These are the requirements for the Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering

The Bachelor's distance learning program in Business Engineering with a specialization in Electrical Engineering at Wilhelm Büchner University combines technical expertise with economic knowledge to prepare graduates for interdisciplinary tasks in various business sectors.

It is particularly suitable for those who want to advance their careers at the intersection of technology and business and qualify for managerial positions.

For the B.Eng. Business Engineering Electrical Engineering at Wilhelm Büchner University, there are various access options:

• University Entrance Qualification: You have the general university entrance qualification (A-levels), the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, or the subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification.
• Other recognized university admissions: You have a university admission qualification recognized as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art.
• University Entrance Examination: You start your studies at WBH as an auditor without the mentioned accesses and take the University Entrance Examination (HZP) after 2 performance semesters. After successful University Entrance Examination (HZP), your status changes from auditor to regular student.
• Qualified Degree: You can be admitted with a higher qualified professional degree, such as a master craftsman's certificate, specialist technician certificate, or technician examination without further entrance examination or aptitude test.
• Professional Qualification: You have a qualification from at least a three-year training with a grade of 2.5 or better as well as a secondary school leaving certificate and can demonstrate at least two years of full-time work in a relevant field. If you aim for a course of study that is not related to the completed training or professional activity, the knowledge acquired through training and professional activity must be expanded or deepened by qualified further training of at least 400 hours in a field related to the intended course of study.

Additionally, it is possible to have already completed study achievements credited, which can shorten the duration of studies and reduce the study costs. If you have previous achievements that correspond to the module contents, you can submit them for credit, saving you time and money.

This is about the study content and course structure

The distance learning program in Electrical Engineering at Wilhelm Büchner University provides comprehensive knowledge in the areas of electrical engineering, technology, and business. The course includes basic mathematical and scientific fundamentals as well as intercultural communication. In the field of business, knowledge in business administration, controlling, and quality management is imparted. Technical basics such as computer science and metrology are also taught.

Your bachelor's degree program is modular in nature. You will study thematically complete subject areas (modules) to which credit points are assigned according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All credit points you earn will be credited to you and you will receive a record of them. Your achievements are thus - also internationally - comparable and recognized.

The course is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Introductory project and labs, business administration, organization and personnel, basics of computer science, mathematics I
• 2nd Semester: Controlling and quality management, commercial and labor law, intercultural communication, scientific engineering fundamentals, mathematics II
• 3rd Semester: Quantitative decision-making tools, accounting and financing, basics of sustainability transformation, introduction to electrical engineering, metrology
• 4th Semester: Digital and microcomputer technology, systems theory and modeling with lab, electrical engineering, seminar, software engineering for engineers
• 5th Semester: Control engineering with lab, electronic circuit technology, control engineering with lab, project work
• 5th to 6th Semester: Professional practical phase (BPP)*
• 6th Semester: Electric machines, specialization module I, specialization module II, specialization module III
• 7th Semester: Functional and industry specialization, specialization module IV (elective catalog), specialization module V (elective catalog), bachelor thesis and colloquium

*The BPP is completed in parallel to the course of study; professional activity may also be recognized.

At the beginning or during the course of study, you will also choose one of these specializations with the corresponding modules:

• Automation Technology: Factory Automation 4.0, Process Automation 4.0, Building Automation
• Product Management: Product Development, Basics of Product and Process Management, Product and Life Cycle Management
• Sales Engineering: Marketing and Technical Sales, Sales Management and Capital Goods, Business Model Management
• Patent Engineering: Management of Innovation Ideas, Technology Management, Patent Strategies and Law

You choose the elective modules IV and V for your specialization from these topics for functional and industry specialization:

• Automation and Digitalization in Production
• Logistics Information Systems
• Basics of Big Data and Data Science for Companies
• Lean Six Sigma
• R&D Management
• Business Management
• Basics of Telecommunications and Networking
• Basics of Energy Technology
• Digital Signal and Information Processing
• Design and Communication of Embedded Systems

The course comprises a total of 210 ECTS and concludes with the academic degree Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.).

This is how long the bachelor's degree program at Wilhelm Büchner University takes

The distance learning program in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration lasts a total of 7 academic semesters, equivalent to a standard period of study of 3.5 years or 42 months. You can extend the support period by 21 months free of charge.

These services from Wilhelm Büchner University contribute to your graduation within the standard period of study:

• start of studies at any time
• individual learning pace
• no forced breaks due to semester breaks
• study plan and content tailored to distance learning
• motivated and highly qualified lecturers
• comprehensive, personal support and service concept

In addition, these personal factors positively influence the duration of studies:

• academic and educational background
• your willingness and ability to learn
• the relevance of your professional training or activity to the study content
• professional and personal circumstances