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 in-depth knowledge of technical and economic contexts as well as intercultural competencies and language skills 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. Practice-oriented projects and internships give you the opportunity to directly apply and deepen 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
- Economic Sciences, Law
- 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 “International Production Engineering and Management” (IP) degree program prepares you to work as an engineer in an international environment.
As a key industry and economic driver, the German mechanical and plant 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 larger companies in the field of production technology are internationally positioned and are urgently looking for just as internationally oriented specialists and managers who, in addition to their technical expertise, also have skills in business administration and foreign languages.
This is exactly where the IP degree program comes in and teaches knowledge of classical mechanical engineering as well as management in both German and English, in order to optimally prepare you for an international working environment.
In the course of your studies, you will learn about diverse and varied 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 study program consists of courses and study achievements in the amount 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 course of study.
The standard period of study is six semesters. The number of points required for successful completion – the organization of studies and examinations is based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System – is 180 ECTS points in the Bachelor’s program.
The study 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 study 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 visit to a partner university, taking the “International Elective Modules” in the areas of “Engineering” and “Management” 6th semester: Professional internship and Bachelor’s thesis.
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- Interest in technology and business as well as solid basic knowledge of mathematics.
- Likewise, you should have no fear of contact with school physics, especially mechanics.
- 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 studies, you will acquire in-depth knowledge in all these areas, which you will be able to use in your future professional life.
With the degree “Bachelor of Science” or “Master of Science” you can take over interesting tasks in various branches of industry, among others
- in 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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In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
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