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 following skills distinguish industrial engineers:

• Combination of technical expertise and economic judgement
• Analysis of problems or finding solutions through integrated thinking
• Within the degree programme, the University of Siegen offers four areas of specialisation in engineering, one of which is chosen. Each of these specializations consists of three basic modules and elective modules. Furthermore, five economics specializations are offered, two of which are chosen.

Study structure

Engineering specialisation

1. – 3. semesters Compulsory modules: 2 or 3 compulsory modules from selected specialisation Compulsory elective modules: 2 or 3 elective modules from selected specialisation

Specialisation in economics

1. – 3. semesters Compulsory elective modules: 2 modules each from 2 selected specializations

Non-technical elective module, specialist laboratories, internship and master's thesis

1. – 4. semesters Compulsory elective modules: 1 non-technical specialisation module Laboratories/project work: 2 specialist laboratories (of which 1 from the selected specialisation) or 1 project work Industrial internship: Internship (6 weeks) Master's thesis with final lecture

Career prospects

Industrial engineers have special opportunities on the job market due to their skills as both an engineer and a manager. With their interdisciplinary knowledge, they solve complex tasks independently and in teams. They are able to quickly familiarize themselves with new topics and technologies and to make innovations meaningful.

Admission requirements

• The bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or vehicle construction at the University of Siegen or another, technically comparable, at least three years of study with a completed bachelor's examination or a comparable final examination with at least the grade (3.0) is required.
• In order to prove the degree program-related prior education, the previous bachelor's degree program in the thematic focuses and specializations must largely correspond to the respective bachelor's degree program of the University of Siegen in accordance with the course plan of this degree program. The course plan can be found in an annex to the subject examination regulations.
• The prerequisite for admission to the Master's programme in Mechanical Engineering is also the proof of knowledge of the English language at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or at the level of a TOEFL iBT (Internet based TOEFEL) of at least 87 or an IELTS 6.0. With a German Abitur, this requirement is already fulfilled.

Important information

A 6-week industrial internship must be completed by the end of the master's program. The details are regulated by the internship regulations.

Study organisation

Subject examination regulations and module descriptions/course plan/internship regulations

The Specialised Examination Regulations (FPO) define the basic structures of a course of study (e.g. entry requirements and content to be studied). For students, the current version of an FPO automatically applies when enrolling in the first semester. This means that even in the event of changes to the FPO during the course of your studies, the original version according to which you have registered is valid (provided that this FPO does not expire). Additional regulations and details for each module to be studied can also be found in the annexes to the subject examination regulations (e.g. requirements for taking a written examination or information on the content of the modules/events, ...).
The respective course plan represents the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects and is part of an FPO.
The Traineeship Regulations define the conditions under which mandatory or optional traineeships must be completed.

Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you at least look at the course schedule of your course of study so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies.

• Examination regulations and module descriptions
• Curriculum Vitae
• Internship regulations