Business Administration & Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, B.Sc.

 

Business administration and engineering is a contemporary type of engineering and currently combines classical mechanical engineering with economic theories and models.  By studying Business Administration and Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.), students acquire both engineering and economic skills.  This interdisciplinary education enables students to be active in both technical and economic and interdisciplinary fields.  They are predestined for work in the cross-section between technology and economics.

Students first complete basic studies, lasting four semesters.  Then students pick a technical specialization from five available options.  Within this specialization, students can determine their individual focus from further under-specializations and electives.  The variety of possible focuses, unique throughout Germany, enables students to prepare themselves precisely for the demands in the career.

Characteristics of the Aachen Course of Study
In comparison to other universities and higher education institutions in Germany, a clear focus is placed on training students in technical fundamentals in the Business Administration and Engineering: Mechanical Engineeringg course of study at RWTH Aachen. This is supplemented through economic and integrative content (soft skills), creating a broadly constructed education.

 

Degree Content

Students start by completing four semester long, general foundational studies. 

Mandatory modules in this first phase (Numbers in parantheses represent the number of modules.):
Mathematic-Scientific Basics (4), Engineering Basics (14), Engineering Elective (3-4), Economics Basics (12) and Integration Section (2).

Students then choose one of five general technical specializations in the fifth semester. Within these career fields, students can determine their individual focus from further sub-specializations and an elective catalogue in the fifth and sixth semesters. Students can choose from the following career fields:

• Production Technology
• Construction Technology
• Energy and Process Engineering
• Plastic and Textile Technology
• Traffic Engineering

In the seventh semester, students complete the mandatory internship and Bachelor thesis. The mandatory internship consists of industrial placements in accordance with the internship guidelines.

Course of Study Structure (simplified)

Semester	Basics, scientific and engineering	Basics, business and economics	Career Field
1	Mathematics I, Mechanics I, Physics	Decision Making, Internal Accounting and Bookkeeping
2	Mathematics II, Mechanics II, Thermodynamics I, Machine Design I, Introduction to CAD, Quality and Project Management	Introduction to Business Administration
3	Mathematics III, Mechanics III, Machine Design II, Thermodynamics II	Production and Logistics, Microeconomics
4	Machine Design III, Computer Science in Mechanical Engineering, Statistics	Macroeconomics I, Quantitative Methods, Sales and Purchasing
5	Materials Science I, Control Engineering, Investment and Finance	Investment and Finance, Introduction to Emperical Economic Research	Career Field Module
6	Materials Science II, Introduction to Labor Science	Management and Human Resources, Basics of Private Law	Career Field Module
7	Internship (14 weeks) and Bachelor's thesis (10 weeks)

An overview of the degree content is available in the course of study layout.

Stays Abroad
Study abroad, within the framework of exchange programs and numerous collaborations with universities around the world, are possible.  However they are not required and should be planned early on (1 year in advance) through consulation with departmental and study abroad advising. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offers its students numeroous academic and practice opportunities in Europe and abroad. Set programs include the ERASMUS program, T.I.M.E. double master's program, or the Tshingua Double Degree Program. Get more information on the faculty's webpage "International“! The Moveonline Exchanges database is helpful if you want an overview of all RWTH Aachen exchange programs.

 

Prerequisites

Personal Prerequisites
The course of study is suited for perspective students who are interested in the cross-section of economics and technology.  Interest in technical-mathematic matters is also important. In the event that you wish to refresh or supplement the math you learned in school, RWTH Aachen offers a bridge course in math.  You can find this course and recommended courses - e.g. in chemistry, CAD, and computer science - in our bridge course catalog.

Enrollment Prerequisite
You must submit proof of the following at the time of enrollment (not when applying):

1. Pre-internship
Six-week pre-internship in accordance with the internship guidelines in the appendix of the exam regulations. Detailed information is available from the   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Internship Office. There you can find out what to do if you cannot fulfill the internship requirement. 

2. Two Self Assessments

RWTH "Mechanical Engineering" Self Assessment

RWTH "Economics" Self Assessment

 

Master's Degree Prospects

After successfully completing studies, it is possible to complete studies at RWTH Aachen in a further Master course of study in Business Administration and Engineering: Mechanical Engineering or in Mechanical Engineering. 

 

Career Prospects

An occupational activity is possible in both engineering and economic career fields.  Integrative and interdisciplinary work is excellently suited for graduates from this course of study. 

 

Examination Regulations

Exam regulations regulate academic goals, the course of study layout, and exam procedures.  The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.

 

Faculty

The Bachelor course of study Business Administration and Engineering: Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. is offered by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with the School of Business and Economics.