Top employers need data analysts and project managers who can successfully manage international data-driven projects. The Master’s in Project Management and Data Science (MPMD) prepares you with academic knowledge, practical experience and industry connections.

You’ll learn from professors with academic qualifications and rich industry experience, study in an international environment with peers from 16+ countries, at HTW Berlin, one of Germany’s biggest Universities of Applied Sciences based in one of the most dynamic and exciting cities of Europe.

In our two-year, English-taught programme, you’ll advance from a foundational understanding of data analytics and international project management to the level of advanced, hands-on expertise in both fields. The curriculum is completed by courses in:

• International business law
• Change management and leadership
• Cross-cultural communication
• Data governance and security
• Artificial intelligence

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Your programme is focused on real-world problem-solving and provides many opportunities to build your resume and meet people from a range of industries and businesses.

Your instructors have rich industry experience in addition to their impressive academic qualifications. They know what employers are looking for and collaborate with top companies on delivering the MPMD programme.

All programme modules (or courses) take a practice-oriented academic approach, geared towards market demands. Methods include:

• Case studies, collaborative projects with peers, workshops and real business scenarios in which you will directly apply your new knowledge
• Industry involvement through guest lectures, company visits and collaborative company projects
• Option to write your master's thesis in collaboration with a company

Each module (or course) of the MPMD provides you with a mix of

• Real-time lectures with your professors from HTW Berlin
• Case studies in which you will directly apply your new knowledge
• Self-paced online learning with readings, videos, exercises and opportunities to self-asses your learning progress
• You will also have the opportunity to co-operate and exchange with your fellow MPMD students from 16+ countries on-campus and online

Lectures will simultaneously be streamed as interactive video conferences. Case studies and group work will take place in a hybrid fashion or in parallel on-campus and online.

You can choose whether to study on-campus or fully online.

For on-campus studies, a comprehensive Covid19 Campus Security System is in place at HTW Berlin to ensure maximum security for HTW staff and students alike.

HTW Berlin graduates are repeatedly ranked among the best by the personnel managers of the largest German companies. MPMD graduates work for big international players as well as innovative Berlin start-ups.

Companies employing MPMD graduates include

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, Supper & Supper GmbH, umlaut GmbH, DAF Holding, TD Reply, EMnify, Workpath, idealo internet GmbH

Ideally prepared for a successful career

Based on our survey of major German industrial companies, the MPMD study programme ideally prepares you for a career in a wide range of areas and industries. Former students of the MPMD study programme work in areas such as

• Data analysis
• Business intelligence
• Project management
• Controlling
• Marketing
• Research
• HR

Potential fields of employment for MPMD graduates include Consulting, Services, Healthcare and Manufacturing.

Learn more about graduates of the MPMD programme

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

Personalised feedback

Class size is limited to 40 students per study year to ensure the best possible experience for each student. Your professors will provide you with direct feedback on your work to help you develop as a professional. You may also contact your professors by email at any time.

Additionally, your programme managers can assist you with organisational, academic and career questions.

Cultural experiences

Being part of the MPMD programme also means you have the chance to experience German culture. We organise trips, virtual company visits and special events for you and your peers - including celebrating traditional holidays like Christmas!

Guidance throughout your programme

The dedicated MPMD Team in the programme office – Annett Debarry and Julia Friske – will support you from application to graduation. We also organise the MPMD special events and excursions! :)

• Welcome events
• Buddy programme
• Events and activities
• Visa assistance
• Tutoring
• Cultural and linguistic preparation

Full university services

You also have full access to the resources of HTW Berlin, including:

• HTW libraries and their extensive online resources
• PC pools & Software packages (websites in German)
• Free language courses at the HTW Foreign Language Centre
• Support and guidance from studies to employment at the Centre for Study, Career and Start-Up Services
• University sports (website in German)

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• Programme content and module descriptions
• MPMD faculty
• Master thesis topics of MPMD graduates
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