FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL QUESTIONS
- What do you offer at the HECTOR School?
- Why do your call yourself "HECTOR School of Engineering & Management"?
- What is the "International Department"?
- When does the next Master Program start?
- What is the application deadline for your next start?
- What are the admission requirements for your Master Programs?
- What is the total duration of the Master Programs?
- Is the complete Master Program in Englisch?
- What is the difference between an M.Sc., that you offer, and an MBA?
- What is the final title after having successfully absolved one of your Master Programs?
- Can I stay in the job while participating in one of your Master Programs?
- Can I apply if I am not currently working in a company?
- How much do your Master Programs cost?
- Why can I not find the HECTOR School in MBA Rankings?
- Who can I contact for more information?
STRUCTURE OF THE MASTER PROGRAMS
- How does the modular concept of your Master Programs work?
- How are the HECTOR Modules structured?
- Can I stay in the job while doing your Master Programs?
- What would happen, if I will miss or not pass a module?
- I am interested in taking part in only one of your modules, not in the whole Master Program. Is that also possible?
ACCOMMODATION & LOCATION
- Where is the HECTOR School?
- What it the closest airport to Karlsruhe?
- How is the HECTOR School accessible?
- What accommodation is available at the HECTOR School?
- Is the International Department accessible by people with disabilities?
LIFE IN KARLSRUHE
- Where can I find information about public transport in Karlsruhe?
- Where can I go for a meal or a drink in Karlsruhe?
- Where can I find the following...
- Where can I order a taxi in Karlsruhe?
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What do you offer at the HECTOR School?
A unique possibility to combine state of the art education in engineering and management while staying in your job.
Five different part-time Master Programs in Engineering and Management for Engineers, Economists and Computer Scientists are offered at the HECTOR School. More information about our programs you find here...
Why do you call yourself "HECTOR School of Engineering & Management"?
The School is named after Dr. Hans-Werner Hector, the co-founder of the software company SAP, on whose private financial initiative the HECTOR School was founded in 2005. The five part-time M.Sc. programs offered at the HECTOR School combine a solid base in business administration and management with specialized and cutting-edge methodology in engineering in the context of mechanical engineering, product development, operations, financial engineering, information engineering and electrical engineering technology. We strongly believe, that only through that combination of Engineering & Management future executives & their companies will gain a real added value by our further education programs.
What is the "International Department"?
The International Department is the holding company of the HECTOR School of Engineering & Management, the CARL BENZ School of Engineering and the Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP).
All three schools offer english taught further education programs: The HECTOR School five executive, part-time Master Programs, the CARL Benz School a Bachelor Program in Mechanical Engineering and the KSOP a Master and Doctoral Program in Optics & Photonics. All three schools also stand out due to the close cooperation with industry, which is unique in a university environment.
The International Department itself is a non-profit corporation under the roof of the Universität Karlsruhe (TH). More...
When does the next Master Program start?
The next start of all five Master Programs is on September 29th 2008. More information about dates & deadlines you find here...
What is the application deadline for your next start?
We recommend to send us your application no later then July 15th for candidates from Europe and May 30th for international students with visa requirements. In principle it is however best, to get in contact with us or send your application as early as possible, since the further admission process is then started right away.
What are the admission requirements for your Master Programs?
You need to bring with you
- a recognized Bachelor or Diploma degree (University, University of Applied Science, University of cooperative education), Master Degree or Ph.D.,
- a minimum of 3 years professional experience with job references
- a CV with detailed description of career profile
- a TOEFL Score of at least 260 (cb), 570 (pb), 100 (ibt) for non-native speakers
A detailed description of the admission requirements, a checklist and the application process you find here.
What is the total duration of your Master Programs?
Our Master Programs have a duration of 18 months (1,5 years). During that time you have 10 Modules, each 2 weeks (5 Managment Modules & 5 Modules in your engineering specialization). With a break of 6 weeks inbetween each Modules this takes 14 months; the program is then finalized by a Master Thesis of 4 - 6 Month as a project work in your company. For further information on the detailed schedules of the different Master Programs with start on September 29th 2008 please click here.
Is the complete Master Program taught in English?
Yes, the language of the program is English. This is due to the concept of the HECTOR School programs which are designed for the human resources strategy of global companies and their employees. Hence the HECTOR School students come from all over the world.
What is the difference between an M.Sc., that you offer, and a MBA?
