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Business Engineer
The closest possible integration of theory and practice. Over four years, youāll combine academic knowledge from Business Engineers with a recognised vocational training programme and gain practical experience at Siemens. Youāll get to know the companyās processes whilst applying what youāve learnt on your degree course ā or, to put it another way, the knowledge you gain from the company will help you understand the theory covered in your studies. By the end of the programme, youāll have not only a Bachelorās degree but also a qualification as an electrical engineer specialising in industrial engineering, along with your first taste of professional experience. On top of that, youāll receive a salary of more than 1,200 euros a month ā whether youāre studying at university or undertaking your vocational training at Siemens.
How the Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Programme works at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
An overview of the course content
In terms of content, the Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program corresponds to the traditional full-time Business Engineering programme at Mittweida: youāll build a broad foundation in Business Administration, IT skills and technical fundamentals. Topics such as finance, management accounting and production management are included.
The key difference lies in the structure of the programme. After two semesters, you take a break from your studies, spend a year at Siemensā Chemnitz Training Centre and complete a recognised vocational training programme as an electronics technician specialising in industrial engineering. Afterwards, youāll return to your regular degree programme and focus on the āResources and Productionā subject cluster. This will see you concentrating on efficient production processes, factory planning and digital production.
Youāll develop real professional skills whilst others are lazing about: throughout your Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program, youāll spend your lecture-free periods working in various departments at Siemens.
Business Management: Business Administration and Economics
Fundamentals of Information Technology
Fundamentals of Natural Sciences
Energy Technology I
Mathematics
Key Academic Skills
Business Management: Accounting, Cost and Revenue Accounting
Corporate Finance
Statistics/Stochastics
Energy Technology II
Renewable Energy
Business English
Tailor-made in-house Siemens training courses at the Chemnitz Training Centre
Tailor-made in-house Siemens training courses at the Chemnitz Training Centre
Private Commercial Law
Applied Engineering and Management
Data and Information: Industrial Application Systems
Technical and Advanced Business English
2 specialisation modules
In the specialisation in Management and Sales:
- Marketing
- Risk Management
In the Data Science specialisation:
- Risk Management
- Fundamentals of IT security
In the Resources and Production specialisation:
- Energy Management I
- Renewable Energy II
Production Management
Quality and Innovation Management
Industrial Controlling
General Studies I & II
2 specialisation modules
In the specialisation in Management and Sales:
- Pricing Policy and Online Marketing
- Customer Relationship Management
In the Data Science specialisation:
- Business Analytics
- Customer Relationship Management and Analytics
In the Resources and Production specialisation:
- Energy Management II
- Factory Planning
Reflection Module
Practical module
: Independent scientific and practical work within a company
Duration: 12 weeks
Bachelorās
thesis Duration: 12 weeks
Product Lifecycle Management
Human Resources and Organisational Development
International Management
General Studies III & IV
2 specialisation modules
In the specialisation in Management and Sales:
- Entrepreneurship and Project Management
- Sales Management
In the Data Science specialisation:
- Machine Learning and Big Data
- Computer-Aided Design
In the Resources and Production specialisation:
- Digital Production
- Applied Engineering and Management II
Business Engineer in Mittweida
In summary ā Work-study programme in Business Engineering in Mittweida
Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program in Business Engineering with recognised vocational training
(180 Credits)
Thanks to your combination of academic study, vocational training and practical experience, you are particularly in demand in fields where efficiency, sustainability and technical processes intersect. For example, you might work as a production engineer, in energy management, in factory planning or in Industrial Engineering. Roles in the optimisation of production processes, technical project management or controlling are also typical areas of work. Many dual-study students are taken on directly by their industry partners and move into positions of responsibility.
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 yearsā 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 taking the āGerman as a Foreign Languageā (TestDaF) test at the preparatory college of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, achieving an average of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
Applications are made online directly to Siemens. Once you have submitted your online application, your documents will be reviewed. If you receive an invitation to an interview and attend it, you will hear back from Siemens within 14 days as to whether they will accept you as a dual-study student. You will then enter your details into the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences application portal.
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 guides you through the process of 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 ā at the Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag) or the Night of Sciences (Night of Sciences).
Related degree programmes
Business Engineer (B.Eng.)
Mechanical Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program) (B.Eng.)
in cooperation with Bildungswerkstatt Chemnitz and Siemens
Electrical Engineering ā Automation (Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program) (B.Eng.)
in partnership with Siemens and BildungsWerkstatt Chemnitz
Business Administration (B.A.)
Frequently Asked Questions
As youāll be undertaking your training as an electronics technician for industrial engineering at the same time, youāll gain first-hand experience of the plant and electronic production processes. As a trainee industrial engineer, youāll later also gain experience in departments such as sales, service, operational management and financial control. This will give you a clear understanding of how Business Administration and technical production interlink within your company.
A Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program generally requires a great deal of ambition and excellent time management, as you will be earning two full qualifications (a Bachelorās degree and a vocational qualification) over the course of four years. As there are no traditional long semester breaks (you spend this time at the company), the schedule is tight. On the other hand, youāre financially independent and, by the end of your studies, youāll have already gained extensive professional experience, which is worth its weight in gold on the job market.
No. The theoretical and practical phases are strictly scheduled across the whole university in accordance with the study programme timetable. This is important to ensure that the work-based training, the lectures at the university and the IHK examinations are optimally coordinated for all students, and that the curriculum can run smoothly.
The biggest advantage of studying in Mittweida is the integrated training model. You donāt just study; over the course of four years, youāll also gain a fully recognised IHK qualification as an electronics technician specialising in industrial engineering. Youāll receive a training allowance throughout and apply your interdisciplinary knowledge of technology and business directly to the processes at your training company.
