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Deutsch Who is the part-time distance learning course Industrial Engineering B.Eng. suitable for?
This part-time distance learning course is aimed at professionals who want to shape their career at the interface between technology and business. You are addressed if you have already completed a technical or commercial training or have a university entrance qualification. The course is particularly aimed at people from industry, the service sector, public service, or technical management who want to specifically expand their skills in engineering and economic issues. The degree programme is ideal if you think entrepreneurially, can grasp interdisciplinary contexts, and are interested in a holistic, practice-oriented academic qualification.
Admission: What requirements must you meet?
You fulfil one of the following formal admission requirements according to § 65 Higher Education Act Rhineland-Palatinate:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or advanced technical college entrance qualification
- Completed vocational training with a qualified result (overall grade 2.5 or better)
- Master craftsman qualification or comparable qualification
In addition, existing employment is required, which must be demonstrated at the time of application. In doubtful cases, the examination board decides on suitability. The start of the course is possible each winter semester; the application period is annually from April to September.
You should have a strong interest in technical as well as economic issues and possess analytical thinking skills. Willingness and ability to engage in self-directed learning over a longer period (eight semesters) is important. Experience in dealing with technical or economic tasks is advantageous. Communication skills, resilience, and the motivation to continuously develop yourself alongside existing employment are also helpful.
Which competences do you acquire in the distance learning course Industrial Engineering?
In the distance learning course Industrial Engineering at the University of Kaiserslautern, you will develop profound knowledge at the interface of technology and business. The focus is on engineering content, complemented by business modules. The acquired expertise enables you to solve complex technical tasks entrepreneurially and to operate across departments within companies. The central topics include:
- Scientific fundamentals and programming
- Statics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
- Materials science and machine elements
- Quality management
- Ergonomics and introduction to business administration (BWL)
- Finance and accounting, controlling
- Operations research, investment and financing
- Marketing and sales
- Mechanical and thermal process engineering, apparatus construction and plant design
- Manufacturing technology, logistics, production organisation and lean management
- Project work in collaboration with companies
In the final semester, you write your bachelor's thesis and present the results in a colloquium. Cross-disciplinary competences such as problem-solving, entrepreneurial thinking and communication skills are strengthened through practical and project modules.
How is the distance learning course Industrial Engineering structured?
The part-time distance learning course is designed for eight semesters and is modularly structured. The study concept relies on blended learning: you work on the content in self-study with recorded lectures, tutorials and multimedia learning software and are supported via a digital learning platform. The workload per semester is designed so that study and employment can be balanced.
- Approximately two face-to-face events as well as around ten online appointments (Fridays, some Saturdays) take place per semester at the University of Kaiserslautern.
- During the lecture-free period you attend two week-long block events per year, which mainly take place in the laboratory.
- Project phases and the preparation of a practice-oriented bachelor thesis complete the course of study.
Admission is possible for the winter semester. A system-accredited final concept and experienced professors support you throughout your studies.
In which professions can you get started after graduation?
Graduates of the distance learning course Industrial Engineering are qualified for positions in technical management areas, project management, as well as cross-departmental activities. Typical fields of work are:
- Technical management in industrial companies
- Process optimisation, production planning and control
- Quality management and lean management
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Consulting, especially at the technology/business interface
- Procurement management, marketing and sales of technical products
- Positions in the public sector and service industry, such as in banks and insurance companies
The Bachelor of Engineering also qualifies you for a subsequent master's degree programme at home or abroad and provides a solid foundation for further career steps in the engineering and business fields.
How are the tuition fees composed in the distance learning course?
The following costs are incurred for the distance learning course Industrial Engineering:
- Provision fee for the online modules: approx. €465 per semester
- Social contribution: around €115 per semester
- One-time chip card fee for the student ID card: €8
The total costs over eight semesters therefore amount to approximately €3,720 plus social and chip card fees. The fees enable flexible access to the digital learning content and the use of the study infrastructure. Funding opportunities exist, for example through tax deductibility as business expenses, support from the employer or public funding programmes.
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