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This programme is the perfect combination of technology and business. You’ll blend technical innovation with management skills to qualify for key roles in the digitalised industry. You’ll gain knowledge in flexible manufacturing techniques, customer-oriented development, and the Internet of Things. In our virtual labs, you’ll tackle practical assignments using specialised software tools. Additionally, you’ll sharpen your expertise with topics like agile project management, digital business models, and big data. You can also specialise in future areas like robotics, embedded systems, smart factories, or sustainability management—helping companies drive digital and sustainable transformations.
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B.Eng., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
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Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 170117
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
In the bachelor's programme Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, you’ll integrate technology, business, and innovation. The curriculum aligns with the qualification framework of the VWI and systematically covers mathematics, natural sciences, technology (STEM), business administration, and interdisciplinary skills. You’ll gain solid knowledge in mathematics, physics, design, and electrical engineering. Through hands-on projects—such as “Mess-, Steuer- und Regelungstechnik” or “Konstruktion mit CAD”—you’ll put your learning into action. Elective modules allow you to tailor your focus, from “Smart Factory” and embedded systems to robotics, sustainability management, automotive, or production.
Elective areas: In elective areas A, B, and C, you select two elective modules each. Elective area D: decide upfront between an internship or modules from this elective area. The internship concludes with a practical reflection. If you opt for modules, you must complete all modules in this area. Mixing an internship and elective area D is not permitted.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 5 |
| Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten für IT und Technik | 5 |
| Grundlagen der Konstruktion | 5 |
| Grundlagen der Physik | 5 |
| Projekt: Geschäftsmodellentwicklung | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Grundlagen der Mathematik | 5 |
| Objektorientierte Programmierung mit C++ | 5 |
| Buchführung und Bilanzierung | 5 |
| Marketing | 5 |
| Projekt: Konstruktion mit CAD | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elektrotechnik | 5 |
| Fertigungsverfahren Industrie 4.0 | 5 |
| Mess-, Steuer- und Regelungstechnik | 5 |
| Seminar: Aktuelle Themen der Ingenieurökologie | 5 |
| Projekt: Agiles Projektmanagement | 3 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Digitale Business-Modelle | 5 |
| Investition und Finanzierung | 5 |
| Mechanik - Kinematik und Dynamik | 5 |
| Personal und Unternehmensführung | 5 |
| Projekt: Mess-, Steuer- und Regelungstechnik | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wahlpflichtmodul A | 10 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul B | 10 |
| Projekt: Markteinführung | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wahlpflichtmodul C | 5 |
| Unternehmensplanspiel | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wahlpflichtbereich A (es sind 10 CP zu wählen) | |
| Nachhaltige Technologien | 5 |
| Nachhaltigkeit von Produktionssystemen | 5 |
| Mechatronische Systeme | 5 |
| Einführung in Datenschutz und IT-Sicherheit | 5 |
| Einführung in die Robotik | 5 |
| Einführung in die Automatisierungstechnik | 5 |
| Maschinen- und Anlagensicherheit | 5 |
| Einführung in das Internet of Things | 5 |
| Sensorik | 5 |
| Projekt: Modellierung und Simulation von Robotern | 5 |
| Projekt: Erneuerbare Energien | 5 |
| SPS-Programmierung | 5 |
| Projekt: SPS-Programmierung | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtbereich B (es sind 10 CP zu wählen) | |
| Grundlagen des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements | 5 |
| Projekt: Sozial-ökologische Transformationen und Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement | 5 |
| Nachhaltigkeit aus Konsumentenperspektive | 5 |
| Projekt: Nachhaltigkeit aus Konsumentenperspektive | 5 |
| Lean Management in der Produktion | 5 |
| Projekt: Lean Management | 5 |
