Bachelor programme Infrastructure Management

Short description / Profile of the programme  <<

Infrastructure forms the basis of modern civilisations. Energy provision, supply and disposal, communication technology, mobility and transport, urban development and environmental protection are superordinate tasks in an efficient political economy.

Infrastructure management deals with handling these superordinate tasks, therefore important junctions in development, technical and economic realisation, financing and controlling, marketing, operation and handling complex procedures of the so called urban technologies.

Structure of the programme <<

The degree is divided into a foundation course (semester 1 and 2) and a main course (semester 3 to 7). It is modular and encompasses a total of 210 credit points. In the first two semesters the basic principles are taught. This phase includes basic modules in the areas of mathematics, building physics, building materials, energy, project development, general management, economics and various key qualifications e.g. foreign languages. The foundation course is completed with the Bachelor pre-examination.

The main course encompasses semesters 3 to 7. It is divided into the main course I (semester 3), the supervised practical study project (semester 4) - here the student should gain practical experience relevant to the job at a suitable practical location, supervised by the university - and the main course II (semesters 5 to 7). The modules from the foundation course are expanded upon in the main course. Additionally, legal aspects and the whole spectrum of provision and disposal are taught. In semester 7 the Bachelor thesis can be written. Various optional subjects are also offered.

The final paper (Bachelor thesis) can be written in the 7th semester and should show that the student can work independently on a task from the areas of infrastructure analysis, infrastructure setup /creation and questions from complex infrastructure systems according to engineering science methods within a specified period of time. The completion time is on average 8 weeks and should not exceed 360 hours.

The thesis module consists of the paper and a colloquium. In the colloquium the students should present the thesis and the skills they have gained from this. The themes mostly come from practice and are carried out in close co-operation with infrastructure companies and authorities.

Requirements <<

The entry requirements for the Infrastructure Management programme is a certificate of university entrance qualification, subject related university entrance qualification or the University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification.

Professional training in a state approved trained profession in a technical or commercial area will be credited in the application process, as will be longer term professional activity.

A three month pre-study internship in the sectors of energy, transport, public administration, in provision and disposal operations and related subjects in infrastructure oriented companies and offices is recommended.

Prospects <<

After successful completion of the Bachelor's degree in Infrastructure Management it is possible to do several Master programmes. The interlinking of teaching and practice in the programme ensures that graduates acquire excellent specialist knowledge and at the same time have the skills to apply methods and knowledge in a targeted manner.

By developing key qualifications and acquiring a foreign language, entry into companies and finding work abroad will be made easier. It is assumed that the graduates will be targetedly employed in administration (ministries, German regional councils and communities). Transport companies (local transport, long distance transport), utility companies (sewerage, energy, drinking water) and corresponding planning and consulting companies also have a significant need for specialists in infrastructure management.

International partner universities <<

For students of the Bachelor programme in Infrastructure Management there are contacts to x partner universities worldwide. The academic international office is available to help you with preparation and planning of a semester abroad. You can find an up to date list of partner universities on the homepage.

Accreditation <<

The accreditation council of ASIIN reviewed the new Bachelor programme in Infrastructure Management in an external audit. The programme was successfully accredited.

Contact <<

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