Engineering and Management

Engineering and Management at TH Mannheim has been designed for students who want to combine solid business expertise with management of technology in real-world, challenge-driven contexts and gain their experiences in a truly international setting.

You will develop essential skills to understand markets and technologies, customers and products, users and needs through project-based learning and close industry collaboration. Our study program and environment will enable you to develop a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

You will learn to manage challenging business and technology contexts by building your profile on solid foundations in hands-on projects with a diverse range of partners from industry and service companies.

Our curriculum is built around real challenges and opportunities from both engineering and business perspectives, preparing you to make informed decisions under uncertainty in today's fast-changing technology and market environments.

This degree will enable you to turn ideas into meaningful impact, whether you want to start working in an established company or start up your own venture.

Students of this program will be coming to Mannheim from all over, including Asia, the Americas and Europe. Together, you will live and study as part of an international team.

All courses, including lectures, seminars and projects are offered in English. Students will also be supported in learning German well enough to start working in a German speaking company or to continue studying for a Master's Degree at German universities.

The Engineering and Management Program at a Glance:

- 50% Business & Management: From procurement through to sales - with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- 50% Engineering & Technology: Data, IT, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
- 20% thereof in Interdisciplinary International Competences: Intercultural and international management skills.

Course structure of Engineering and Management

1st & 2nd semester: Foundations

- Basics of business and management
- Mathematics, physics and engineering fundamentals
- Language and communication skills

3rd & 4th semester: Core Skills

- Advanced management and engineering courses
- Interdisciplinary projects
- Preparation for practical experience

5th semester: Practical Semester - Application

- Full-time practical experience in a company
- Opportunity to apply academic knowledge in real business contexts

6th semester: Electives

- Advanced electives
- International management skills and holistic business understanding

7th semester: Bachelor Thesis Project

- In a company of your choice, at the university or in a research institution

International Double Degree after 8 semesters (optional):

After successfully completing your foundational studies, you can choose one of our partners to pursue your double degree:

- Tongji University, China
- Technologico de Monterrey, Mexico
- Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia

Further information

Housing application:

TH Mannheim highly recommends to apply for student accommodation with Studierendenwerk Mannheim already when applying for a study place. Online application for student accommodation can be done as early as 4 months before start of the summer semester. You can apply with Studierendenwerk Mannheim already before having received admission for INB.

Visa Application:

The procedure for applying for a study visa for Germany may vary slightly from country to country. TH Mannheim strongly recommends checking with the German embassy or consulate in your country for up-to-date details relevant to your specific case while preparing your application with us.