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Who is the distance learning course in Industrial Engineering Construction Management suitable for?
The distance learning course in Industrial Engineering Construction Management at Wilhelm Büchner University is aimed at working adults and school leavers with university entrance qualification who aspire to a liaison role between engineering, construction, and business. It is particularly targeted at individuals who want to qualify for leadership and coordinating roles in construction project management, planning offices, the construction industry, or related service sectors. Also included in the target group are foremen, technicians, or business administrators seeking academic advancement with future prospects in construction management.
What formal requirements are there for admission?
You need a higher education entrance qualification. Admission is granted with:
- general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
- subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
- advanced technical college entrance qualification
- a higher education entrance qualification recognised as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art
- passing the university entrance examination after 2 semesters at Wilhelm Büchner University
Alternatively, you can be admitted with a professional qualification:
- certificate as foreman, business administrator, state-certified technician (without further examination)
- completed at least three-year vocational training with a grade of 2.5 or better, secondary school certificate and then at least two years full-time professional experience
Already completed prior achievements from training, studies or further professional education can be credited individually, which may shorten the duration of study.
Since the course has a technical focus, good basic knowledge of mathematics is advantageous. A mathematics preparatory course is recommended if you need to catch up.
What personal requirements should you bring to the course?
You should have a interest in interdisciplinary issues at the interface of construction, engineering, and business. Important are:
- motivation and self-organisation – independent and structured learning is part of distance learning.
- good analytical skills – important for assessing technical and economic contexts.
- communication and teamwork skills – later professional practice requires coordination with clients, authorities and various project participants.
- goal-oriented working as well as interest in current developments in construction, such as digitalisation and sustainability
- willingness to engage with mathematics, natural sciences and technical fundamentals
Advantages, but not mandatory, are initial practical professional experience in construction or engineering as well as interest in project management and modern construction technology.
What content does the distance learning programme in Industrial Engineering and Construction Management cover?
The distance learning programme Industrial Engineering and Construction Management (B.Eng.) at Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences imparts interdisciplinary skills for management in the construction industry. The focus is on the interaction of technical, economic and legal aspects related to construction.
- Basic modules in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and engineering provide the foundation for understanding engineering contexts.
- Economic subjects such as business administration, controlling, organisation and accounting deepen the understanding of complex processes in companies.
- Construction-related disciplines such as building construction, building materials science (including laboratory), building physics, reinforced concrete, steel construction and timber construction impart specialist knowledge for the planning and implementation of construction projects.
- Legal aspects are covered through modules on commercial law, labour law and construction contract law.
- Digital transformation as well as sustainability in construction are given special emphasis through dedicated modules.
Later in the course, you specialise through elective modules, e.g. in construction project management, digitalisation, geotechnics, water and environment or transport and mobility. Language modules (English or Spanish) complement the offering. Practical skills are strengthened by seminars, group project work and a work placement phase. The degree programme concludes with the bachelor thesis and a colloquium.
How is the course structure and organisation designed?
The programme lasts 7 semesters (typically 42 months) and is designed as a part-time distance learning course. You can start at any time and adapt your studies flexibly to your personal and work situation.
- The first three semesters include interdisciplinary fundamentals, such as an introductory project, time management and self-organisation.
- From the fourth semester onwards, the focus is increasingly on construction technology and management content as well as legal aspects.
- Specialisations are chosen in the higher semesters via three coordinated advanced modules.
- Examinations usually take place in written form and can largely be completed online.
- A practical project and a work placement phase (with possible recognition of relevant professional experience) are part of the curriculum.
- Your personal support is provided online and is supported by AI-based learning assistants, webinars and a digital campus.
An individual learning pace is possible; free extension options are also available. A preparatory course is offered for mathematics.
What professional opportunities can you expect after graduation?
As a graduate, you will be able to take on management and leadership roles at the interface between technology and business – especially in the construction industry and related sectors. Typical fields of work include:
- Companies in the construction industry (residential, commercial and civil engineering, technical building services)
- Planning and engineering offices as well as consulting firms
- Municipal and public clients, infrastructure operators and construction administrations
- Associations, clubs, service sector in the fields of construction, environment and energy
You bring the skills to coordinate construction projects, manage them economically, develop sustainable and digital concepts and act as an interface manager between clients, investors and planning and execution participants. Your expertise is also in demand as a construction project manager, estimator, site manager or in the fields of digitalisation and sustainable transformation.
How does the spatial organisation of the distance learning programme Industrial Engineering and Construction Management work?
The programme is offered entirely as distance learning and digitally. You study independently of location and time – supported by the Wilhelm Büchner University Online Campus with access to all study materials, webinars and AI learning support. Examinations can largely be taken online; for lab phases or individual exams, on-site locations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are available. The university’s main headquarters is located in Darmstadt. There is usually no personal attendance requirement for presence events; practical components can often be completed or recognised at your own company.
What are the costs and which financing options are offered?
The distance learning programme Industrial Engineering and Construction Management currently costs €237 per month, for a total duration of 7 semesters (42 months), amounting to €14,193. The tuition fees include all services such as access to the online campus, support, examinations and materials.
- Recognition of prior achievements reduces the duration and fees of the course: For every 5 recognised ECTS credits, one monthly instalment is waived.
- There are various pricing models and discounts, e.g. for parental leave or special life circumstances.
- Payment of fees is made in monthly instalments.
- Funding options include BAföG, advancement scholarship, education voucher as well as support from the employer.
- A free extension of up to 21 months beyond the standard period of study is possible.
The programme thus offers high flexibility not only in learning but also in financing.
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