| Digital Future Industry | 5 |
| Produktentwicklung 4.0 | 5 |
| Management und Logistik in der Produktion | 5 |
| Lean Management in der Produktion | 5 |
| Globale Unternehmen und Globalisierung | 5 |
| Global Sourcing | 5 |
| Ökonomie und Markt | 5 |
| Advanced Leadership I | 5 |
| Advanced Leadership II | 5 |
| Business Consulting I | 5 |
| Business Consulting II | 5 |
| Business-Controlling I | 5 |
| Business-Controlling II | 5 |
| Wirtschaftspsychologie | 5 |
| Konsumentenverhalten | 5 |
| Onlinemarketing | 5 |
| Social-Media-Marketing | 5 |
| Corporate Finance | 5 |
| Finanzmanagement | 5 |
| Nachhaltigkeits- und Qualitätsmanagement | 5 |
| Unternehmensrecht | 5 |
| Das österreichische Unternehmensrecht | 5 |
| Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung | 5 |
| Unternehmensgründung und Innovationsmanagement | 5 |
| Leadership 4.0 | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtbereich C (es sind 10 CP zu wählen) | |
| Integriertes Nachhaltigkeitsaccounting und - reporting | 5 |
| Seminar: Nachhaltiges Management | 5 |
| Angewandte Ökologie: Grundlagen | 5 |
| Projekt: Angewandte Ökologie und Klimawandel | 5 |
| Digitalisierung in der Produktion | 5 |
| Projekt: Smart Devices & Factory | 5 |
| Embedded Systems | 5 |
| Mobile Robotik | 5 |
| Supply Chain Management | 5 |
| Digitalisierung in der Produktion | 5 |
| Self-Driving Vehicles | 5 |
| Seminar: Current Topics and Trends in Self-Driving Technology | 5 |
| Seminar: Mensch-Maschinen-Interaktion | 5 |
| Smart Devices | 5 |
| Smart Mobility | 5 |
| Smart Services | 5 |
| Projekt: Smart Mobility & Services | 5 |
| Projekt: Angewandte Robotik mit Robotik-Plattformen | 5 |
| Digital- und Informationstechnik | 5 |
| Projekt: Mikrocontroller und logische Schaltungen | 5 |
| Softrobotik | 5 |
| E-Commerce I | 5 |
| E-Commerce II | 5 |
| Internationales Marketing | 5 |
| Internationales Brand Management | 5 |
| International Management | 5 |
| Einkauf, Beschaffung und Distribution | 5 |
| Unterstützende Funktionen im Unternehmen | 5 |
| Kontraktlogistik | 5 |
| Data Analytics und Big Data | 5 |
| Projektmanagement | 5 |
| Projekt: Design Thinking | 5 |
| Fremdsprache Englisch | 10 |
| Fremdsprache Spanisch | 10 |
| Fremdsprache Französisch | 10 |
| Fremdsprache Italienisch | 10 |
| Enterprise Resource Planning | 5 |
| Projekt: KI-Exzellenz mit kreativen Prompt-Techniken | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Persönlicher Elevator Pitch | 5 |
| Persönlicher Karriereplan | 5 |
| Project: AWS - Cloud Advanced | 5 |
| Project: AWS - Cloud Essentials | 5 |
| Studium Generale I | 5 |
| Studium Generale II | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D (Semester 1-6) (es sind 30 CP zu wählen) | |
| Praktikum: Ingenieurwesen | 30 |
| Interkulturelle und ethische Handlungskompetenzen | 5 |
| Kollaboratives Arbeiten | 5 |
| Praxisprojekt: Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen | 10 |
| Projekt: Hackathon | 10 |

Looking for flexible studies with a hands-on focus? No problem: at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you can deepen your knowledge in an integrated internship (30 ECTS points) related to your field. Alternatively, you can expand your expertise through practical modules (30 ECTS points). Decide in your first semester which approach suits you and your goals. If you already have work experience or gain some during your studies, this could be recognised under certain conditions, saving you time and money.
Practice project: Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
At the start, you’ll find a company to collaborate with during your project. In coordination with the company, you’ll select a specific task, such as in sustainability, smart home, or autonomous driving. You’ll apply concepts, methods, and tools learned during your studies to address your task and document your findings in a written report.
Project: Hackathon
In this module, you’ll use key methods to find practical solutions for relevant problems and present your findings to an audience. Choose a topic from areas like electromobility, robotics, data analytics, process automation, or digital business models. You’ll develop your solution using tools such as hardware (e.g. prototyping boards like Arduino) or software (e.g. technology-specific development platforms like Matlab). At the end, you’ll present your results in a project showcase.

