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Industrial Engineering
Modern industry needs people who understand technology whilst also managing projects, teams and processes. Through Industrial Engineering, you will develop the ability to design complex industrial processes in a cost-effective, efficient and practical manner. This will equip you specifically for specialist and managerial roles in production, development or technical management.
The extra occupational programme is specifically tailored to working professionals. The structure of the programme, which combines on-campus days with project work, enables you to balance your studies with a full-time job. Much of the content can be applied directly within your company, which actively supports your professional development.
An overview of the course content
In terms of content, Industrial Engineering combines the fundamentals of traditional engineering with modern industrial and management topics. You will study electrical engineering, automation, microcontroller technology, industrial communication and robotics, as well as project management, sales techniques and management processes. The multi-semester engineering and specialisation projects are particularly practice-oriented, bringing together technical and organisational tasks in a realistic context.
By specialising in Automation/Mechatronics or Energy, you will also develop a clear professional profile. In the Automation/Mechatronics specialisation, you will work on industrial control systems, process integration and robotics. Mechatronics combines mechanical systems with sensor technology, dynamics and automated applications. The Energy specialisation focuses on modern energy supply, energy management and building systems engineering – topics that are becoming increasingly important as a result of the energy transition and industrial transformation.
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:
In the Energy specialisation:
- Energy generation technologies
In the Mechatronics specialisation:
- CAD techniques
In the Automation specialisation:
- Fundamentals of Modelling and Simulation
Industrial Communication
Sales Techniques
Specialist Project
2 specialisation modules:
In the Energy specialisation:
- Electrical Power Systems
- Energy Economics/Energy Management
In the Mechatronics specialisation:
- Machine dynamics
- Robotics
In the Automation specialisation:
- Fundamentals of process integration, control systems, databases
- Robotics
Management processes
Specialisation module:
In the Energy specialisation:
- Lighting and Building Systems Engineering
In the Mechatronics specialisation:
- Sensors and Actuators
In the Automation specialisation:
- Sensors and Actuators
Bachelor’s thesis (final, independent academic project)
Industrial Engineering in Mittweida
In summary – Industrial Engineering in Mittweida
(180 Credits)
Semester fee 78€
Industrial companies are looking for skilled professionals who understand technical concepts, can manage projects and bridge different disciplines. This is precisely what the Industrial Engineering programme at Mittweida trains you to do. After graduating, you could work, for example, as a project engineer, an automation engineer or a technical project manager. Roles in production planning, technical development, energy management, industrial digitalisation or technical sales 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
Mechanical Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program) (B.Eng.)
in cooperation with Bildungswerkstatt Chemnitz and Siemens
Electrical Engineering – Automation (Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program) (B.Eng.)
in partnership with Siemens and BildungsWerkstatt Chemnitz
Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program in Business Engineering (B.Eng.)
in partnership with Siemens
Applied Computer Science (Degree Apprenticeship/Dual Study Program) (B.Sc.)
in partnership with Siemens
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).
