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Master's degree 2
Management of Textile Trade and Technology, MSc • Hochschule Niederrhein - University of
Applied Sciences • Mönchengladbach 2

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Master's degree
Management of Textile Trade and Technology, MSc
Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences •
Mönchengladbach

Overview

Degree Master of Science in Management of Textile Trade and Technology

Course location Mönchengladbach

Teaching language
English

Languages Courses are taught in English.

Programme duration 3 semesters

Beginning Winter and summer semester

Application deadline Winter semester:

Non-EU applicants via uni-assist: 15 June
EU applicants directly at Hochschule Niederrhein: 15 July

Summer semester:
Non-EU applicants via uni-assist: 15 December
EU applicants directly at Hochschule Niederrhein: 15 January

In order to get a visa in time, applicants from non-EU countries should apply even earlier.

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content Specialisation Trade and Retail:

The degree programme is focussed on international trade and retailing specialised for the textile
and clothing industry. Students are prepared for the management of international companies of
this business. The specialisation contains lectures about International Marketing, International
Accounting, Financing, Global Trade and its Regulations, Retail and Advanced Management Skills.
Innovations in Textile Technology and Advanced Quality Management are further subjects.

Specialisation Technical Textiles:

The degree programme is focussed on technical textiles specialised on surface functionalisation
and protective clothes. Students are prepared for the management of international companies
specialised in innovations in textile technology. The specialisation contains lectures about all
production processes for that business (spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing and pattern making)
as well as advanced management skills and advanced quality management.

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 Project work as well as applied research work is an essential part for both specialisations.

Course Details

Course organisation Specialisation Trade and Retail:

First (or second) semester:

Projects
Retail for Textiles
Trade
Marketing
Innovative Materials and Products
Quality and Responsible Care
Research and Complementary Studies

Second (or first) semester:

Management
Trade
Financial policy
Research and Complementary Studies
Research Project

Specialisation Technical Textiles:

First (or second) semester:

Projects
Manufacturing of Textiles and Garments
Advanced Textile Technologies
Innovative Materials and Products
Quality and Responsible Care
Research and Complementary Studies

Second (or first) semester:

Production Engineering
Management
Pattern Making and Design
Research and Complementary Studies
Research Project

Third semester for both specialisations:

Master's thesis (max. four months) and colloquium (final oral examination)

Types of assessment Written or oral examination, presentation, term paper

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR
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 Semester contribution Semester contribution: around 320 EUR per semester
This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Costs of living 850 EUR per month, including mandatory health insurance

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Students with excellent grades at Hochschule Niederrhein may apply for a
mentioned funding "Deutschlandstipendium".
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Bachelor's degree in the field of Textile and Clothing Technology, Textile or Clothing
requirements Management, Textile Chemistry, Textile or Fashion Design with 210 credit points or seven
semesters at a German university or equivalent at a foreign university

(In case of a Bachelor's degree with 180 credits, you have the possibility to earn an additional 30
credits during the Master's studies or by providing six months' practical experience in textile and
clothing technology after graduation.)

Final grade of at least 2.5 (on a scale from 1.0 [very good] to 4.0 [minimum passing grade])
Motivation letter and project plan referring to a given topic, see also:

https://web.hs-niederrhein.de/faculties/textile-and-clothing-technology/prospective-
students/#c23689

Language requirements Applicants must provide proof of their English skills.

English: TOEFL: 100 (internet-based) or IELTS band 7.0 or equivalent

If you have completed a Bachelor's programme taught in English, you need no additional proof but
a confirmation from your university.

Application deadline Winter semester:

Non-EU applicants via uni-assist: 15 June
EU applicants directly at Hochschule Niederrhein: 15 July

Summer semester:
Non-EU applicants via uni-assist: 15 December
EU applicants directly at Hochschule Niederrhein: 15 January

In order to get a visa in time, applicants from non-EU countries should apply even earlier.

Submit application to Non-EU applicants must apply via uni-assist!

EU applicants must apply directly at Hochschule Niederrhein.
Please consider the information on the Master's admission procedure on our homepage:
https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/international/degree-seeking-students/

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Services

Possibility of finding part- Applicants should not count on financing their stay in Krefeld or Mönchengladbach by working
time employment part-time during their studies. However, some students are successful in finding part-time jobs
either at the university or elsewhere.

Accommodation Accommodation is available in student residences:

https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/hochschulleben/#c89742
for women only: http://www.studentenwohnheim-nicodemstrasse.de/

Private housing is also available.

Rent for a single room is approx. 250-350 EUR.

Contact
Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences
International Office

Reinarzstraße 49
47805 Krefeld

Tel. +49 21518222735

internationalapplicants@hs-niederrhein.de
Course website: https://web.hs-niederrhein.de/faculties/textile-and-clothing-technology/prospective-students/#c23689

Last update 06.07.2022 09:51:28

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