETL (Accenture), Schaeffler AG, Schneider Electric, DECATHLON Germany, AUTO1 Group, Publicis Emil, TIER Mobility, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH, meetyoo conferencing GmbH, NHS England, Solarisbank AG, wefox Group, DATANOMIQ GmbH, Blue Yonder, BWI GmbH, Qreuz GmbH, umlaut GmbH, DAF Holding, TD Reply, EMnify
Areas in which MPMD graduates work
- Data analysis
- Business intelligence
- Project management
- Controlling
- Marketing
- Research
- HR
Potential fields of employment for MPMD graduates
- Consulting
- Services
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Doctoral studies (PhD)
Successful master students are also qualified for doctoral studies (PhD) at other universities and embark on careers in international research.