Business Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering

Who is the Distance Learning Course in Industrial Engineering Suitable For?

The Bachelor's distance learning course in Industrial Engineering at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at everyone who wants to work at the interface between technology and business. It especially addresses individuals who are equally interested in scientific-technical questions as well as in business processes. The target group includes school graduates with (advanced) technical college entrance qualifications, as well as professionally qualified individuals who wish to further qualify for an engineering degree through vocational training or advanced training. Career changers from related professional fields who want to develop further in project management, production, or quality management will also find suitable content in the degree programme.

What Formal Admission Requirements Do You Need to Meet?

Admission to the distance learning course in Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.) is possible via several routes:

• General university entrance qualification (Abitur): Direct access to all courses of study at universities in Germany.
• Advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur) or subject-specific university entrance qualification: Study in the specified subject area and in the corresponding federal state.
• Professional qualification: Without the Abitur, you can be admitted with a completed vocational training of at least two years and at least two years of subsequent professional experience in a field related to the degree course. Additionally, a subject-specific university entrance examination is required.
• Advanced training: Persons who have passed a master craftsman’s examination, advanced training to become a technician or business administrator (at least 400 hours) can apply. A subject-specific university entrance examination is also necessary here.
• Special case: Those who can prove a secondary school leaving certificate as well as at least three years of vocational training (final grade 2.5 or better) can start with a study agreement. If the grade is lower, an aptitude test must be taken. In this case, a certain performance record (at least 18 ECTS in the first semester or 30 ECTS in the first academic year) must be achieved.

You should have an interest in engineering and economic topics—prior knowledge in the technical or commercial field is advantageous but not mandatory. For access based on professional qualification, relevant professional experience in a technical or economic environment is required.

Personal prerequisites include analytical thinking skills and the willingness to engage with complex technical as well as economic issues. You should bring self-motivation and organisational talent, as the distance learning course requires a high degree of independence. Communication skills and teamwork abilities are helpful, as industrial engineers often work in interface roles. An interest in digitalisation, process optimisation, and project-based work rounds off the profile of requirements.

Detailed Course Content

In the Bachelor's programme in Industrial Engineering at Hochschule Fresenius, you acquire interdisciplinary skills at the interface of business and technology. The course combines scientific, engineering, and business administration subjects, providing you with broad expertise for modern business processes.

• Economic Fundamentals: Financial management, accounting, controlling, bookkeeping, cost accounting, business and management basics, business law, personnel responsibility.
• Engineering and Natural Science Subjects: Mathematics, natural sciences, technical mechanics, electrical and digital engineering, thermodynamics.
• Methodological Competencies: Project and quality management, descriptive and inductive statistics.
• Specialisations (elective areas): Services, automation, Industry 4.0, production and manufacturing, computer science, as well as a focus in business administration (B.A.).

During your studies, you will develop the analytical and conceptual know-how to understand complex processes, manage projects interdisciplinarily, and embed technical solutions in economic contexts. You will acquire skills that enable you to comprehend technical workflows while keeping business objectives in view – a sought-after combination in the context of digitalisation and Industry 4.0.

Course Structure: How the Industrial Engineering Distance Learning Works

The course is organised entirely online and offers maximum flexibility. The standard period of study is 6 to 12 semesters, with you able to set your own learning pace. Enrolment is possible at the start of any month.

• Self-study: You learn independently of place and time via digital learning platforms, with e-books, videos and interactive materials.
• Examination formats: Exams can be taken online 24/7; alternative exam formats such as term papers, online presentations and reports complement traditional written exams.
• Individual support: Study coaches and lecturers support you throughout your studies; interaction with fellow students is possible via online tools.
• Specialisation: Through elective modules you can sharpen your profile towards services, automation, Industry 4.0 or business administration.
• Practical relevance: Practical projects and international certificates (e.g. from Arizona State University) complete the course.

You gain access to practice-oriented learning content as well as to a digital library. Independent time management and self-directed learning are key.

Career Prospects & Job Opportunities with the Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

With a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, you understand the challenges of Industry 4.0 and are well prepared for interdisciplinary tasks in a wide range of sectors. You can take on both technical and commercial roles.

• Industry: Mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering and production – e.g. in process optimisation, quality control or production management.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Control and optimisation of supply chains, logistics processes, warehouse and material flows.
• Project Management: Management of technical-economic projects, introduction of new technologies in companies, efficient interface function between technology and management.
• Management Consulting: Advising companies on digitalisation, increasing efficiency and technical innovations.
• Sales & Marketing of Technical Products: Sales and marketing of complex technical products and services.

The degree also opens the opportunity to pursue a further Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related disciplines. Many companies specifically seek professionals who can combine technical and economic perspectives.

Study Location: Online Study with Hochschule Fresenius

The Industrial Engineering distance learning course is conducted online and is location-independent. You can study from anywhere in Germany or worldwide and access the Hochschule Fresenius’s digital learning management system. Attendance phases are not mandatory, exams are mostly offered online, and individual written exams can optionally be taken at selected examination centres in Germany.

Hochschule Fresenius itself has campuses in cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Idstein, Cologne, Munich, Düsseldorf, Wiesbaden and Heidelberg. However, as a distance learner you are not required to regularly visit campus – interaction with lecturers, study coaches and fellow students takes place online.

Costs and Financing: What Does the Industrial Engineering Distance Learning Cost?

The tuition fees depend on the chosen fee model and the duration of study. Prices start at €209.15 per month (for 72 months duration), totalling approximately €15,100 for the entire course. Alternatively, you can also choose the 36- or 48-month model – the monthly fee then increases accordingly.

• Sample fees: 36 months: €375 (or €333.75 with discount) per month, 48 months: €325 (or €289.25), 72 months: €235 (or €209.15)
• Price advantage: By redeeming the discount code START11 you receive an 11% discount on tuition fees.

The fees include all learning materials, access to the online library, personal support and examination fees. Additional costs arise only for optional attendance exams (travel and accommodation expenses).

You can finance the course by various means, e.g. with BAföG (if you meet the requirements), KfW study loans, private study loans or scholarships such as the Deutschlandstipendium. Funding by your employer or tax deductions as continuing education are also possible.