Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Build a bridge between technology and business - here you can live out your talent in engineering and business!
Our degree program combines the best of both worlds: It offers a unique combination of technical training and business know-how. As an industrial engineer, you will learn how to optimize technical processes while keeping an eye on the economic aspects.
With your Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) degree, you will have excellent career prospects in many industries as you will have a wide range of skills and competencies. You will be able to solve technical and business problems, manage projects and lead teams.
This degree program is perfect for people who want to shape their future sustainably and responsibly in a dynamic and innovative environment. Here you will be perfectly prepared for the demands of the rapidly developing world of technology and business. At the same time, you will gain a broad foundation of knowledge and skills that will qualify you for a successful career in both areas.
Still undecided - perhaps because you have deficits in math? Problems are there to be solved: With our MatheLift program, you can still get started. You can find more information below under "Useful links".
Here you get excellent training quality and a high level of practical relevance in a personal, respectful atmosphere. Open the door to a world full of exciting opportunities!
We live mechanical engineering! Join us, we'll take you there...
Facts at a glance
Important course content
In the foundation course
- Mathematics and Computer Science (with laboratory)
- Advanced mathematics
- Physics
- Electrical engineering and electronics
- Fundamentals of mechanics
- Dynamics
- Construction
- Materials science
- Drive technology
- Measurement and control engineering
- Production engineering
- Technical management
- Languages, optional social skills workshops
Areas of specialization
The main course of study takes place in the 6th and 7th semester. This involves specialization in a sub-area of mechanical engineering, which is why these two semesters are also referred to as specialization semesters. In mechanical engineering, you choose one of four specializations:
- Drive and vehicle technology
- Design and development
- Mechatronics and digitalization
- Smart Production
Typical occupational fields
- Production planning and control
- Supply chain management,
- production controlling
- Production management
- Project management in product development/purchasing and sales
- and much more in business and industry
Important course content
In the foundation course
- Business administration and economics
- Personnel and labor law
- finance
- marketing
- Contract and liability law
- Mathematics and computer science
- Statistics
- Thermodynamics
- Electrical engineering
- Fundamentals of mechanics
- Mechanics
- Design fundamentals
- CAD and design systems
- Measurement and control technology
- Materials science
- Technical management
- Language and ethics
- Focus/compulsory modules
The main course of study takes place in the 6th and 7th semester. Here you can expect three compulsory modules and various compulsory elective modules, which you will choose according to your interests:
- Purchasing/Sales
- Production Management
- Construction management
- Compulsory elective modules
Course of study
- 1st to 4th semester: Fundamentals
- 5th semester: Practical semester
- 6th and 7th semester: compulsory modules/compulsory elective modules
- 7th semester: Bachelor's thesis and colloquium
8 weeks internship - Our recommendation:
Complete part - e.g. 4 of the 8 weeks - of your internship before you start your studies. Many new impressions await you in the foundation course and it will help you to understand the material if you have already experienced materials and production processes in practice.
Possible Master's program at the Ostfalia
- Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) (full-time/part-time)
- Automotive Production (M.Eng.) (part-time/continuing education)
More information and application
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