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Deutsch Who is the Automotive and Mobility Business degree programme suitable for?
The part-time Bachelor's programme is aimed at professionals who are seeking a specialist or management position in the automotive and mobility industry or who are already working in this sector. It particularly addresses employees of car manufacturers, suppliers, car dealerships, mobility service providers or industry service providers who want to specifically develop business, technical and management-related skills. Interested parties from related commercial or technical professions who are aiming for an academic qualification and further career opportunities in the mobility sector are also addressed.
Overview of formal admission requirements
To be admitted to the Bachelor's programme Automotive and Mobility Business, you must meet the following requirements:
- General or subject-specific university entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife) or another university entrance qualification recognised as equivalent.
Alternatively: - Professional qualification: A completed commercial or technical vocational training of at least two years and at least three years of relevant professional experience thereafter.
In addition, an aptitude test must be passed.
The programme requires knowledge of German and English, as courses, materials and examinations may partly take place in English.
Personally, you should bring organisational talent as well as the willingness to learn alongside your job. A interest in business and technical interrelationships in the automotive and mobility industry is central. Basic skills in working with digital tools and openness to innovative topics such as digitisation, business models and management are also expected. As the on-site and online phases regularly take place from Thursday to Saturday, support from your employer or appropriate personal time management is crucial.
Which competencies does the Bachelor Automotive and Mobility Business convey?
In the Bachelor’s degree Automotive and Mobility Business you acquire sound, practice-oriented knowledge about the entire value chain of the automotive and mobility industry. You train your skills in analysing and solving economic, technological and organisational challenges in automotive companies and mobility service providers. The teaching content covers both business fundamentals and industry-specific know-how. Important focus areas include:
- Structures in the automotive and mobility market – understanding market mechanisms and actor constellations
- Digitalisation and innovations – transformation of business models, mobility trends and technological developments
- Automotive engineering – technical fundamentals with a focus on innovations and sustainable mobility
- Financial and mobility services – business models around leasing, fleet management and financial products
- Management and control of car dealership operations – operational and strategic corporate management
- Automotive marketing and customer relationship management – focuses on brand-specific marketing and customer relationship management
- Sales and distribution management – sales control and innovative distribution channels in transition
- Accounting and controlling – accounting, annual financial statements and controlling in the automotive context
- Quantitative and scientific methods – methodological competence to analyse industry-related questions
- Specialisations and case studies – special topics such as ecosystems, business model innovations and best-practice analyses
Throughout the course, you practise strategic analysis, management skills and the interdisciplinary use of methods at the interface of business, engineering and digitalisation.
How is the study programme structured in the distance learning Automotive and Mobility Business?
The course is organised as a part-time distance learning programme over six semesters and combines mandatory online phases with on-site attendance phases. The structure is tailored to the needs of working professionals and includes per semester:
- Three on-site attendance phases (each from Thursday to Saturday) on campus in Geislingen or at the Zukunftswerkstatt 4.0 in Esslingen
- One online phase during which the content is delivered via live online teaching (synchronous learning)
- All classes and examinations (e.g. written exams) are integrated into the attendance phases
- No separate examination period – examinations are taken during the regular attendance days
The language of instruction is predominantly German with parts in English. The curriculum comprises a total of 180 ECTS credits. The modular study structure combines self-study phases, digital seminars and collaborative work in project groups.
Which career opportunities does the degree open up for you?
With the Bachelor of Science Automotive and Mobility Business you are qualified for specialist and management roles in the automotive sector and in the field of mobility services. Various areas of deployment along the value chain are available to you, including:
- Suppliers and OEMs (automobile manufacturers)
- Car dealers and car dealership operations
- Mobility providers such as leasing and fleet management companies
- Innovation and digitalisation departments within the industry
- Industry-specific consultancies and associations
Typical tasks include developing innovative business models, introducing digital solutions, managing sales and marketing or leading projects for the transformation of mobility. The degree also qualifies for entry into middle management or for advanced master’s programmes in automotive management and related disciplines.
What costs arise during the course and how can it be financed?
The tuition fee is 179 euros per semester. These low costs are possible because this is an offering from a public university. Additional fees may arise for specific services or learning materials, but these are generally manageable. You can:
- Pay the tuition fees per semester
- Benefit from possible funding from your employer if there is a connection to your current job
- Also take advantage of tax benefits since the costs are deductible as business expenses
A classic student loan or BAföG funding is also conceivable, depending on your individual situation.
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