Business Administration and Engineering, specialising in Chemistry
Location
Kaiserslautern
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Area of study
Business Studies and Economics
Standard period of study
6 Semester
Main instruction language
German, English
Time required
full-time
Modes of study
Face-to-Face studies
Admission semester
Winter semester
Credit points
180 ECTS
Admission restriction
no
Aptitude test
no
Application period
Dates
Content

We place special emphasis on giving you the necessary "tools" for your academic career. Everything starts with the "scientific basics and methods". We start with mathematics and statistics, which provide you with a solid foundation for many subjects in business administration, economics and chemistry. Don't worry, we will help you master these subjects, which are often perceived as difficult, and teach you the joy of applying them to the world of business. But that's not all, because we also want to introduce you to the fascinating world of Data Science. Here you will learn how to extract valuable information from extensive amounts of data and derive practical recommendations for action for company management. With this knowledge, you will be able to master real challenges in the business world and develop innovative solutions.

To make your education holistic, we will also train you in the areas of scientific theory and soft skills. These skills are invaluable for your personal development and future career. Not only will you be well prepared professionally, but you will also be trained to become critical thinkers and empathetic team players.

The teaching of the fundamentals of business administration and economics through varied lectures, practical exercises and personal tutorials in the fundamentals of economics. Three important areas of business administration are covered:

Business Administration I: Accounting & Finance: Here you will learn the basics of cost and revenue accounting as well as financial reporting. Investment and financial accounting are also on the programme.

Business Administration II: Management: This area gives you an introduction to the management of companies. You will become familiar with topics such as organisation, strategy, marketing, human resources management and digital transformation.

Business Administration III: Intelligence, Logistics & Operations: This part is more mathematically and methodically oriented and includes an introduction to production control procedures, logistics, operations research and business informatics.

The two foundation modules in economics offer you a fascinating insight into how the economy works at different levels. In microeconomics, you'll get an overview of the structure of markets and how prices for goods are formed. You also learn how decisions are made by companies regarding their market entry and how this affects the overall economic welfare. Macroeconomics, on the other hand, teaches you the basics of national accounts. Here you learn how macroeconomic variables such as employment (unemployment) and inflation are determined. In addition, macroeconomic development patterns such as economic activity and growth are analysed.

Civil and company law form an important basis for entrepreneurial decisions. Here you will become familiar with the legal aspects that are of great importance for companies.

These exciting modules will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of business issues and prepare you to make informed decisions in the business world. The knowledge you acquire will help you to master the complex challenges of the business world and become successful entrepreneurs or experts in the field of economics.

Building on this, you have the opportunity to choose your three specialisations from four exciting profile areas - this means you can shape your studies entirely according to your interests! And within these areas, you have even more options to choose from in order to deepen your knowledge of the topics that fascinate you the most.

Take a look at the profile areas we offer that build on the basics:

- Accounting & Finance
- Management, Intelligence
- Intelligence, Logistics & Operations
- Economics and Sustainability

In each of these profile areas you will find versatile modules that will help you to deepen the basics and expand your knowledge. You can expect interesting content that will enrich your academic path. Starting in the winter semester 2024/25, a fifth profile area, "Data Analytics", will be available for selection.

It will be particularly exciting in one of the profile areas, because here you will complete a seminar in which you write a paper and give a presentation. This is a great opportunity to apply and reflect on your knowledge in a practical way.
The technical part of the degree programme teaches you the basics of chemistry. You acquire a sound understanding of the chemical principles and concepts that play a decisive role in various technical applications. Organic chemistry lectures highlight the properties, structures and reactions of carbon compounds, while inorganic chemistry lectures explore the fascinating world of inorganic compounds and elements.

In the courses on analytical chemistry, you learn precise methods and techniques for the identification and quantification of substances, an essential tool for later laboratory work. The lectures in physical chemistry deepen your understanding of the physical properties of chemical systems and the mechanisms behind chemical reactions. In addition, the training in biochemistry and experimental chemistry offers insights into the biochemical processes and modern experimental techniques that are of great importance in the life sciences and research. Special attention is paid to technical chemistry. Here you will learn how chemical processes and reactions can be transferred into technical procedures and industrial applications. These courses show you how the theory and principles of chemistry are applied in practice to develop innovative solutions for technical challenges.
In addition to the lectures, practical courses are also an important part of the technical part of the degree programme. Here, students have the opportunity to apply their learned knowledge in real laboratory environments and conduct their own experiments.

