Everything at a glance
Degree level: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Standard period of study: 3 Semester (90 ECTS )
Type Of Study: Full-time, Part-time
Study location: Amberg, online
Start Of Study: Winter semester (1. Semester) and summer semester (1. Semester)
Course Language: German
The Master’s program in Educational Technology combines pedagogy, educational technologies, and media production into a forward-looking, comprehensive program. You will learn how to successfully design, implement, and further develop digital teaching in educational institutions and companies.
In the process, you will gain in-depth knowledge of pedagogical concepts, technological solutions, and the organizational frameworks of modern learning environments.
Your advantage: You will qualify for a dynamic professional field with excellent opportunities for career growth.
Career opportunities
With your degree, you’ll have access to numerous career opportunities in one of the most important fields of the future:
- Educational institutions (schools, colleges)
- Companies and their professional development departments
- E-learning and EdTech companies
- Self-employment in the education sector
For example, you could work as:
- Designer of digital learning environments
- Developer of e-learning programs
- Consultant or coach for digital education
- Manager in the education or media sector
Concentration
During the program, you will deepen your knowledge in the areas of didactics, pedagogy, digital learning, media technology, project management, and educational technologies. By carefully selecting your modules, you can tailor your academic profile to your individual interests and specialize in the use of digital teaching in educational institutions or the development of digital learning solutions in companies.
Study models
Starting in the 2024/25 winter semester, you’ll study flexibly through a hybrid model:
You decide whether to participate primarily online or in person and tailor your studies to your personal and professional circumstances.
- Live-streamed courses enable location-independent learning
- Supplementary recordings support your individual learning plan
- Two on-campus weeks per semester promote exchange and collaboration
As a practice-oriented program, Educational Technology is based on synchronous teaching formats, interactive collaboration, and exercises and internships. Active exchange is therefore a central component of your studies.
Application
Start of studies
You can apply for a study place for the winter semester as well as for the summer semester.
Application dates
You can apply for studies from May 01 to July 15 (start for winter semester) and November 15 to January 15 (start for summer semester) each year via online application. If you would like to apply after July 15 or January 15 for the following winter semester or summer semester, please check in the applicant portal whether this is still possible or contact our course director or program coordination.
Admission requirements
You want to apply for the study program Educational Technology? The prerequisite for an application is a completed Bachelor's degree and the fulfillment of the qualification requirements listed in §5 of the study and examination regulations.