Bachelor's degree
Industrial Engineering and Management
In the Bachelor's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, you will combine technical expertise with business thinking and learn to solve complex challenges in organisations from a holistic perspective. You will explore products, processes and supply chain management, as well as digitalisation, data and AI, developing solutions at the intersection of engineering and business.
Facts
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc) |
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Format: part-time | dual |
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Duration: 6 semesters | 180 ECTS |
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Language: German (B2) | English (B2) |
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Study abroad: optional |
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Costs: currently no tuition fee |
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Programme start: 1st September |
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Application start: 15th November |
Why Industrial Engineering and Management at FHV?
Engineering meets business
Combine engineering expertise with business thinking and become the link between technology and business.
Choose your specialisation
Deepen your knowledge in your final year in one of three areas: Product Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Intelligence & Analytics.
Real-world insights
Learn from industry experts who bring up-to-date knowledge and real-world challenges directly into the classroom.
Hands-on experience
Gain practical experience through projects, laboratory exercises, teamwork and company visits while strengthening your communication and interpersonal skills.
In this degree programme, you will learn to:
- Analyse technical and business requirements and develop suitable solutions
- Plan and optimise products, processes and production systems
- Use digital technologies, data and AI to support business decisions and processes
- Plan and successfully manage projects, processes and supply chains
- Develop future-proof solutions by balancing business, technical and environmental requirements
The detailed curriculum will be available shortly.
Testimonials and practical examples from their studies
Your career opportunities
Job opportunities in the areas of
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Product Management
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Technical Sales
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Project and Process Management
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Quality Management
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Management Consulting
Further study opportunities in Austria and abroad
Master programmes at FHV:
The Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering and Management requires the following qualifications or competencies:
- General university entrance qualification, or
- Relevant professional qualification with additional examinations
For this degree programme, relevant professional qualifications include the completion of any apprenticeship or vocational secondary school programme with a training period of at least three years, or a comparable vocational qualification in terms of scope and requirements, which includes an economic or technical component in its curriculum.
The programme director decides on the relevance of the field of study. Applicants with a relevant professional qualification must successfully complete the additional examinations at FHV.
For admission, proof of language proficiency at level B2 in both German and English (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required.
The WING programme is aimed at:
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Applicants with a technical background and relevant professional experience
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Applicants without prior work experience – in this case, you can opt for the dual study model
FHV's application periods are structured as follows:
Application Period I - 15 November – 1 March
Apply by 1 March to benefit from an early admission decision.
Application Period II - until 31 May
You can apply for all study programmes regularly until 31 May.
Application Period III - until 15 August
Some programmes may still offer individual places until 15 August.
Note: The application deadline for applicants from third countries (non-EU/non-EEA, except Switzerland) is 1 March.
Two steps to your desired degree at FHV:
Step 1:
Assessment of your complete application documents, your prior education, and relevant experience.
Step 2:
In a personal interview, we get to know you better – your goals, your motivation, and your reasons for choosing this degree programme.
If you hold a qualification from a higher vocational secondary school (e.g. HTL, HAK), certain courses may be individually credited towards your degree. Details will be discussed with the programme director during a personal consultation.
Why FHV?
Practice-oriented
Combining theory and practice from day one
Personal
Small study groups and individual support
Interdisciplinary
Developing solutions together across disciplines
International
100+ partner universities and membership of RUN-EU ▷ More
Future Skills
Combining subject knowledge with essential future skills ▷ More
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We recommend working 60–80% alongside your studies. You will also need to set aside around five days of annual leave each year for your studies.
For both study formats (part-time and dual) lectures and exams usually take place
- Fridays 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturdays all day
- Occasionally in the 2nd semester Fridays from 1:00 PM
- In addition 5 days during the week per semester
Study abroad:
- A semester abroad is possible in the 5th semester, depending on the availability of places at partner universities.
- Short-term study abroad opportunities are also available, for example through RUN-EU.
- Study-Trip (India or South Africa) in the 5th semester is also possible
Internship:
- A compulsory professional internship in the 5th semester (6 weeks). May be eligible for recognition, where applicable.
- Successfully complete all courses in the curriculum (Exam regulations and grading system).
- Receive a passing grade for the Bachelor's thesis.
Upon successful completion of the degree, you will be awarded the academic title Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc).
- Qualification level according to the national and European Qualifications Frameworks: Bachelor's degree (first cycle)
- Field of study according to ISCED-F: 0718
Do you still have questions?
You can contact us directly Monday to Friday from 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM or by individual appointment. Email enquiry: wing@fhv.at.
