How is the study program structured?

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General

A degree program consists of modules that are defined in the examination regulations and described in more detail in the module handbook. In terms of content and time, it makes sense to study these modules in a certain order. For each degree program, there is a sample study plan that shows you an ideal typical course. If you study in this way, you will be able to complete your studies in the standard period of study. This is not always possible, so there may be individual deviations from the suggested sequence. When planning, you should bear in mind that not every module is offered in the winter and summer semesters and that some modules necessarily build on each other or have other participation requirements. The student advisor will support you in the individual organization of your studies.

The bachelor's degree program "Industrial Engineering" can be completed after seven semesters. The special feature: You can design your studies according to your individual interests. Even before you start your studies, you choose in which focus (field) you would like to specialize

  • Civil engineering(sample study plan),
  • Electrical engineering(sample study plan) or 
  • Mechanical engineering (sample study plan)

The first semesters teach the relevant fundamentals of economics. All industrial engineers take the same courses - for example, business administration, economics, accounting or law. So-called integration subjects provide an overview: Quality management, project management, the elective area and key competencies are worth mentioning here.

The basic and advanced engineering courses are based on your chosen field of specialization. In addition, you will acquire in-depth knowledge in individually selectable economic and technical profiling.

International language and communication skills are also important for industrial engineers, which is why English-language courses are also offered. Presentations and group work in seminars promote the students' organizational and presentation skills and provide optimal preparation for their future careers. You will complete your studies with the successful completion of your Bachelor's thesis.

Study structure

In the area of economics, students can strengthen their individual, economic profile by selecting one of the following 5 specializations (elective area):

  •   Specialization 1: Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Taxation.
  • Specialization 2: Management and Marketing
  • Specialization 3: Information Systems, Supply Chain and Innovation Management
  • Specialization 4: Environment and Sustainability
  • Specialization 5: Economic Behavior and Governance

The economic specializations of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering are based on the contents of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

In engineering, B.Sc. students have a broad selection of engineering subjects in addition to the compulsory subjects, which can be chosen according to their own interests and inclinations. The following subjects are offered in this context at the University of Kassel:

  • B.Sc. Industrial Engineering specializing in Civil Engineering,
  • B.Sc. Industrial Engineering specializing in Electrical Engineering,
  • B.Sc. Industrial Engineering specializing in Mechanical Engineering.

For the selection of the compulsory engineering elective modules in the 5th and 6th semester of the B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management, the student must submit a study plan(form) to the Industrial Engineering and Management Student Advisory Service and then to the supervising engineering department. Further information can be found on the Examination Regulations and Module Handbook page.

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List of compulsory technical elective modules for the Industrial Engineering and Management degree program in Civil Engineering

List of compulsory technical elective modules for the Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, majoring in Electrical Engineering

List of compulsory technical elective modules for the Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, specialization in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Energy Technology

List of compulsory technical elective modules for the Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, specialization in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Production Engineering and Ergonomics

List of compulsory technical elective modules for the Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, specialization in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Materials and Design

In the specialization area of the integration modules, students acquire in-depth knowledge in the subject areas that combine business-related professional and research content with technical content. To this end, students choose various modules according to their interests from the four main research areas of the Institute of Ergonomics and Process Management (IfA) as well as from the range of courses offered by the Department of Technology and Innovation Management and the Department of Digital Transformation Management:

Further information on the range of integration subjects can be found on the website of the Institute of Ergonomics and Process Management and on the homepage of the Department of Technology and Innovation Management.

Key competencies

Please note: There are no (longer) lists of key competencies. Although these are mentioned in the MHB, as it is an accredited document, the corresponding reference cannot be changed. It is generally recommended to clarify the crediting of a key competence with the Industrial Engineering and Management Student Advisory Service(wing[at]uni kassel.de) or the Examinations Office before taking it.
For information on requirements and examples, please refer to the following information document.

The reference to practice is established in the Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering through a professional internship of at least 80 working days. In this vocational internship program (BPS), students complete a specialized industrial engineering internship in a company of their choice. The internship must comprise at least 80 full working days, and it should be composed of half engineering-related content and half business-related content. The specialized internship can also be seen as an opportunity to already identify a bachelor thesis topic in the respective company and possibly find a job entry after graduation.

A registration of the BPS is not necessary. Please refer to the documents below with the relevant information and contact the Industrial Engineering and Management Student Advisory Service if you have any questions.

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Procedure BPS

Information about the BPS

Cover sheet BPS

Cover sheet BPS - english

Questionnaire BPS

BPS report

The bachelor thesis and the bachelor colloquium form the bachelor degree module. The bachelor thesis should be issued in the 5th semester at the earliest. Prerequisite for the registration of the bachelor thesis is the passing of the basic modules with a fixed number of credits. A parallel completion of internship and bachelor thesis is excluded.

The processing time for the bachelor thesis is eight weeks and begins on the day the topic is announced. The bachelor thesis must be presented at a bachelor colloquium. In addition to the candidate, the first examiner and an assessor take part in the colloquium. The Bachelor colloquium should take place no later than ten weeks after submission of the Bachelor thesis. Participation in the Bachelor Colloquium requires that at least the grade "sufficient" has been achieved in the Bachelor Thesis. The duration for the entire colloquium is 30 to a maximum of 60 minutes.