As an expert in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, you’ll actively shape the digital and sustainable industry, taking on key cross-sector roles. After graduation, you could work as…

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As a Digital Transformation Specialist, you lead digitalisation projects and implement process automation. You design digital strategies, identify new opportunities, and support companies in enhancing efficiency, customer experience, and innovation.
As a Robotics Engineer, you design and develop automation solutions for manufacturing. You plan robotic applications, simulate and optimise processes, and implement software solutions. Your responsibilities also include setting up and managing test environments.
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If you want to take full advantage of our recognition process, make sure to submit your application before the end of your trial month. To reduce your study duration, you can submit your prior learning recognition application at any time — including during your studies. However, a fee reduction can no longer be granted after the trial month has ended.
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
With vocational or high school diploma With a general university entrance qualification (high school diploma) or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (vocational diploma: academic and practical part), you can enter our Bachelor's study programme* directly.
Graduates from Waldorf schools and vocational colleges in Baden-Württemberg must have their entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences confirmed by the relevant authority in order to be able to study in another federal state. This also applies if you want to study in a federal state other than Thuringia. Additional achievements may be required. Our student advisory team will answer any questions about this.
* For applicants with international school diplomas (e.g. IB-Diploma) or degrees earned abroad, the institution conducts an equivalence test (according to Anabin).
You can also study at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) without a high school diploma. To do so, you simply need:
A master craftsman's certificate or
Advanced professional training (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) or
At least two years of recognized vocational training in Germany, followed by at least 3 years of professional experience (full-time)*: Depending on the focus of your training and professional activity and what you want to study, you can start directly with a trial phase or prove your aptness in other ways.
*If you have completed your vocational training and professional experience within Europe, but outside of Germany, the university will carry out an equivalency assessment. EU qualifications can be accepted as equivalent if your vocational qualification is comparable to a German vocational qualification at level DQR 4.
We require proof of your German language skills from prospective foreign students for the German language study programme. You can prove this to us as follows:
TestDaF (TND3, min. 3 points in all sections, level B2)
DSH (DSH1, level B2)
Telc (Telc B2, level B2)
ÖSD (ÖSD B2, level B2)
Please note: The proof must be submitted before the start of the study programme and must not be older than five years as a rule.
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
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Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
Stefanie
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Insgesamt ein super Studium, ich bin sehr zufrieden und fühle mich rundum gut betreut und aufgehoben. Es wird sich viel Mühe um die Zufriedenheit der Studenten gegeben und auch die Dozenten sind super nett und engagiert. Man kann jederzeit Fragen klären und hat immer einen Ansprechpartner der einem weiterhilft. Ich würde jederzeit wieder an der IU studieren und kann es nur weiterempfehlen!
Posted on 22.05.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
Angewandte Psychologie (B.Sc.)
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Flexibilität im Fernstudium neben dem Beruf
Ich habe bisher sehr gute Erfahrungen im Fernstudium ‚Angewandte Psychologie‘ gemacht. Besonders gut gefällt mir die Flexibilität bei der IU, weil ich neben dem Studium zu 100 % arbeite. Ich kann selbst entscheiden, wann und wie viel ich lerne. Sehr zufrieden bin ich auch damit, dass ich keinen Druck habe, wann ich mit dem Studium fertig sein muss, und dass ich kostenlos verlängern kann. Dadurch kann ich das Studium besser mit meinem Berufsleben vereinbaren.
Posted on 20.04.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de
International Management (M.A.)
Djo
Bin ein großer Fan der IU
Ich bin ein großer Fan der IU und habe dort in letzter Zeit unglaublich viel gelernt. Die Möglichkeiten, die Studierenden geboten werden – insbesondere im Fernstudium – sind sehr vielfältig und flexibel. Dadurch macht das Lernen nicht nur Spaß, sondern lässt sich auch hervorragend in den Alltag integrieren. [...] Für mich gehört die IU zu den besten Anbietern für Fernstudiengänge in Deutschland. Ich kann sie aus voller Überzeugung jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
Posted on 03.06.2026 on fernstudiumcheck.de