Industrial Engineering - Sustainable Production and Business (SPB) - BSc

Combining Business, Technology, and Sustainability

In the Bachelor of Science program in Industrial Engineering – Sustainable Production and Business, you will learn how to integrate economic, technical, and environmental requirements for business success.

Practical
Study at the intersection of technology and business administration
Sustainable
Always keeping "sustainability" in focus – from product idea to manufacturing and business development
International
Prepare for a global work environment with English-taught modules and a semester abroad

Further features:

You will receive an interdisciplinary education with a focus on production as well as sustainable product and business development.
Your studies combine lectures, project work, lab sessions, and simulations. A practical semester is integrated. The faculty and instructors maintain close ties with industry and bring this practical experience into the program.
English-language lectures and a semester abroad at one of our many international partner universities around the world are integral parts of the program and prepare you for a global working environment.
During your studies, you will go through and manage a complete product development and implementation process – right through to product marketing or your own spin-off.
You will plan and implement your product idea in small teams. Our lecturers will guide and support you throughout the process. Even in lecture halls, we maintain small group sizes and ensure a good student-to-faculty ratio.
In addition to technical knowledge, social and language skills are also taught – both are essential for coordinating complex production processes and realizing a business idea.

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Key data

All the facts and figures for your degree program at a glance

Duration of study

7 semesters
(incl. 1 practical semester and 1 semester abroad)

Study places

No admission restriction (winter semester)
No admission restrictions (summer semester)

Start of studies

Mid-March in the summer semester
Beginning of October in the winter semester

Teaching language

German and English (70/30)

Admission requirements

(Fach-)Abitur, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or
equivalent previous education according to the Berufs-HZVO

Costs

167.30 € for regular students
97,30 € for exchange students

All key data

Duration of study

7 semesters (incl. 1 practical semester and 1 semester abroad)

Place of study

Reutlingen and location of the partner university

Start of studies

Mid-March in the summer semester

Early October in the winter semester

Application deadline

Winter semester: July 15 (deadline for applications via Hochschulstart; direct applications to Reutlingen University are possible until August 31)

Summer semester: January 15 (applications via Hochschulstart; direct applications to Reutlingen University are possible until February 28/29)

Study places

No admission restrictions (winter semester)

No admission restrictions (summer semester)

Admission requirements

General or subject-specific university entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification, or another equivalent domestic or foreign higher education entrance qualification
International applicants with a university entrance qualification obtained abroad must submit their certificate to the Studienkolleg Konstanz for evaluation and conversion before applying. Please observe the deadlines of the Studienkolleg Konstanz.
International applicants with a university entrance qualification obtained abroad must provide proof of their German language skills (e.g. TestDaF 14 or DSH 2).

German applicants or those with equivalent status can earn bonus points and thereby increase their chances of being admitted by the following means:

Proof of completed vocational training in a professionally relevant field or of practical experience that demonstrates subject-specific aptitude. A list of qualifying vocational trainings can be found in the appendix to the selection statutes.
This bonus system can improve your final grade and thus enhance your chances of securing a study place.

Language of instruction

German and English (approx. 70/30)

Foreign languages

English

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

ECTS

210

Costs

Semester fee: €167.30 for regular students and €97.30 for exchange students

For students from non-EU countries, the State of Baden-Württemberg charges a fee of €1,500 per semester.

Admission requirements

Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Fachhochschulreife or other equivalent higher education entrance qualification
You can improve your entrance grade with: Proof of particular qualifications (relevant vocational training or work experience)
Very good proficiency in English
Foreign applicants with a university entrance qualification acquired abroad must submit their certificate in good time before their application to the Studienkolleg Konstanz for approval and conversion. Please note the deadlines of the Studienkolleg Konstanz. Further, with their application they must provide proof of their German language skills.

Using and Managing Resources Sustainably

The focus of the program is on the sustainable design of internal processes, such as product development and manufacturing, organization, and the steps involved in starting a business.

Structure and content

The degree program addresses, among other things, the following questions:

How can the use of resources and energy, as well as the design of the production environment, be made as sustainable as possible?
How does an idea become a product?
What production technology, manufacturing structure, and work organization does a company need to achieve its goals?
What steps are necessary from the product idea to organizing prototype production, all the way to marketing and founding a company?
How can processes be optimized through digitalization, and which digital tools can be used in production design?
Are environmentally and climate-friendly technologies being used?
Are social and health-related aspects taken into account in production and business operations?

Study structure

After two foundation semesters and one specialization semester, you will apply and demonstrate your acquired knowledge and skills during a practical semester.

In the following semester abroad, you will study at one of our international partner universities. This is followed by another specialization semester at our faculty in Reutlingen. In the final 7th semester, you will write your thesis in cooperation with a company.

Questions?

Your personal student advisor will be happy to help you!

Frauke Greiner M.A.

+49 7121/271-3066

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Your application process

1.

Read the admission requirements carefully.

2.

Read the admission conditions carefully.

3.

Accept your study place (matriculation).

How the online application works

Step 1: Register at hochschulstart.de, retrieve your applicant ID (BID) and applicant authentication number (BAN), and select your desired degree program at Reutlingen University.

Step 2: Register on Reutlingen University's application portal and apply for your chosen degree program:

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You may submit up to twelve applications, with a maximum of three to Reutlingen University. If you activate email notifications, you will be kept informed about the status of your application.

Step 3: Decide which of your preferred degree programs you would most like to pursue and set your priority on hochschulstart.de. Once an admission offer is made, lower-priority applications may be withdrawn from the process. Therefore, if Reutlingen University is your top choice, be sure to place it as your first priority.

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And after graduation?

As a graduate of this program, you will have in-depth expertise as well as strong language and social skills. In short: everything you need for challenging roles in a global work environment.

Your qualification profile

As an industrial engineer for sustainable production and business, you will have in-depth knowledge enabling you to control and optimize the entire production and distribution chain, including resource procurement, financial planning, market analysis, and sales strategy.

For many industries

Whether in the automotive (supplier) industry, electrical industry, mechanical and plant engineering, consulting, or educational and research institutions—as an industrial engineer for sustainable production and business, your knowledge and skills are in demand everywhere.

Possible business areas

With the ability to familiarize themselves with a wide range of problems and integrate technical and business perspectives, our graduates find a broad spectrum of employment opportunities in almost all areas of business.