Worum geht’s?

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen ist eine Schnittstellendisziplin, die betriebs- und volkswirtschaftliche, mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche und technologische Fragestellungen verbindet. Im Bachelorstudium lernst du, technische und kaufmännische Betriebsstrukturen und -prozesse zu analysieren und zu optimieren – etwa in den klassischen unternehmerischen Funktionsbereichen Beschaffung, Produktion, Marketing, Vertrieb und Finanzen oder in Querschnittsfeldern wie Logistik, Forschung & Entwicklung oder Unternehmensführung. Eine große Rolle spielen im Studium zudem Themen wie Innovation und Transformation, Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltschutz, bspw. in den Bereichen Digitalisierung, Mobilität und Energie. Oder du vertiefst dich im Bereich Entrepreneurship und Gründung. Im ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Teil des Studiums erwirbst du Kenntnisse und Kompetenzen in Material- und Werkstoffkunde, Elektronik und Mechanik. Je nach Interessenschwerpunkten können aber auch Bauingenieurwesen, Bio- oder Chemieingenieurwesen zu deinen Bezugsdisziplinen werden. Mathematik und Informatik sind unerlässliche Grundlagenwissenschaften für das Studium. 

Program structure

During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.

Der Studienplan des Bachelorstudiengangs Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen am KIT gliedert sich in ein schwerpunktmäßig wirtschaftswissenschaftlich und methodisch ausgerichtetes Grundlagenprogramm (Semester 1-3) und ein Vertiefungsprogramm (Semester 4-6), welches dir eine individuelle Profilbildung ermöglicht.

Die im Grundlagenprogramm zu absolvierenden Fächer sind: Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL), Volkswirtschaftslehre (VWL), Informatik, Operations Research, Ingenieurwissenschaften, Mathematik, Statistik.

Im Pflichtbereich des Vertiefungsprogramms musst du jeweils ein weiteres Modul in den Fächern BWL, VWL, Informatik, Operations Research und den Ingenieurwissenschaften sowie ein Seminarmodul belegen. Im Wahlpflichtbereich entscheidest du dich für ein Modul aus den Fächern BWL oder Ingenieurwissenschaften. Ein weiteres Modul musst du in einem der folgenden Fachgebiete absolvieren: Informatik, Operations Research, BWL, VWL, Ingenieurwissenschaften, Statistik, Recht oder Soziologie.

Ausführliche Informationen zu den Inhalten der Fächer und Module findest du im Modulhandbuch.

Internship

The compulsory program of your bachelor's degree also includes an internship of at least 12 weeks. This must be commercially and/or technically oriented and you can complete it before or during your studies.

Stays abroad

In the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you have the opportunity to gain valuable international experience, for example as part of a study abroad program, where you can study at a partner university for one or two semesters without tuition fees and earn credits that can be recognized when you return to KIT.

The International Relations Office (IRO) of the KIT Department of Business and Economics will inform you about existing programmes such as Erasmus+, EPICUR and Eucor, about the department's own direct cooperations as well as the overseas exchange programmes and will support you in planning and organizing your project abroad, even if you are planning a semester abroad as a freemover or if you would prefer to complete an internship abroad.

Another important point of contact if you are planning a stay abroad is the KIT International Students Office, which offers further programs centrally for all KIT students.

In the master's program, you have the opportunity to complete a German-French double degree.

Bachelorarbeit

Zum Abschluss deines Studiums fertigst du eine Bachelorarbeit an, mit der du zeigst, dass du eine Problemstellung im Bereich Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen selbstständig und nach wissenschaftlichen Methoden bearbeiten kannst. Der Umfang der Bachelorarbeit entspricht 15 LP. In der Regel schreibst du die Bachelorarbeit auf Deutsch. Auf Antrag kann sie jedoch auch in einer anderen Sprache verfasst werden. Die maximale Bearbeitungsdauer beträgt sechs Monate. 

Einblicke und Kontakte in die Arbeitswelt erhältst du durch deine Teilnahme an Vorträgen und Workshops mit Referentinnen und Referenten aus der Wirtschaft. Ebenso hast du die Möglichkeit, deine Abschlussarbeit in einem Unternehmen zu schreiben. Berufsperspektiven eröffnen sich dir dadurch als Fach- und Führungskraft überall dort in Industrie, Dienstleistung und öffentlicher Verwaltung, wo wirtschaftliche und technische Fragestellungen zusammentreffen, sei es an den Schnittstellen von Projekt- und Produktionsmanagement, Personalwesen und Informatik oder Marketing und Logistik. Alternativ kannst du dich nach Abschluss deines Bachelorstudiums auch für ein Masterstudium entscheiden.