In addition to the seminar paper, you will write two other academic papers, the study project and the Bachelor's thesis. The study project allows you to apply the theoretical knowledge from the lectures in real projects. This enables you to test and deepen your skills and knowledge in a concrete context. The study project is usually carried out in teamwork. Your Bachelor's thesis then shows whether you have learned to work scientifically. The Bachelor's thesis is written during the last semester of the degree programme. You have to present and defend your Bachelor's thesis in a colloquium. Either you write your study project in the field of chemistry and the Bachelor's thesis in the field of economics or vice versa.

Curriculum

In addition to the compulsory modules/lectures, the course of study includes participation in a seminar. In addition to the seminar paper, you will write two further academic papers, the study project and the Bachelor's thesis. The study project allows you to apply the theoretical knowledge from the lectures in real projects. This enables you to test and deepen your skills and knowledge in a concrete context. The study project is usually carried out in teamwork. Your Bachelor's thesis then shows whether you have learned to work scientifically. The Bachelor's thesis is written during the last semester of the degree programme. You have to present and defend your Bachelor's thesis in a colloquium. Either you write your study project in the field of chemistry and the Bachelor's thesis in the field of economics or vice versa.

A Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering with a specialisation in chemistry opens many doors for you in the working world. You will be able to combine your technical skills in chemistry with business know-how. Some examples of where you can contribute:

Process optimisation: You can look forward to analysing and improving processes and workflows in the chemical industry. Your skills will help to increase efficiency, reduce costs and use resources more wisely.

Project management: As an industrial engineer, you will accompany projects from planning to implementation. You organise and coordinate to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Logistics and supply chain management: Optimising the supply chain to deliver products on time and efficiently will be part of your craft.

Business Analysis: You'll analyse data, perform profitability analysis and support business decisions.

Regulatory Compliance: You will ensure that all processes and products comply with regulations.

Master's programme: Industrial Engineering and Management, specialising in Chemistry
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Our four-semester Master's programme in Industrial Engineering and Management builds on the skills acquired in the Bachelor's programme and aims to further develop and expand your ability to act. We want to prepare you to take on challenging tasks in companies and to fully utilise your professional potential.

During the Master's programme you will deepen your knowledge in a scientific and application-oriented way. It is important to us that you receive a sound education in your chosen area of specialisation and are optimally prepared for both professional practice and academic activities.

Our goal is to successfully launch you as a graduate into the world of business and science. We want to give you the skills to be able to act successfully and purposefully in your chosen field.

If you choose our Master's programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, you will have many opportunities for a promising professional future. We look forward to accompanying you on this path and achieving your goals together with you.

https://rptu.de/studienangebot/22871/Wirtschaftswissenschaften-Master-Business_Administration_and_Engineering_specialising_in_Chemistry

It is assumed that the student has sufficient active and passive English language skills to read specialist
English language skills that enable him or her to read English-language specialist literature and to participate in
participate in courses held in English; this also includes the preparation of written
This also includes the preparation of written coursework and examinations in English.
language. Applicants who have not acquired their study qualification at a German-speaking institution
German-language institution, must have sufficient knowledge of the German language in accordance with
sufficient German language skills in accordance with the administrative regulation of the President
"German Language Examination for the Admission of Foreign Applicants to Universities (DSH) at the
University of Kaiserslautern". Further details are regulated in the enrolment regulations
of the RPTU.

Our student advisory service:
Building 42 Room 122
Phone: +49 (0)631 / 205 - 3734
E-mail: dekanat-hiwi(at)wiwi.uni-kl.de
Office hours Student Counselling
Mon. - Thurs.: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.
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and the programme manager
Dr. Miruna Sarbu, Building 42 Room 130, Tel. : +49 (0) 631 205 3116, E-Mail: studienbuero@wiwi.uni-kl.de
Office hours: At present only by telephone or e-mail

A stay abroad as part of an international exchange program is recommended as part of your studies. You can find more information here:
https://international.wiwi.rptu.de/startseite

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