StudyQA — Bachelor: Engineering and Management — Technical University Ingolstadt

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Our Engineering and Management programme addresses students who intend to work for international companies in functions which require both an engineering background as well as a thorough understanding of management practices.
Therefore, the programme provides a sound engineering education with modules such as engineering mechanics, material sciences, mechanical design, computer science, mathematics, software development, and electrical engineering. Besides, above mentioned job requirements regarding management know-how are met by lectures such as accounting, marketing and controlling. In addition to those competencies, "soft-skills" are trained, e.g. by team projects and student presentations.
The studies also prepare students for international projects and positions. Specific modules such as "intercultural studies", "selected topics in international management" and a second foreign language are part of the curriculum.
Students gain further international exposure by studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Internships, which are scheduled during the fifth semester, offer work experience as well as business contacts which may lead to future employment.
Last-but-no-least, lectures are taught in English - the language of international business. While attending lectures taught in the English language, students are encouraged to learn German as their second foreign language (courses scheduled during semesters one, two, and three).

The curriculum consists of seven clusters:
1) Engineering & science
Courses include mathematics, physics, mechanical design, materials sciences, engineering mechanics, computer sciences, electrical engineering, software development, power engineering.

2) Management
Courses include business administration, financial accounting, cost accounting, controlling, marketing, and selected topics in international management.

3) Interdisciplinary courses
Courses include project & quality management, production systems, production planning & logistics, business information systems, automation technologies, and a start-up project.

4) International communication
Courses include a foreign language (international students usually select German) and intercultural studies.

5) Internship/project
Includes a company internship and a team project

6) Bachelor's thesis

7) Specialisation courses (electives)
According to their fields of interests, students are required to select six advanced-level courses out of the following four specialisation areas:

Automotive engineering
Aerospace engineering
Industrial engineering
Product management

Educational organisation

The regular period of study is seven semesters:

During the first and second semester, fundamentals in engineering and management are taught.
During the third and fourth semester, students attend more advanced and interdisciplinary lectures.
Industry internships are scheduled for the fifth semester. The university facilitates placement, particularly with partner companies such as Audi, Airbus, BMW, Continental, Siemens, and others.
During the sixth and seventh semester, students specialise by choosing advanced modules in Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Product Management.
Students stay one semester abroad at one of our partner universities during the fourth or sixth semester.
During the seventh semester, students complete their studies by writing a Bachelor's thesis.

Study abroad unit(s)

Students are encouraged to spend at least one semester abroad, e.g. at one of the university's partner institutions. Students are actively supported by the university's International Office regarding organisational topics and by the respective professors regarding transfer of credits.

Internships

Students must complete an internship during the fifth semester. Information about regulations can be obtained at the university's International Office.

Forms of assessment

Written examinations at the end of the semester are the basic form of assessment. In addition, assessment may be based on class assignments, oral exams or project work.
Most courses in the programme comprise a workload of 5 ECTS.

Course objectives

The programme is designed to provide graduates with the skill set which is required in order to work successfully in a complex business and technology environment. These skills include methods and tools in both engineering and management as well as soft and social skills.
In particular, graduates will be able to understand, analyse and solve interdisciplinary business challenges. In addition, graduates will be able to work successfully in an international and intercultural environment.

Language requirements

We recommend that applicants provide proof of their English skills: TOEFL 530 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), 71 (Internet-based) or equivalent.
We do nor require TOEFL test scores as part of the application documents.

Academic requirements

Applicants must fulfil the entrance requirement for higher education in the Bavarian state.
Foreign university entrance qualifications must be submitted to uni-assist e. V. for preliminary inspection.
For more details on our application process, please visit: http://em.thi.de (application section)

Enrolment fees

All students will have to pay a student welfare contribution of 42 EUR per semester.

Costs of living

Student organisations estimate that costs of living are approx. 700-800 EUR per month, depending on individual needs and expectations.
Mandatory health insurance in Germany will cost a student around 80 EUR per month.

Job opportunities

The university provides an internet platform with available jobs; in addition, research and teaching assistant positions are available.

Arrival support

The International Office aims to help international students with all questions and problems they may face, e.g. residence permits, health insurance, accommodation, etc.

Services and support for international students

The International Office works closely together with the student club N.I.C.E.
Together we organise many activities and various trips to neighbouring cities like Munich, Regensburg and Nuremberg.
You will find all the information you need for your stay in Ingolstadt on our website. The team at the International Office will be glad to answer any further questions that you might have.