KEY FEATURES
ABOUT FOM UNIVERSITY
- With more than 55,000 students, FOM University is ranked in 4th position among 420 universities of applied sciences and universities in Germany. Fulfilling the dream of numerous students who are keen to study abroad from Germany
- It is also Germany’s largest private university.
- They have a total number of 33 Higher education centres.
- More than 2100 professors and lecturers are there to provide world-class education.
- The university has been state-recognized since 1993.
- It is known as the Best Practice University of the German UNESCO Commission in the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development at universities.
- They have 37 cooperation colleges worldwide.
- Carrier of the largest European study project in China.
- Over 1000 corporate collaborations in Germany, including Allianz, AOK, Bertelsmann, BP, Deutsche Telekom, Ford, IBM, City of Munich, Peek & Cloppenburg Vienna, Siemens, thyssenkrupp.

ABOUT FOM UNIVERSITY

- With more than 55,000 students, FOM University is ranked in 4th position among 420 universities of applied sciences and universities in Germany. Fulfilling the dream of numerous students who are keen to study abroad from Germany .
- It is also Germany’s largest private university.
- They have a total number of 33 Higher education centres.
- More than 2100 professors and lecturers are there to provide world-class education.
- The university has been state-recognized since 1993.
- They have 37 cooperation colleges worldwide.
- Carrier of the largest European study project in China.
Summary of Program
Indira Global Study Centre, Pune (IGSC) in collaboration with FOM University, Germany offers one of the most popular pathway programs. The title of the program is ‘Industry 4.0 & Management’ which is a two year, full-time, study abroad program.
Millions of students every year from India register to study abroad after graduation, seeking admission in foreign universities especially for their Master’s Degree. Here is an opportunity for them to study abroad from India with one of the renowned university in Germany, FOM University.
FOM University, Germany has strategically designed the Masters in ‘Industry 4.0 & Management’ program to provide a well-rounded education. The 1st year of this program will be conducted in Pune, India and the 2nd year will be conducted in Essen, Germany. Through this program you will acquire both business expertise and management skills as well as sound specialised knowledge of the digital transformation of industrial processes. This will help prepare students for a wide range of possible applications in the context of Industry 4.0 and qualify for demanding positions and management tasks in nationally and internationally operating companies across all industries.
Indira Global Study Centre, Pune (IGSC) in collaboration with FOM University, Germany offers one of the most popular pathway programs. The title of the program is ‘MSc in Industry 4.0 and Management’ which is a two year, full-time, study abroad program.

Why Industry 4.0 and Management?
The economy is becoming increasingly digital and networked. The intelligent linking of IT and business management systems enables a more flexible, individual, and efficient production as well as optimization of the entire value chain. Industry 4.0 has the potential to improve productivity and competitiveness, increase energy and resource efficiency and effectiveness and hence to protect the environment. Increasingly, Industries are applying innovative solutions, like Internet of Things(IoT), cloud computing, miniaturization, and 3D printing that will enable more interoperability and flexible industrial processes and autonomous and intelligent manufacturing. The core elements of an Industry 4.0 are automation, standardization, digitization, and networking as well as the merging of hardware and software.
In order to implement “Industry 4.0”, companies are dependent on specialized professionals who have both business management expertise and comprehensive skills in dealing with the key technologies of Industry 4.0.
There is a great demand for Industry 4.0 & Management professionals in India and Abroad. It is predicted that the demand will increase tremendously in the coming years.
Keeping in mind the huge scope in the market for Industry 4.0 & Management’ professionals, this course will serve as a foundation towards the students’ bright future.

The economy is becoming increasingly digital and networked. The intelligent linking of IT and business management systems enables a more flexible, individual, and efficient production as well as optimization of the entire value chain. Industry 4.0 has the potential to improve productivity and competitiveness, increase energy and resource efficiency and effectiveness and hence to protect the environment. Increasingly, Industries are applying innovative solutions, like Internet of Things(IoT), cloud computing, miniaturization, and 3D printing that will enable more interoperability and flexible industrial processes and autonomous and intelligent manufacturing. The core elements of an Industry 4.0 are automation, standardization, digitization, and networking as well as the merging of hardware and software.
Course Structure
Credit Points for FOM (Semester wise)
Fees Structure
Tuition Fee Breakup |
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Breakup | Amount | Final Amount in INR |
First Year Tuition Fees | 5, 00, 000 + 18% GST | 5,90,000 |
Second Year tuition fees | € 7,900 | 6,24,000 |
Total Tuition Fees | 12,14,000 | |
Other Expenses |
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Breakup | Amount | Final Amount in INR |
Housing for 10 months | 350 € x 10 = € 3500 | 2,76,500 |
Day to Day expenses- Meal Conveyance etc | 300 € x 10 = € 3000 | 2,37,000 |
Air Ticket | Appx 35,000 | 35,000 |
Visa | Appx 20,000 | 20,000 |
Insurance | Appx 50,000 | 50,000 |
Miscellaneous | Appx 17,500 | 17,500 |
Total of other expenses | 6,36,000 |
- Rate of Exchange (R.O.E); €1(Euro) = ₹79(INR) as on 30 Jan 2020
- Prices mentioned are approximate and may vary as per currency exchange rate.
Program Highlights
- The Industry 4.0 aligned Smart Manufacturing and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are very important to accelerate improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, business performance, new businesses, new jobs, and the potential for India.
- This program will provide international exposure to the students by providing an opportunity to learn the knowhows of Industry 4.0 from the Faculty of FOM, Germany.
- Provide an opportunity to do internship in Germany with the best of the companies in the domain.
- The Industry 4.0 aligned Smart Manufacturing and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are very important to accelerate improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, business performance, new businesses, new jobs, and the potential for India.
- This program will provide international exposure to the students by providing an opportunity to learn the knowhows of Industry 4.0 from the Faculty of FOM, Germany.
- Provide an opportunity to do internship in Germany with the best of the companies in the domain.
Learning Objective
- To enhance knowledge about latest standards, principles, methodology, technical and functional skills about smart manufacturing.
- To help build, catalyse and run digital transformation of global manufacturing market.
- To learn the importance of increased productivity, performance and prosperity with smart manufacturing in the manufacturing sector using advanced technologies with data and real time communication capabilities.
- R To acquire technical and professional proficiency essential for the technocrats and human resource working for the manufacturing excellence and associated smart manufacturing fields embracing various digital applications.
- Recognize the industry 4.0 digitization Platform and its applications
- To enhance knowledge about latest standards, principles, methodology, technical and functional skills about smart manufacturing.
- To help build, catalyse and run digital transformation of global manufacturing market.
- To learn the importance of increased productivity, performance and prosperity with smart manufacturing in the manufacturing sector using advanced technologies with data and real time communication capabilities.
Eligibility (Study Abroad Qualifications)
(Any One) with Minimum 50%:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Any Stream)
- Bachelor of Computer Science – BCA
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Maths/Statistics
Who should Attend?
- Qualified Engineering Professionals having B. Tech. / B.E
- Professionals working in manufacturing sector and willing to make a career in Smart Manufacturing.
Career Path
- OE and MES Application specialists
- Solution architects
- Business consultants
- Project managers
- Support engineer
- Controls Systems Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Validation Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- IT Solution Architect