In the Master's degree programs, students select areas of specialization. The catalog of specialization subjects provides an overview of the available specialization subjects as well as their associated modules.
Specialization subjects BIW and CIW (SPO 2016)
In the Master's programs BIW and CIW students select two specialization subjects from a selection of numerous options. Each specialization subject comprises 16 credits and typically consists of three - or depending on the chosen combination - four modules, which can be selected according to individual interests. A detailed overview of all available options is provided in the Specialization subjects catalog BIW and CIW SPO 2016.
A detailed description of the content can be found in the Module Handbook:
Module Handbook Master CIW / Module Handbook Master BIW
Specialization subjects BIW (SPO 2025)
In the Master's program BIW students select two to four specializations. Each specialization comprises 10 to 20 credits and typically consists of two to five modules which can be selected according to individual interests. In total - across all selected specializations - students must select modules totaling 40 credits. Should the exact sum of 40 credits not be attainable due to the specific credit values of the selected modules, a total slightly exceeding 40 credits may be selected. At detailed overview of all available options is provided in the Specialization subjects catalog BIW SPO 2025
Procedure for the specialisation subjects and directions
- Fill in the form "Studienplan Master" and send it by email to Mrs Gärtner (marion gaertner ∂does-not-exist.kit edu)
- After the approval of the study plan, the elections in the CAS system will be made by Mrs Gärtner, after that it is possible to register for the exam (this concerns the Technical Complementary Subjects and the Specialization Subjects).
- Arrange examination dates with the respective lecturers, secretariats.
As before, the person responsible for the VF decides whether there will be an overall oral examination of the module combination or individual oral examinations of the modules. In the case of the overall examination, a grade is awarded for each module. -
The study plan is submitted to the assessor before the examination, who checks whether the student is entitled to take the examination on the basis of the study plan. During the Corona pandemic, due to the non-contact examinations, there is no acknowledgement on the study plan.
Formblatt „Studienplan Master“
Students who study according to the study and examination regulations 2016, please submit the study plan (as of 03.04.2023) for approval.
!! Due to the current situation, we kindly ask you to send the completed study plan by email to Mrs. Gärtner (marion gaertner ∂does-not-exist.kit edu)
Study plan Master (SPO 2016)
Cooperation with the University of Hohenheim
In the winter semester, Master's students have the opportunity to spend a semester at the University of Hohenheim and complete a module of the Extended Fundamentals as well as a specialisation subject and, if applicable, a technical supplementary subject. Pre-registration is required by 31 July.
Application formalities (PDF).