How is the course structured?

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General

A degree programme 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. There is a sample study plan for each degree program, which shows you an ideal course of study. If you study in this way, you can complete your studies within the standard period of study. This is not always possible, so there may be individual deviations from the suggested course. When planning, you should bear in mind that not every module is offered in the winter and summer semesters and that some modules build on each other or have other participation requirements. The Student Advisory Service will help you to plan your studies individually.

The Bachelor's degree course in Industrial Engineering can be completed after six semesters. The special feature: You can design your studies according to your individual interests. Even before you begin your studies, you can choose the focus (subject area) in which you would like to specialize: civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.

The first semesters teach the relevant business fundamentals. 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 compulsory elective area and key competencies are to be mentioned here.

The basic and in-depth engineering courses are based on your chosen specialization. In addition, you will acquire in-depth knowledge in individually selectable business and technical profiles.

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 students' organizational and presentation skills and prepare them optimally for their future careers. You will complete your studies with the successful completion of your Bachelor's thesis.

Study plans

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In the field of economics, students can strengthen their individual profile in economics by choosing one of the following 5 specializations (compulsory electives):

WW1: Management, Innovation and Marketing

WW2: Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Taxation

WW3: Digital Business

WW4: Sustainable Business

WW5: Economic Behavior and Governance

The economic focus of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering is based on the content of the Bachelor of Science in Economics.

In addition to the compulsory subjects, B.Sc. students have a wide range of engineering subjects to choose from, which can be put together 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.

Study plan

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-Environmental Engineering

List of compulsory technical elective modules for the Bachelor's degree course in Industrial Engineering and Management, specialization in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Human-Organization-Technology

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

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 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, ) and the Department of Digital Transformation Management.

The Bachelor's thesis and the Bachelor's colloquium form the final Bachelor's module. The Bachelor's thesis should be submitted in the 5th semester at the earliest. The prerequisite for registering for the Bachelor's thesis is passing the foundation modules with a fixed number of credits of 126CP.

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

Current resolution on teaching and examinations for the Industrial Engineering and Management degree program (Bachelor's and Master's) as of 27.10.21.

1) The obligation to repeat examinations for the Bachelor's and Master's degree (PO14, §5(6)) is suspended for all examinations until the PO 2014 expires.