Besonderheiten von Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen B.Sc. am KIT

• Verankerung des Studiengangs an der KIT-Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften
• individuelle Studienplangestaltung
• freie Fachrichtungswahl in den ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Fächern ab Semerster 4
• hoher Informatik-Anteil
• Praxisbezug durch Module wie dem Teamprojekt „Wirtschaft & Technologie“
• fakultätsinternes International Relations Office zur Unterstützung von Auslandsaufenthalten
• Möglichkeit eines deutsch-französischen Doppelabschlusses im Rahmen des Masterstudiums (Bewerbung erfolgt bereits im Bachelorstudium)
• Brückenkurse und semesterbegleitende Kurse am MINT-Kolleg
• Partnernetzwerk mit Unternehmen für Firmenkontakte und freiwillige Praktika während des Studiums
• KIT-Gründerschmiede

What KIT has to offer

• central campus close to the city forest and right next to the city center
  
• orientation week before the start of lectures
  
• 24-hour library offering single and group working places
  
• wide range of inexpensive catering options (dining hall, cafeteria, Koeri and Pizzawerk)
  
• numerous interdisciplinary offers for personal and professional development, e.g. Lernlabor, Schreiblabor and Perspektivenlabor
  
• study abroad, e.g. via Erasmus
  
• excellent university sports facilities with a large selection of sports
  
• comprehensive cultural offerings with university orchestras, choirs and theater groups
  
• extensive support for career entry and self-employment
  
• Lernraum app
  
• internationally oriented degree programs and diverse exchange programs
  
• modern laboratories and practical teaching methods
  
• diverse student initiatives, clubs and opportunities to actively participate in campus life
  
• stay in touch after graduation via the alumni network

Higher education entrance qualification (HZB)

Germans and persons of equal status to Germans (i.e. EU/EEA nationals and non-EU/EEA nationals with a German higher education entrance qualification) are entitled to study at KIT if they have one of the following qualifications:

1. General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
2. (relevant) subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification (not Fachhochschulreife)
3. Delta examination of the University of Mannheim (for holders of a Fachhochschulreife)
4. recognized advanced vocational training (e.g. master craftsperson) or vocational training, professional experience and aptitude test for those with professional qualifications

For further options, see §58 of the "Landeshochschulgesetz" (State Higher Education Act).

Please note: German nationals with a foreign school-leaving qualification must have the relevant "Regierungspräsidium" (regional authority) certify that their qualification is equivalent to the German Abitur.

For non-EU/EEA nationals with a foreign school-leaving certificate (hereinafter also referred to simply as non-EU/EEA nationals), the school-leaving certificate from some countries is recognized as a direct university entrance qualification in Germany. In many cases, however, in addition to the school-leaving certificate, a university entrance examination and/or a successful year of study in the home country and/or the "Feststellungsprüfung" must be proven with valid documents in order to be allowed to study a bachelor's degree in Germany. You can find the country-specific regulations in the DAAD admissions database or on the Anabin website (in German only) of the "Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen" (Central Office for Foreign Education). Further information is available from the International Students Office.

Language requirements and certificates

For the bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you need sufficient knowledge of the German language, which corresponds to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Important: you must provide proof of the required language skills regardless of your citizenship and by the end of the enrollment period at the latest, but preferably at the time of application.

In what form do I have to provide the language certificates? Please read the following chapters on this website carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact

• Students Office if you are applying as a German, German national or a person with German equivalent status
• the International Students Office if you are a non-EU national

Proof of sufficient German language skills

As proof of your German language skills, your higher education or master's entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, university degree or a professional qualification that entitles you to study) is sufficient if you have acquired it at a German-speaking institution with German as the language of instruction.

In concrete terms, this means that you do not have to submit additional proof of German if you

• have obtained your Abitur at a German-speaking school in Germany or abroad,
• are a graduate of a bilingual secondary school in Germany or abroad and have passed a bilingual German examination, such as the AbiBac or the Gemischtsprachiges International Baccalaureat (GIB) or
• you graduated from a foreign school, but there is another official agreement with the respective country regarding the recognition of your school-leaving certificate or language certificate as proof of language proficiency for university studies in Germany.

A complete list of foreign school-leaving qualifications and language certificates that are recognized as proof of sufficient German language skills can be found on the website of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Laender (KMK) in the Federal Republic of Germany.

If you have already completed a German-language degree at a German university, this can also count as proof of German language proficiency - but only if the diploma supplement, transcript of records or degree certificate clearly states that German was the sole language of instruction and examination.