After having successfully completed our Master Programs the title "Master of Science (M.Sc.) of the Universität Karlsruhe (TH) in ... (name of your Master Program)" is officially bestowed to you. Since the Universität Karlsruhe is a Technical University and our Master Programs not only consist out of Management Elements like the normal MBA programs do but either have the added value of state-of-the-art Engineering Know-How in one of the five different major areas, the M.Sc. from our point of view will be clearly an advantage for your personal career or the development of your employees.
What is the final title after having successfully absolved one of your Master Programs?
The final title will be bestowed by the Universität Karlsruhe (TH) and will be "Master of Science (M.Sc.) of the Universität Karlsruhe (TH) in xxx (name of your Master Program)". Also noted on the certificate will be, that you absolved the Master Program at the HECTOR School of Engineering & Management at the International Department of the Universität Karlsruhe (TH).
Can I stay in the job while participating in your Master Program?
YES. You definitetly can, since our Master Programs are especially designed for our participants to stay in the job while furthering their education. Most of the companies of our participants support their employees to do the programs by giving them free leave during the modules and paying the program cost and accommodation. Various solutions can be found here. If you need consultance in this question, please let us know and contact us. But in any case out of the experience with our alumni and current students: It is tough, but if you are motivated YOU can do it.
Can I apply for your Master Programs if I am not currently working in a company?
Of course you can. In the case that you can not cover the program cost by yourself we can support you in finding an industry scholarship for you through the exsisting network of the International Department and the HECTOR School. Please contact us with a short description of your situation and your CV to get further information.
How much do your Master Programs cost?
The fees of our Master Programs are 30.000 € each for the entire program. For further information please see...
Why can I not find the HECTOR School in MBA Rankings?
There a various reasons for that. But the two most important are: The two most known MBA Rankings from the Financial Times and the Economist only rank full-time Master Programs. Our programs are part-time programs and are therefore not eligible to be ranked in those. The US News Ranking only ranks US Business Schools and other Rankings like the Business Week and the Wallstreet Journal base their rankings on 45% - 100% on polls of human resource departments of companies from their database, which are not necessarily the companies the HECTOR School is working with. You see: Rankings may be good for a first insight, but for a decision you have to know, what is ranked. Therefore we do recommend: Check out the quality and contents of the Business Schools you are interested in yourself.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please have a look on our HECTOR School Team website, there you will for sure find the right contact person. If you have general questions please don't hesitate to contact us through the general contact form.
STRUCTURE OF THE MASTER PROGRAMS
How does the modular concept of your Master Programs work?
Our Master Programs have a duration of 18 months (1,5 years). During that time you have 10 Modules, each 2 weeks (5 Managment Modules & 5 Modules in your engineering specialization). With a break of 6 weeks inbetween each Modules this takes 14 months; the program is then finalized by a Master Thesis of 4 - 6 Month as a project work in your company. Due to this structure the modular concept is ideal for our participants to stay in the job and further their education.
For further information on the detailed schedules of the different Master Programs with start on September 29th 2008 please click here.
How are the Modules structured?
All modules are structured in the same way: They last for two weeks and you start at a Monday morning in Karlsruhe at the HECTOR School. Teaching time each day from Monday - Friday is 8 a.m. to 17:15 p.m., where you have 5 x 1,5 hour blocks. On each Saturday of the two weeks the lectures of the week are finalized by exams, so that you can leave Karlsruhe again with a "clear" mind. Then you are back at your job without the need to study. For a graphical overview please see...
Can I stay in the job while participating in one of your Master Programs?
YES. You definititly can, since our Master Programs are especially designed for our participants to stay in the job while furthering their education. Most of the companies of our participants support their employees to do the programs by giving them free leave during the modules or even paying the program cost and accommodation. Various solutions can be found here. If you need consultance in this question, please let us know and contact us. But in any case out of the experience with our alumni and current students: It is a tough, but anyone motivated can do it.
What would happen, if I miss or don't pass a Module?
If you will not pass the exams of one of the lectures at the end of a module, there will be the chance of taking a re-exam in the next Module.
If you will be by any reason not be able to take part in one of the Modules (e.g. illness), there is the possiblity of retaking the Module during the next HECTOR Intake.
I am interested in taking part in one specific Module, but not in the whole Master Program. Is that possible?
