International Production Engineering and Management (IP)
International Production Engineering and Management (IP) (B.Sc.)
Would you like to start a career in the field of international production management? Then the Bachelor’s degree program International Production Engineering and Management is just right for you. Here you will acquire both the in-depth knowledge of technical and economic contexts as well as intercultural and language skills that will allow you to be successful in a globalized job market. The program will provide you with know-how in the areas of production processes, product management, supply chain management and quality management. Projects and internships with a practical focus give you the opportunity to directly apply and expand your knowledge.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 6
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen, Nuremberg
- Number of students
- 150-250
- Subject group
- Engineering sciences
- Special ways to study
- International degree program, Double degree program
- Teaching language
- German and English
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
What is the degree program about?
The Bachelor’s degree program in International Production Engineering and Management (IP) will prepare you for a career as an engineer in an international environment.
As a key industry and economic driver, the German mechanical and systems engineering sector stands for the innovative strength and technological performance of Germany as a business location. With a global trade share of approx. 20 percent, the industry is the leading supplier of machinery worldwide, ahead of the USA and Japan. Due to the high export share, all major production technology companies operate internationally and are always looking for engineers and managers with the same international perspective who, in addition to their knowledge of engineering, also have business and foreign language skills.
This is exactly where the IP degree program comes in as it enables students to gain knowledge not only of traditional mechanical engineering, but also of management in both German and English, ensuring they are well prepared for an international working environment.
During the course of your degree, you will learn about a diverse and varied range of topics, such as technical mechanics, design theory, production technology, and materials science, as well as management topics such as supply chain management and global operations strategy.
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The international bachelor’s program builds on the successful industrial engineering and mechanical engineering programs. It focuses on production engineering and management and is designed to qualify German-speaking students for the professional field of production engineering in an international environment.
The degree program consists of lectures and seminars and course of approx. 126 semester hours per week (SWS), 12 weeks of practical work experience as well as a Bachelor’s thesis of approx. 10 weeks, which must be completed during the degree program.
The standard duration of study is six semesters. The number of credits required for successful completion – the degree program and examinations are based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) – is 180 ECTS credits in the Bachelor’s program.
The degree program is divided into modules, which are assessed with ECTS points. A module is a teaching and learning unit that is continuous and self-contained. The modules conclude with a module examination during the course of study. ECTS points are only awarded for successful participation in modules, which is determined on the basis of independent, definable performance in a module examination.
The exact examination regulations can be found in the degree program and examination regulations.
Brief overview of the course of study:
1st -2nd semester:
Mathematics for engineers, technical mechanics (statics and strength of materials), technical representation (hand drawing and 3D CAD systems), basics of computer science, materials science and business administration for engineers.
3rd-4th semester:
Engineering mechanics (dynamics), fundamentals of product development with design exercise, production engineering, fundamentals of electrical engineering and advanced lectures from the field of production engineering.
5th semester:
Study stay at a partner university, taking the international elective modules in the areas of engineering and management. 6th semester: Work placement and Bachelor’s thesis.
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- Interest in technology and business as well as solid basic knowledge of mathematics.
- A fair interest in school physics, mechanics in particular, is also required.
- Good knowledge of or at least no aversion to the English language.
- Interest in how technical products work and how they can be manufactured.
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The responsibilities of a production engineer or production manager include in particular the production planning and assembly of technical products combined with economic issues such as sales, supply and purchasing structures. In the course of your degree, you will acquire in-depth knowledge in all these areas, which you will be able to use in your future professional career.
With a “Bachelor of Science” or “Master of Science” degree you can take on interesting roles in various sectors, such as
- the automotive industry,
- in environmental protection,
- in electronics production,
- in medical technology
- and many other industries.
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Double degree possible
- Partner Universities: Università degli studi di Palermo, Italy
- Contact: Oliver Kreis, Prof. Dr. Merklein
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
- Application deadline summer semester
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31.03.
- Details and notes
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The application deadline for international applicants is July 15th for the winter semester and January 15th for the summer semester.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
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