The first three semesters are study semesters in which students acquire in-depth knowledge of engineering mathematics as well as advanced engineering sciences. A total of four elective modules are offered. Here, students can focus according to their personal interests. The orientation of the study contents, together with the offered study guidance, can be a guideline for the individual planning of the career goal. The fourth semester is dedicated to the completion of the master's thesis. Here, the ability to carry out theoretically demanding projects is acquired, which is necessary for later job activity. Mathematical-scientific knowledge and the mastery of methods that go beyond the classical fundamentals of mechanical engineering should enable students to work on complex tasks, taking into account the requirements of their professional careers.

The knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences and the mastery of methods that go beyond the classical fundamentals of mechanical engineering should enable students to work on complex tasks considering technical, economic and social constraints. Further skills for team and project work as well as for effective presentation are trained with the students in various courses. Overall, a technically well founded and open transfer of knowledge should help students in their studies and professional life to lead the necessary learning processes creatively and independently.

This master's degree program aims to achieve the following objectives:

• To lead to the ability to scientifically and theoretically analyze and synthesize technical systems in mechanical and plant engineering
• Acquisition of the ability to independently work on complex systems in engineering through in-depth theoretical knowledge
• Mathematical and scientific knowledge that ensures a special aptitude for scientific work
• Basic and methodological knowledge as a prerequisite for research-oriented activities with a focus on design or manufacturing and automation
• an introduction to the increasingly important mechatronic solution approaches
• imparting "soft skills" that are additionally expected of graduates as a result of the transformation of company work structures

In order to lead the students to professional capability, subject-specific teaching content is offered in breadth and depth, enabling the graduates to work as independent, scientifically oriented engineers.