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)
Key aspects
  • Dual competencies in project management and data analysis
  • Practice-oriented, interactive teaching with professors experienced in industry
  • Project work and networking with world-leading companies, including option to do your master’s thesis at a company
  • Excellent international career prospects
  • Open to students with a range of backgrounds

Duration and start

4 semesters (2 years), start every winter semester

Teaching language

English (no German required)

Location and format

  
  • On-Campus students will study in person at Treskowallee Campus, Berlin, online or a mix of both, as health regulations require
  • Online students will study fully online
 
Tuition and fees

Tuition: € 16,000 for the degree (paid in 4 instalments of €4,000 per semester)

Fees:

  • approximately 310,- EUR per semester for on-Campus students (includes a 6-month Berlin public transport ticket) for on-Campus students
  • approximately 111,- EUR for online students
While there are no scholarships available from HTW Berlin, you can check the DAAD website for possible scholarships.

Admission requirements

  
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS
  • At least one year of professional experience after the bachelor's degree
  • Proof of English language proficiency
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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).
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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
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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

Learn more about graduates of the MPMD programme

Doctoral studies (PhD)

Successful master students are also qualified for doctoral studies (PhD) at other universities and embark on careers in international research.