Short info about the course of study

The course of study

Industrial engineers get to know both technical and economic topics from the beginning of their studies. This interdisciplinary competence enables them to understand the different ways of thinking and questions of both areas. The broad knowledge base opens up the possibility of later specialization in a variety of different areas in the area of conflict between business and technology.

At the University of Siegen, the engineering focus of industrial engineering is on mechanical engineering. During the first two years, the Bachelor's degree programme lays a broad foundation for an interdisciplinary qualification in the fields of mechanical engineering and business administration.

Career prospects

Industrial engineers have particularly good opportunities on the job market due to their skills as both an engineer and a manager. With their interdisciplinary knowledge, they form a link between business economists and engineers. They are able to quickly familiarize themselves with new topics and technologies and to make innovations meaningful.

Admission requirements

The B.Sc. Industrial engineering always begins in the winter semester. Requirements for access are the general university entrance qualification, the subject-specific university entrance qualification or the technical college entrance qualification. Applicants with a subject-specific university entrance qualification or a technical college entrance qualification must meet certain entry requirements: Information on application and enrolment

• At least 8 weeks of basic internship must be completed before the start of studies and must be completed by the end of the 3rd semester at the latest. Subject-specific semesters can be proven. Recognition is granted by the Internship Office.
• During the course of your studies, you must also prove that you have completed a specialist internship lasting at least 6 weeks.

Study structure

Mathematical basics

1. – 3. semesters Compulsory modules: Higher Mathematics I + II, Descriptive Statistics, Computer Science for Industrial Engineers

Engineering basics and engineering applications

1. – 5. semesters Compulsory modules: Technical Mechanics I, Technical Mechanics II for Industrial Engineers, Technical Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering for Industrial Engineers I + II, Construction I + II, Manufacturing Engineering, Laboratories

Subjects of economics

1. – 6. semesters Compulsory modules: Accounting and financial statements, cost and revenue accounting, investment and financing, production, marketing, private law for economists

Compulsory elective areas

3. – 6. semesters Compulsory elective modules: Specialisation in economics, mechanical engineering (at least 1 module each, a total of 3 modules) Economic deepening (micro- or macro-economics) Complementary technical foundations (labour science and non-technical subjects)

Internship and Bachelor thesis

6. semesters Internship: Internship (6 weeks) Bachelor thesis

Master programmes

• Industrial engineering