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Deutsch Who this B.Eng. in Business Engineering suits – and what you need to get in
This programme fits if you aim to bridge technology and management in an international context. Typical profiles include: professionals in manufacturing, logistics or plant operations who want to formalise their experience with a first degree alongside work; technicians or mechatronics specialists ready to move into process optimisation and production management; career changers from business or IT who bring practical exposure to industry and now want an engineering foundation. As the teaching language is German, you should already be confident in academic German or be close to that level.
Admission requirements
Formal entry is at Bachelor level (180 ECTS). For distance study you can choose 6 or 7 semesters; intakes are in April and October. The programme is accredited by FIBAA until 30 September 2032.
- General higher education entrance: German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife, or an equivalent secondary school leaving certificate that grants access to higher education in Germany.
- Admission with foreign qualifications: international school-leaving certificates and diplomas are accepted if they are recognised as equivalent to German university entrance. Official translations may be required; recognition is decided case by case.
- Admission without Abitur: possible via vocational routes (e.g. completed vocational training plus professional experience, advanced technical college degrees) or by passing an aptitude assessment.
- Recognition of prior learning: relevant professional training and further education can be credited after individual review, which may reduce study time and costs.
- Language of instruction: German. International applicants need proof of advanced German suitable for university study (commonly at level C1). Standard certificates are typically accepted; check which proofs are currently recognised before applying.
Personal requirements
Studying remotely from abroad demands disciplined self-management. You need solid self-organisation, persistence over several semesters, and reliable weekly study slots. Plan with 12–20 hours per week on the 7-semester track; on the faster 6-semester option, 18–25 hours are realistic. Comfort with quantitative subjects (mathematics, physics, basics of programming) helps, as does the ability to read technical documentation. Because the materials, seminars and assessments are in German, you must be able to follow lectures, write reports and sit exams in German; English reading skills are helpful for technical literature. A stable internet connection, quiet study space across time zones, and the willingness to actively participate in online seminars will make a decisive difference to your success.
What will you study in the Business Engineering (B.Eng.) at DIPLOMA University?
The Business Engineering bachelor at DIPLOMA University is taught entirely in German. You need advanced German skills to follow lectures, take part in seminars and pass exams; if you do not already work confidently in German, this programme is not feasible from abroad. As a German Fernstudium (distance learning), it awards 180 ECTS credits at bachelor level.
You build a bridge between engineering and management. The curriculum combines core engineering with business administration, IT and law. Typical building blocks include:
- Engineering fundamentals: mathematics and physics for engineers, materials and manufacturing basics, systems and process engineering.
- Business and management: accounting and finance, operations management, cost and investment decisions.
- Industry digitisation: industrial IT, data handling in production, automation concepts in modern factories.
- Law and soft skills: business law for engineers, communication and project work across technical and commercial teams.
Electives let you focus your profile. You can typically choose one of these areas: Industrial Informatics (software and data in production), Logistics (supply chains, warehousing, transport) or Renewable Energies (systems, integration and management of green technologies).
You complete the programme with a bachelor’s thesis, often linked to a practical question from industry. In the German system, a Fachhochschule is a university of applied sciences with a strong practice focus; distance-learning degrees are subject to approval by the ZFU (the German state authority for distance-learning courses). Where offered, optional seminars can be attended online or at a study centre.
How does the Business Engineering distance programme work?
You can study the B.Eng. in two modes: fully online (komplett online) or with selected seminars in Germany (currently offered in Regenstauf). The distance option runs over 6 or 7 semesters (180 ECTS). A fully remote path does not require a visa; you study from your home country.
Teaching language and language certificates
The teaching language is German in all variants. All course materials, live sessions, exams and supervision are in German. The university expects high-level proficiency; if you do not already use German comfortably in academic and professional contexts, you should not apply. Specific test certificates (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, Goethe) are common in Germany, but the exact requirements are not listed publicly for this programme.