Yes, it is. Herefore you also have to apply officially at the HECTOR School admission office. Further information for the single module application and procedure please find here...
ACCOMMODATION & LOCATION
Where is the HECTOR School?
The HECTOR School is located in the heart of Karlsruhe centre – All university facilities such as institutes, laboratories, libraries and offices are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. In addition to this, there are supermarkets and shops a maximum of five minutes walk away, and to the rear of the International Department buildings is the magnificent Schloss (palace) and Schlosspark. Karlsruhe has a superb tram network, meaning that travel within the city and beyond is easy. For further information have a look on our route map.
What is the closest Airport to Karlsruhe:
- Frankfurt International Airport/1 h: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) is a major airport hub for worldwide flights. Also http://www.airportcity-frankfurt.com/
- Karlsruhe-Baden Airport/ 30 min: This smaler airport is also close by, offering several flights daily by Ryanair, AirBerlin etc. to Spain, England, Italy, Sweden, Turkey and more. For further information see http://www.badenairpark.de/
- Stuttgart Airport/ 1 h: Stuttgart Airport is served by Lufthansa, AirBerlin and more then 50 other airlines. For further information please see http://www.stuttgart-flughafen.de/
From all of these airports, there are excellent transport links, taking you directly to the Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe. To see the location of the international department, with directions from the Marktplatz tram stop, click here.
How is the HECTOR School accessible?
By plane: Karlsruhe is only one hour from Frankfurt International Airport, a major airport hub for worldwide flights. Karlsruhe-Baden Airport is also close by, offering two flights a day to London Stansted with Ryanair. British Airways fly at least three times a day from London Heathrow to Stuttgart Airport. From all of these airports, there are excellent transport links, taking you directly to the Hauptbahnhof in Karlsruhe. To see the location of the international department, with directions from the Marktplatz tram stop, click here.
By road: Karlsruhe is well situated on the German highway network at the junction of the A5 and the A8 and is easily accessible by car. From the South (Strasbourg, Basel) or North (Frankfurt, Hamburg) use the A5. From the East (Munich,Stuttgart), use the A8 all the way to interchange 'Autobahndreieck Karlsruhe', then continue on the A5 towards Frankfurt. From the West (Paris) take the A6 towards Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, and switch onto the A61 towards Ludwigshafen at 'Autobahnkreuz Frankenthal' . After Ludwigshafen, change onto the A6 towards Nürnberg and Heilbronn at 'Autobahndreieck Hockenheim' and then onto the A5 towards Karlsruhe at 'Autobahnkreuz Walldorf'.
By rail: Karlsruhe lies at an important railway junction of the Deutsche Bahn AG and is also located directly on the ICE route that connects Hamburg, Frankfurt and Basel. For more information, and exact train times, please see here.
What accommodation is available in Karlsruhe?
The International Department offers rooms or apartments in its own historic dormitory house. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, telephone connection and Internet connection, together with a shared kitchen and living area. For more information see this link, or to go on a virtual tour of the accommodation click here.
Another option for a stay in Karlsruhe is to use one of its many hotels. If you need assistance, please contact us.
Is the International Department accessible by people with disabilities?
Yes, the International Department has ramps and an elevator, along with rooms and restrooms that are wheelchair accessible.
LIFE IN KARLSRUHE
Where can I find information about public transport in Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe has an excellent public transport network with tramlines going to most destinations. The price for a single journey in the city centre is €2 and for a 24-hour ticket it is €4. For more information see the KVV website.
Where can I go for a meal or a drink in Karlsruhe?
Being a university town, Karlsruhe is well endowed with a variety of bars, restaurants, clubs and entertainment venues. Try the area around Ludwigsplatz, Europaplatz or the university, or see that link for more hints.
Where can I find the following ...
- A pharmacy- The Internationale Apotheke at Kaiserstraße 80 is the nearest pharmacy to the International Department.
- An office/stationary shop - Papier Fischer on Kaiserstraße sells a range of stationary.
- A bookshop - Two good university bookshops are “Kellner and Mössner” (Kaiserstraße 18, near Kronenplatz), and “Braunsche Universitätsbuchhandlung” (Kaiserstraße 120).
- A computer store and repair centre – EDV Neumann on Kronenplatz 1.
Where can I order a taxi in Karlsruhe?
Fiedler J. (0172) 621 9912
Kliebe A. (0177) 222 4209
Lampert H. (0721) 28 797
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