Course records are available for a variety of modules; Academic education with a high degree of practical relevance; broad scope of economics is aimed to qualify students for work in medium-sized companies; Intensive use of new forms of teaching and learning, portfolio exams, small groups, interdisciplinary modules, work placements and study semesters abroad, optional semester, interdisciplinary content, broad focus on professional competence, methodological competence, self-competence and social skills.

The faculty has a professorship in "International Management"; in addition, an international office is operated that actively helps students coordinate their stays abroad.

South Eastern Finland UAS (Finnland), University of Cadiz (Spanien), University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (Thailand), Universidad Politéchnica de Valencia, Zheijiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) (China), Technical University of Lodz (Polen), University of Malta (Malta), Izmir Institute of Technology (Türkei), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Ungarn), Peaple's Ukrainian Academy Charkow (Ukraine)

Teaching and learning takes place in attractive or new buildings. The equipment in all seminar rooms and lecture theatres permits use of modern media (e.g. smartboards, room cameras and ceiling microphones to support hybrid teaching). Laboratories feature state-of-the-art technology, several PC pool rooms equipped with the latest hardware. Numerous study areas are available. The library has access to extensive literature, including through an online library network. Cooperation with university competence centres (including SAP).

The profile of the university is characterised by strong practical relevance as well as close collaboration with industry and other partners. Since small and medium-sized companies are often not able to operate adequate research and development facilities, the university makes a vital contribution to the development of the region by acting as a "research laboratory" for these companies. In addition, the research serves the purpose of continuously updating the curriculum and provides interesting fields of work for the students as within the framework of projects and theses.

Many students receive scholarships, a large number of which are in the "cooperative model" (scholarship linked to work in a company during the non-lecture period); Individual advice for students from the Career Centre and lecturers; Coordinated course and exam timetables for all courses of study. The department encompasses both Economics and Engineering, which promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research (example: Technology - Environment - Economy).