BSc in Industrial Engineering & Management
Constructor University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Bremen, Germany
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 20,000 / per year **
Application deadline
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* global applicants | 15.07 applicants who do not need a visa
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Introduction
The B.Sc. Industrial Engineering & Management (IEM) program at Constructor University offers a diverse and adaptable approach to engineering that emphasizes the integration of people, materials, and energy in productive ways. The program covers a range of subjects including process engineering, operations research, supply chain management, engineering design, logistics, and project management. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of management and engineering business functions, preparing them for successful careers in the industry. This Bachelor's program in Industrial Engineering & Management has received high rankings in recent university rankings conducted by the Center for Higher Education (CHE), attesting to its outstanding quality and reputation.
Why study at Constructor University
International experience
Train your intercultural skills by studying with talents from more than 100 countries and excellent study abroad options.
Top rankings
Benefit from the highest standards in teaching, interdisciplinary learning, early research involvement, and hands-on education.
Global career
Connect with Alumni to broaden your professional network & start your career with our individual career service support.
Career Opportunities
The IEM program's blend of management and engineering modules equips graduates with a versatile and in-demand skill set, suitable for a wide range of career options. Graduates from Constructor University have a strong track record of securing management-related positions in top industry and tech companies, particularly in the field of logistics management.
Best career perspectives due to a high focus on interdisciplinarity and employability:
Because of the incorporation of management and engineering modules, graduates of the IEM program get a wide spectrum of opportunities in both the professional and academic sectors.
The profile of the B.Sc. Industrial Engineering & Management graduate is of great interest to national and international, medium and large-sized, trade and service industry companies. Graduates especially qualify for tasks in the fields of Logistics, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Procurement, Manufacturing and Automation, Process Optimization, Information Technology (IT), but also for tasks from other engineering and management disciplines.
The career paths that are open for graduates are as versatile as the major’s theme. They range from specializations as experts in the production logistics areas, through project management careers in different fields, to consulting/auditing.
Best career path options in top companies or universities for postgraduate education:
After graduation, students will excel at fulfilling various project responsibilities by applying the gained knowledge in the areas of manufacturing, distribution systems, supply chain management, project management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and team management.
Close contacts are established with numerous companies both through field trips, networking events such as the Career Fair and guest lectures. These can help students get possible internships or gain jobs as graduates at enterprises such as Airbus, Amazon, Daimler, Barry Callebaut, Zalando, Röhlig, Porsche, Lufthansa Cargo, Hello Fresh, KPMG, and more.
Postgraduates have also chosen to continue their education by undertaking a graduate degree at universities such as the University of Cambridge, Rotterdam School of Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Bocconi University, Dartmouth College, TU Munich, TU Berlin, KU Leuven and others.
Career services center
Today’s business world requires disciplinary knowledge from graduates as well as the ability to apply this knowledge. Career-related services at Constructor University provide information, counseling and training, networks, and events. Constructor University’s students participate in training on project management, business communication, job interview skills, and more. Digital job and internship portfolios help students to prepare for their careers.
Alumni association
Studying at Constructor University gives you connections – often for your whole life.
The Alumni Association E.V. was founded in 2004 by the first generation of graduates. Since then, around 4,500 students have obtained their degrees from this University.
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Curriculum
The undergraduate program at Constructor University is a three-year, 180-credit-point program designed to prepare students for a wide range of career paths.
Throughout this 3-year full-time program taught in English, students will learn how to analyze and interpret large data sets, design, and develop software applications, and solve complex problems using data-driven approaches. Students will also gain a strong foundation in computer science, programming, and related disciplines such as mathematics and statistics.
The “4C Model” is the program's backbone, with disciplinary content grouped into three themes according to study years: CHOICE-CORE-CAREER. Additionally, the “CONSTRUCTOR Track”, an integral part of the program, runs parallel throughout the program. It provides students with multidisciplinary content and essential skills such as argumentation, data visualization, societal engagement, and communication.
The curriculum allows students to tailor their education to their goals and to explore different fields of study, with the flexibility to change their major within the first year. Moreover, the programs include a mandatory internship and a study-abroad opportunity in the fifth semester to provide students with hands-on experience and a global perspective.
Study program structure
Year 1
The first year of study is characterized by a broad range of disciplinary education that builds upon and extends students' entrance qualifications. IEM students select introductory modules totaling 45 credit points from the CHOICE area of various study programs, of which 30 credit points will be from their intended major.
Students have the option to change their major at the beginning of the second year of studies if they have completed the corresponding modules of the study program in the first year.
IEM students will take the following CHOICE modules:
- General Logistics (7.5 credit points)
- General Industrial Engineering (7.5 credit points)
- Introduction to International Business (7.5 credit points)
- Introduction to Finance and Accounting (7.5 credit points)
Through these modules, students will gain a solid understanding of industrial engineering and management, manufacturing technology, logistics systems, and supply chains, and essential business functions in the globalized world.
Year 2
In their second year, students take modules totaling 45 credit points from in-depth, discipline-specific CORE modules. These modules aim to extend the students' critical understanding of their major's fundamental theories, principles, and methods at the current state of knowledge and best practice.
IEM students take 45 credit points from the following CORE modules:
1) "Advanced Industrial Engineering”, consisting of the modules:
- Production Planning & Control (5 credit points)
- Product & Production System Design (5 credit points)
- Data Management and Analytics in Industry 4.0 (5 credit points)
This unit takes an in-depth look into production systems, providing the students with an understanding of product development and design activities, production planning and control methods, and modeling and simulation of the entire manufacturing process.