If, on the other hand, you did not obtain your higher education or master's entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution with German as the language of instruction, you must provide proof of German language proficiency at least at DSH-2 level. This corresponds to CEFR level C1.

Only the following certificates are accepted in accordance with the KIT admission and enrollment regulations:

• passed German section of the Feststellungspruefung (assessment test)
• passed German language test for university admission (DSH) with overall result DSH-2
• passed Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) with level 4 in all four parts of the exam
• German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs - second level (DSD II)
• Goethe certificate C1 or higher
• passed telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule exam
• Austrian Language Diploma C1 or higher

Note: The above-mentioned tests are accepted as proof of language proficiency for an unlimited period of time, even if the provider specifies an expiration date.

What if I cannot provide suitable C1 proof of German at the time of application?

If you are unable to provide any of the C1 certificates listed above demonstrating your German language skills by the application deadline, you may still be admitted if you can provisionally demonstrate at least B1 language proficiency. Proof of B1 level is provided by a recognized language certificate or other certification from a language or other educational institution that clearly shows that B1 level has been achieved.

But please don't forget: you still have to submit the C1 certificate by the end of your enrollment period at the latest, which is stated in your admission letter.

Therefore, check early on whether you can provide the necessary language certificates by the deadline and, if necessary, plan to take a recognized language test.

In justified cases, you can apply for an extension of the enrollment deadline to provide proof of your language skills, but this extensvion can only be granted up to the day before the start of the lecture period. Please contact the Student Office or the International Students Office - depending on who is named as your point of contact in your letter of admission.

Additional necessary requirements for enrollment

For Germans and those with German equivalent status, an additional necessary requirement for enrollment is proof of participation in a study orientation test (e.g. www.was-studiere-ich.de) or a study orientation consultation in accordance with §7 of the "Landeshochschulgesetz" (State Higher Education Act), e.g. by the Student Advisory Service (ZSB) of KIT. Non-EU/EEA nationals do not have to provide this proof.

Selection procedure for German and German-equivalent applicants

There are 505 study places available. After deducting the preliminary quotas for hardship cases (5%), foreigners (10%) and second degree applicants (2%), 10% of the study places are allocated to the applicants with the longest waiting time. 90% of study places are allocated via a selection procedure.

The selection procedure is mainly based on your academic performance. These and other achievements are used to determine a ranking according to points:

1. sum of the points in the Abitur certificate divided by 56 or 60
   max. 15 points
2. arithmetic mean (sum of all points divided by the number of courses) of the upper school courses:
   • German (weighting 1)
   • Mathematics (weighting 2-fold)
   • top-graded, continued (modern) foreign language (weighting 1)
   max. 15 points
3. other achievements (completed relevant vocational training, relevant professional practice, special training, practical activities, extracurricular achievements and qualifications)
   max. 15 points

value 1 + value 2 + value 3 = max. 45 points in total

Detailed information on the selection procedure can be found in the statutes for the university's own selection procedure for the degree program.

The results of the selection procedures of previous years can be found in the "Zulassungsergebnisse" brochure ( only available in German).

Selection procedure for applicants from non-EU/EEA countries

Please note that a different selection procedure applies for third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA). This selection procedure is based on the higher education entrance qualification. The higher education entrance qualification can be based on academic achievements in school, any previous academic achievements at universities and/or the "Feststellungsprüfung".

• all year round Information events of the Student Advisory Service (ZSB) on your desired degree programs, application and admission as well as starting your studies
• Try out KIT - clarify your interests and support your study decision by taking advantage of the diverse summer offers or participating in taster lectures.
• Campus Day: experience the campus live (together with your family) in spring and make your first personal contacts with the departments and their students
• Studieninformationstag: visit KIT on the state-wide study information day in November and experience the lecture hall feeling for the first time
• topMINT: you don't know yet what you want to study and need to bridge the summer? Take advantage of our orientation semester before you start your studies.
• Use our central online portal studienstart.kit.edu with all the important information and services you need to prepare for your studies and your first semester at KIT. Be it preparatory courses, study-related courses or mentoring programs.
• Orientation phase before the start of lectures - from students for students to get to know KIT, your fellow students and your student council. You will receive specific information on this when you enrol.
• You will be welcomed by KIT with a colorful supporting program at the welcome event for first semester students. You will receive the invitation after your enrollment.

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• KIT-Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften
• Fachstudienberatung
• Prüfungsausschuss
• Informationen zum Auslandsstudium
• Fachschaft Wirtschaftswissenschaften

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