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Automation
With the Automation specialisation, you will examine technical systems not in isolation, but as part of complex industrial processes. You will learn how machines exchange data, how control systems are structured, and how automated production works reliably. This will equip you for roles where technology, digitalisation and industrial practice converge.
Industrial Engineering is aimed at working professionals who wish to further their technical careers in a targeted manner. Much of the course content can be applied directly in your own working environment. This creates a direct link to practice, closely integrating the course with your day-to-day professional life.
An overview of the course content
In terms of content, the ‘Automation’ specialisation in Industrial Engineering combines classical electrical engineering fundamentals with modern automation technology. You will study microprocessor technology, control engineering, industrial control systems and electric drives. This is complemented by topics such as modelling and simulation, process integration, control systems, sensor and actuator technology, and robotics. The engineering and specialisation projects ensure that you design technical systems yourself and put them into practice.
This results in a profile that goes well beyond mere PLC programming. You will learn how modern industrial plants function as networked, integrated systems – from a technical, organisational and economic perspective. This understanding is becoming increasingly important in the context of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and digitalised production processes.
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I
Introductory Course in Computer Science
Physics
Mathematics I
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II
Fundamentals of Design
Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
Mathematics II
Engineering Mechanics I
Signal and System Theory
Physics of Electronic Components
Fundamentals of Business Administration
Analogue technology
Digital technology
Fundamentals of Microprocessor Technology
C/C++ Programming
Electrical Machines
CAD electrical design
Control Engineering
Microcontroller Applications
Engineering Project I: Project Management
Industrial control systems
Electric drives
Engineering Project II: Project Management and Presentation
Interdisciplinary Key Competencies
Specialisation module:
- Fundamentals of Modelling and Simulation
Industrial Communication
Sales Techniques
Specialist Project
2 specialisation modules:
- Fundamentals of process integration, control systems, databases
- Robotics
Management processes
Specialisation module:
- Sensors and Actuators
Bachelor’s thesis (final, independent academic project)
Industrial Engineering in Mittweida
In summary – Automation in Mittweida
Specialisation in the extra occupational Bachelor’s degree programme in Industrial Engineering
(180 Credits)
Semester fee 107€
After graduating, you could work, for example, as an automation engineer, a project engineer specialising in industrial control systems, or a process automation specialist. Roles in robotics, plant design, industrial digitalisation or technical project management are also typical career paths.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a general university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants who have completed vocational training and have at least three years’ professional experience may also be admitted following a consultation and a successful entrance examination.
Language skills:
Anyone who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the ‘German as a Foreign Language’ (TestDaF) test at the Mittweida University Preparatory College with an average score of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register online via the HSMW application portal. Once you have submitted all your documents, you can enrol. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured. For international applicants, the application deadline is 15 May, to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
We’ve got you covered! Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and affordable rent allow you to focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with academic queries, the SAXEED start-up network supports you on your journey to developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service offers assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. Discover just how diverse life in Mittweida is – at the Open Day or the Night of Science.
Related degree programmes
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in partnership with Siemens
Applied Computer Science (Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program) (B.Sc.)
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Mechanical Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program) (B.Eng.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
An extra occupational degree programme without concurrent employment, or at least an extended work placement alongside your studies, makes little sense, as the modules are designed to be applied to your own professional practice.
Yes, you can tailor your profile through a range of elective modules. This specialisation is often based on your personal interests or a field of work in which you’d like to develop your skills.
It means that the course is specifically designed for people who are working at the same time. The course content is delivered via e-learning and self-study, supplemented by very few, predictable face-to-face sessions (e.g. at weekends), so you don’t have to give up your job.
You’ll need good time management skills, a high level of self-discipline for studying in the evenings or at weekends, and the motivation to tackle complex engineering and economics topics after work.
As you are working at the same time, your weekly study load is reduced. However, to ensure that you still have exactly the same workload and achieve the same standard of study as on a full-time programme, the standard duration of study is extended to eight semesters (four years).