2) “Advanced Industrial Management”, consisting of the modules:
- Operations Research (5 credit points)
- Lean Supply Management (5 credit points)
- Production & Technology Management (5 credit points)
In this unit, students will learn to model decision-making problems, develop purchasing strategies, employ advanced lean methods for eliminating waste in industrial processes, and manage innovation and technologies.
3) “Project & Strategic Management”, consisting of the modules:
- CORE Module: Applied Project Management (7.5 credit points)
- CORE Module: International Strategic Management (7.5 credit points)
This unit prepares students to set up, organize, manage, and control projects and evaluate and design strategies in international management.
Year 3
Students prepare and make career decisions after graduation during their third year. They take a mandatory summer internship to explore options fitting individual interests and gain professional experience.
The 5th semester also opens a mobility window for comprehensive study-abroad options. Finally, the 6th semester is dedicated to fostering students' research experience by involving them in an extended Bachelor thesis project.
IEM students take 15 credit points of major-specific and major-related Specialization modules to consolidate their knowledge of the current state of research in areas of their choice.
IEM students choose 15 credit points of the following Specialization Modules:
- Industry 4.0 and Blockchain Technologies (5 credit points)
- Advanced Product Design (5 credit points)
- Supply Chain Design (2.5 credit points)
- Integrated Decision Making in Supply Chain Management (2.5 credit points)
- Distribution & E-Commerce (2.5 credit points)
- Law of Transportation, Forwarding, and Logistics (2.5 credit points)
Internship / Start-up and Career Skills Module
As part of Constructor University's commitment to student employability, all students are required to participate in a mandatory internship program. The 4-month program-specific internship for the Industrial Engineering & Management (IEM) program, which takes place during the 5th semester, is a crucial component of the curriculum. It provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a professional setting, allowing them to apply their knowledge and understanding to a professional context, reflect on the relevance of their major to employment and society, and gain professional guidance. This experience can also serve as a stepping stone for their Bachelor's thesis project or future employment after graduation. The program also includes career advising and several career workshops throughout all six semesters to further prepare students for the transition from student life to working life and their future careers. As an alternative, students interested in starting their own company can opt for a startup option, which focuses on developing their business plan and reduces the full-time internship to 8 weeks (15 credit points).
Constructor University Track
The Constructor University Track is a unique and integral component of Constructor University's educational concept, running parallel to the disciplinary modules throughout all years of study. It reflects the university's dedication to providing in-depth training in scientific methods, promotes an interdisciplinary approach, raises awareness of global challenges and societal responsibility, improves employability, and equips students with additional skills that are desirable in the general field of study. It also includes (German) language and culture modules.
Methods and Skills modules
These modules provide students with the tools to acquire and improve essential skills such as mathematics, statistics, programming, data handling, presentation, academic writing, and scientific and experimental skills. All students are required to take 20 credit points in the Methods/Skills area to develop and expand these skills which are crucial for their academic and professional growth.
IEM students take the following Methods modules:
- Methods: Applied Calculus (5 credit points)
- Methods: Finite Mathematics (5 credit points)
- Methods: Programming in Python (5 credit points)
- Methods: Applied Statistics with R (5 credit points)
Language modules
Constructor University supports its students in developing language skills by offering a range of language modules at various proficiency levels. A special emphasis is placed on fostering German language skills for international students, as they are a vital prerequisite for non-native speakers to learn about, explore, and eventually integrate into the host country and its professional environment. All students are required to take four language courses during the first and second years.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Education is a substantial investment in your future, at Constructor University we strive to make it an affordable reality for students from across the world. Therefore, we offer students personalized financing offers to help cover their tuition fees. They consist of one or more types of financial support in the form of scholarships and/or grants and tuition deferrals. You only start repaying the deferred tuition fees once you successfully entered the job market. That way you can focus completely on your studies. We are convinced that a Constructor University education will form the perfect foundation for your future career – that is why we are happy to invest in you.
Scholarships
- All students are considered for an academic achievement scholarship based on their school grade point average (GPA). EU and EFTA students are eligible for a minimum guaranteed scholarship of € 4.000.
Academic Achievement Scholarships (per academic year)
€ 4.000 (Minimum guaranteed amount for EU and EFTA students)
€ 6.000
€ 8.000 (Maximum scholarship amount irrespective of nationality) - The number of these scholarships is not limited and no separate application is required.
- Students are informed about their scholarship amount immediately following admission.
Tuition Deferral Program
In cooperation with our partner Brain Capital
- Deferral of tuition fees is calculated automatically and available to you shortly after admission.
- You decide whether you want to take advantage of this personalized financing option.
- Granted independently of your financial situation.
- Flexible repayment plan based on your future income and personal circumstances.
Apply for need-based aid
In addition to our academic achievement scholarships and our tuition deferral program, students can apply for our personalized, need-based financial aid program.
- The amount of the grant (need-based discount) is determined based on your and your family’s financial situation
- The amount of the grant does not need to be repaid.
Our Student Financial Services team is happy to assist you!
External financing options
These scholarships are not administered by Constructor University Bremen. For further information about the requirements and the application process, please contact the appropriate institution directly.
External Scholarships and Stipends
- We have compiled a list of German foundations that offer scholarships and stipends to national and international students: listing of External Scholarships and Stipends
- DAAD Scholarship Database
- MyStipendium.de: Search engine to help you find the stipend which matches your profile
- Elternkompass: Beratung und Hilfe bei der Suche nach einem geeigneten Stipendium (German students only!)
- MLP Stipendienprogramm – für MINT-Studenten ab dem 3. Fachsemester
Student Loans
- BAföG: Grants and student loans given to German students based on their family’s financial situation.
- KfW-Studienkredit: The student loan of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) is the most popular student loan among our German students.
- studienkredit.de: Here you will find more information regarding educational loans in Germany.