Learning format and study materials
The distance format combines self-study with scheduled online sessions. You work with structured study texts and digital resources, then consolidate in live seminars. In the “komplett online” track, these touchpoints are held virtually; in the alternative track, selected seminars take place on site in Regenstauf (Germany). The programme uses applied case studies that connect engineering and management.
Exams and taking them from outside Germany
Assessments typically include written exams, assignments, presentations and the bachelor’s thesis. In the “komplett online” track, academic progress and assessments are designed so that you can complete your degree from outside Germany. If you choose the variant with on-site seminars, plan for travel to Germany for those sessions; assessments linked to on-site teaching are then scheduled accordingly.
On-site sessions in Germany
On-site participation is not required if you choose the fully online path. If you prefer in-person contact, you can opt into seminars in Regenstauf. This creates mandatory attendance on the scheduled seminar days in Germany; travel and accommodation are at your own cost.
Workload, time models and time zones
You can choose 6 semesters (faster pace) or 7 semesters (more manageable alongside work). Expect a steady weekly workload throughout the semester; the 7-semester path eases the load. Live online sessions, if scheduled, run in Central European Time (CET/CEST), typically on late afternoons or weekends to suit working professionals in Germany.
Where applicable, distance-learning degrees in Germany are approved by the ZFU (Staatliche Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht). The ZFU admission number is published when available.
What does the Business Engineering cost?
Tuition is charged in monthly instalments of €207 per month over the standard duration, which adds up to about €11,747 in total for the 180-ECTS bachelor. This gives you a predictable monthly cost for planning alongside your job. Tuition is invoiced in euros; you study from abroad without relocation costs when you choose the fully online track.
Starting dates are in April and October. If you need more time than planned, German distance universities usually offer extensions—sometimes free for a limited period or at reduced rates. Check the current extension rules and any small administrative fees (for example, for additional exam attempts or re-scheduling) before you commit, so you can budget realistically over the full study period.
What careers and recognition does the Business Engineering offer?
The degree awards 180 ECTS credits under the Bologna framework. ECTS are widely understood across Europe and support recognition when you apply for master’s programmes internationally. The programme is FIBAA-accredited (programme accreditation) through the German Accreditation Council, currently valid from 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2032 and accredited without conditions. FIBAA is listed in EQAR (the European Quality Assurance Register), which strengthens international comparability of quality standards.
With its mix of engineering, IT and management, typical roles include:
- Industrial engineer or process engineer in manufacturing and plant engineering.
- Operations or production manager in medium-sized industrial firms.
- Supply chain or logistics manager, planning and optimising flows from suppliers to customers.
- Product or project manager at the interface between R&D, production and sales.
- Quality, continuous improvement or lean specialist across technical and commercial functions.
Entry salaries in Germany vary by sector and region; internationally, your outcome depends on local demand and prior experience. The B.Eng. opens the door to engineering-management careers and to relevant master’s degrees. If you aim for regulated, country-specific engineering licensure (e.g. Professional Engineer in North America), expect additional national licensing steps beyond an academic bachelor.
Who is the Business Engineering right for – and who not?
This programme suits professionals who want an applied engineering degree with a management edge—without relocating to Germany. The fully online option keeps it feasible from abroad, while the optional seminar mode offers extra in-person contact in Germany.
- You want a German B.Eng. (180 ECTS) that combines engineering, IT and business.
- You prefer a distance-learning format with structured materials and live touchpoints.
- You plan to keep working and value predictable monthly costs over the full programme.
- You aim for roles at the interface of production, logistics, digitisation and management.
- You want the flexibility to study fully online or add optional seminars in Germany.
There are also clear reasons why this might not be the right choice. Read these carefully—especially if you apply from outside Germany.
- You need tuition in English. All teaching, materials and assessments are in German.
- You cannot participate in live sessions scheduled in CET/CEST
- You want guaranteed on-campus lab access or a campus-based student experience; this is a distance programme.
- You require a direct path to country-specific engineering licensure (e.g. PE/Chartered status) without further national steps; this academic B.Eng. alone is not a professional licence.
- You cannot travel to Germany but still want in-person seminars; the on-site seminar option requires attendance in Regenstauf.
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