The degree course teaches interdisciplinary content: 60% technology in the field of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 40% Economics, subject-specific language portion including a fixed semester abroad, foreign language teaching portions and two foreign languages are part of the curriculum. The knowledge of the basics and practical content typical of the field is conveyed in lectures, seminars and internships. Excursions, practice semesters, simulation game as well as presentations and final reports round off the course in a practice-oriented way and in an international context. On-site Master’s programme available.

Collaborations/contacts with numerous international universities that are chosen by students and arranged via the International Office. A Coordinator and individual professors help with arranging places abroad and have active contacts in EU/non-EU countries (e.g. China). International Office events. Approximately 10% of the curriculum is learning a language; 5th semester completely in English or practice semester/semester abroad with a proportionate amount of courses taught in English. This makes it easier to access internationally active companies/occupational fields

Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Niederlande; Universidad del País Vasco, Spanien; Vancouver Island University, Kanada; University of Nicosia, Zypern; Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Finnland; Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Peru; Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spanien; Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finnland; Izmir University of Economics, Türkei; Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Niederlande

The technical equipment in the laboratories, computer, practical and seminar rooms, which can be used in the IBS curriculum, is outstanding and state-of-the-art. Students mainly use the laboratories for Manufacturing, Production, Process and Plant Engineering. In the required elective subjects or in the project there is the option of gaining experience in one of the other Faculty laboratories that is suitable to the subject. Simulation games, practical application of ERP/SAP systems.

Sustainable technologies + processes: Our sustainable, application-oriented research includes energy technology (wind energy, offshore, energy efficiency, Power2X, photovoltaics), biotechnology, mobility and logistics. We develop technologies (spectroscopy, 3D printing) to optimise processes through simulation and measurement technology. Industrial Informatics: Projects on: Development of cyber-physical systems, edge computing, formal verification and sensor technology for the development of energy-efficient systems (from specification to modelling to the introduction of IT systems).

The Central Office for Knowledge and Research Transfer provides general information and information on funding options. Opportunity to participate in the seminar on business start-ups with external lecturers. Special courses on the topic by the internal Centre for Knowledge and Technology Transfer (including Centre for Continuing Education) and the “Meercommunity” (www.meercommunity.de) . Regional networking with the city of Emden (Start-up Centre, or “Zukunft Emden” (Future Emden)) and with the “Ems-Achse” (Ems Axis) on the topic. The Career Service Centre offers excursions to or video chats with relevant companies.

Despite the inter-disciplinary nature of the course, the higher education institution in Emden offers a convenient location on an attractive campus. There are course-specific activities (excursions, presentations) that create a real sense of group membership. The compulsory semester abroad, teaching of two foreign languages and foreign language components contribute to the students' personal development and represent a positive experience for applications. Numerous university activities in interdisciplinary projects, international matters and sustainability are well received.