Automotive Technology – Industrial Engineering
At a glance
Academic degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Form of study
Full-time
Standard period of study
7 semesters (incl. practical semester), 210 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Winter and summer semester (October 01 and March 15 respectively)
Admission requirements
University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate
Orientation semester
Individual modules can be taken as part of an orientation semester
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Studying with a practice partner
Possible as a combined study program (PraxisPlus) or study program with in-depth practical experience (PraxisPlus)
Accreditation
accredited by ACQUIN
Registration
02.05. – 30.09. (winter semester)
15.11 – 14.03 (summer semester)
Profile of the degree program
Would you like to support a vehicle or mobility service technically and economically from the initial idea to delivery to the customer? The Industrial Engineering and Management branch of the Automotive Technology degree course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and methods from the fields of economics, engineering and vehicle technology.
We are rethinking mobility.
You will be a true all-rounder and work in areas such as product development, management, marketing, logistics and production management at vehicle manufacturers and suppliers or mobility service providers. For sustainable mobility, you will also deal with the development and implementation of new, intelligent business models in the field of mobility, e.g. sharing services. You will work on mobility concepts of the future and be at the interface between technology and business.
What we value
Projects
The course is strongly practice- and project-oriented and therefore specifically geared towards the requirements of professional practice. You will work on the vehicle from the very first semester and work on several projects during the course of your studies, either alone or as part of a team. In addition, you will complete various internships in modern laboratories and workshops alongside your lectures. There are also specific projects with partners from industry, which create valuable contacts for starting your career. The strong practical and project focus of the degree program promotes your skills in project and process management as well as your teamwork and communication skills, optimally preparing you for the demands of the modern working world.
CAT-Racing
Students at the university design their own racing car to compete against teams from other universities in the “Formula Student” competition on international race tracks.
CAT-Racing always achieves top placings. You too can become part of the team, prepare for your future career and, above all, have a lot of fun. Further information at www.cat-racing.de
Study internationally
Coburg University of applied sciences and arts maintains relationships with numerous foreign partner universities. Students have the opportunity to spend a study or practical semester abroad. It is also possible to obtain a double degree in the Bachelor of Automotive Technology. This means that students obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Coburg University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree from our partner university Tongji University (China). Further information can be found at: Study abroad
Course content and schedule
1st study section (basics)
You will learn the following basics in the first three theoretical semesters of the Industrial Engineering and Management major in the Automotive Technology course:
- Business administration
- Automotive engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Computer science and programming
- Project management
2nd study stage (specialization)
The second stage of your studies begins in the fourth semester. You can either complete your internship semester straight away or wait until the sixth semester. This allows you to design your course of study individually. You can also complete your internship semester abroad.
In the two theoretical semesters of the second stage of the course (e.g. 4th and 5th semester or 5th and 6th semester) you will deepen your knowledge in your specific field of study. Contents are for example:
- Management & Leadership
- Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
- Marketing and Sales
- Forms of mobility and mobility services
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Product development in the automotive industry
By choosing various compulsory elective modules, you can further shape your studies to a large extent according to your wishes. You can choose from the following subjects, for example:
- Specialization in automotive engineering
- Automotive industry
- Project management
- Procurement management
- Battery and hydrogen technology
The independent Bachelor’s thesis on site or in industry is integrated into the 7th semester.
Practice during studies
Basic internship
Before the start of the practical semester, i.e. before your studies or during the first semester break, you will complete a 6-week basic internship in a company and gain your first practical insights into the automotive industry. The basic internship can be waived in full or in part upon application, for example if you have a degree from a technical college or relevant vocational training. You can find more information in our information sheet on the basic internship. If you have any questions, please contact the relevant internship officer.
Practical semester
You can complete the practical semester in either the fourth or sixth semester. It comprises a continuous period of 20 weeks in a company. Here you can put your skills to the test in industry on an interesting project and make valuable contacts for your career.
You will also attend practical courses.
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
Studying with in-depth practice (PraxisPLUS)
A degree course with in-depth practical experience (PraxisPLUS) offers the opportunity to gain up to 50 percent more practical experience during the course of your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution. Students can apply their knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance their studies.
Cooperative study program (PraxisPLUS)
In the combined study program (PraxisPLUS), you combine the Bachelor’s degree with a suitable vocational training, for example a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology with training as an automotive mechatronics technician.
This variant usually takes one year longer than the regular course of study, as you spend the first year exclusively in the training company and at the vocational school; you only start studying in the second year. From then on, you will spend the lecture period at the university and the lecture-free period as well as the practical semester in your training company. After 2.5 to 3 years, you will take the final examination for your apprenticeship, but will continue to work for your practice partner. You will also agree the topic of your Bachelor’s thesis with them. After 4.5 to 5 years, you will have a vocational training qualification and a Bachelor’s degree.
Job & Career
Well-trained engineers are in demand worldwide. The automotive industry is a key sector with a high level of innovation. With your degree, you will be a true all-rounder at a vehicle manufacturer, supplier or mobility service provider thanks to your technical and business management skills. You can work along the entire value chain, i.e. from product development, production and logistics to sales and after sales. You are a specialist at the interface where technical knowledge and commercial skills need to be coordinated and can therefore quickly take on tasks in project management, management or business consulting.
Do another master's degree!
After successfully completing their Bachelor’s degree, good graduates have the opportunity to gain further qualifications with a Master’s degree. Coburg University of applied sciences and arts offers Master’s degree courses in Autonomous Driving, Additive Manufacturing & Lightweight Design and Development and Management in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering as well as other technical courses.
You can also find an overview of which Master’s degree programs you can combine with your Bachelor’s degree here.
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Curriculum and examination regulations
The module plan provides an overview of the structure of the degree program.
The module handbook provides information on the content of the individual modules. The study and examination regulations form the legal basis of the degree program. Questions about the content of the degree course will be answered by the course advisor Prof. Dr. Matthias Geuß.
Student ambassador
I’m Laurena and I’m a student ambassador for the Automotive Technology degree program. As I study at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts, I can answer your questions directly. So if you want to know what the course is all about or what it’s like to live in Coburg, just send me an e-mail: laurena.kempf@stud.hs-coburg.de.
