Außenansicht des K-Gebäudes der Fakultät W

Management Science and Engineering

Overview Study programs Teaching & Research Networks

Globally networked

with international partner universities, companies and our alumni.

The faculty maintains strong, ongoing relationships both regionally within the Karlsruhe technology region and the economically robust state of Baden-Württemberg, as well as far beyond. Expanding international cooperation with universities and companies is as important to us as cultivating our extensive alumni network.

International Opportunities

The Faculty of Management Science and Engineering offers a wide range of opportunities for students to study abroad for a semester or complete a practical semester overseas. International experience and networking are integral to our faculty's mission. In addition to double degree programs with Argentina and France at the Bachelor's level, and the Tricontinental Master in Global Studies with Taiwan and Mexico, the faculty maintains around 180 partnerships with universities worldwide.

Committed professors and specialized staff support students in their plans, including voluntary semesters abroad. Other opportunities, such as summer schools or project work with international partners, enable shorter stays abroad or bring international experiences directly to Karlsruhe. Students in the Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management have the option to choose an international study path.

Currently, over 40% of all outgoing students from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences come from the Faculty of Management Science and Engineering. Each semester, up to 130 of our students go to a foreign university, and over 100 complete an internship semester abroad. The most popular destinations are currently Mexico, Spain, and Finland, with Australia and Taiwan also gaining popularity.

Bachelor's degree program in Business Management - Internship & studying abroad

Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management - Internship & studying abroad

Student reports

Company cooperation

Intensive exchange and close collaboration with a wide range of corporate partners are integral to the teaching approach at the Faculty of Management Science and Engineering.

Each semester, cross-disciplinary events with companies and institutions are organized, offering students exclusive insights into various subject areas and opportunities to establish initial professional contacts.

Maintaining contact with alumni after they successfully complete their studies is also a top priority for the faculty.

For those looking to realize their own business idea or take on a company succession, the Entrepreneurship department provides not only valuable support and development opportunities but also essential connections within Karlsruhe's start-up community.

In research, the faculty places great emphasis on application-oriented projects with renowned partners from various industries, fostering new ideas and innovations that benefit both parties.

Activities with companies:

Teaching

Our students engage in a variety of cooperative activities with industry partners, including project work, elective courses such as Get Digital, case studies, excursions, and more.
Events

Every semester the team of the faculty engages in the organization of a diverse array of events, which takes place at the faculty itself. These include Lunch & Learn sessions with outstanding leaders, engaging guest lectures from industry partners, and informative workshops.
Alumni

Maintaining close connections with former students is a priority for the faculty. Each semester, the event "From the Life of a..." features alumni from various business sectors who share their career journeys, experiences, and insights into their current work after their graduation at the faculty.

The HKA Alumni Mentoring network also offers students personal support from alumni on career-related choices and questions.
Entrepreneurship

Not only does the Master's degree program Technology Entrepreneurship support students and prepare them as budding entrepreneurs or for a business succession, but also the [X]Lab of the HKA as well as various cooperations with partners from the Karlsruhe start-up scene accompany students on their very personal path to becoming entrepreneurs.
Research

Collaboration with industry partners is also crucial in the field of teaching and research. In our faculty laboratories, students deepen their knowledge and apply it in practice, while doctoral students pursue new insights and innovations as part of their research projects.

Graduation ceremonies and alumni evenings

Graduation ceremonies mark the festive conclusion of the academic journey. Given the large number of graduates each semester and our desire to create a personal celebration, the Bachelor's and Master's ceremonies will be held on separate dates in the future.

Once a year, the Faculty of Management Science and Engineering hosts an Alumni Evening in a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to presentations on current topics from the faculty, research, and teaching, alumni have the opportunity to visit the laboratories. During the subsequent get-together with professors and former classmates, there's always a chance to share a few memorable anecdotes from the student days.

Freundeskreis

The Friends' circle of Faculty W supports current students, graduates, and alumni of the faculty.

We facilitate and maintain personal connections between students, lecturers, and alumni. Practical experience and insights into current trends are offered through events, company visits, and expert lectures. We are also happy to assist in organizing and hosting Alumni Meetings.

Europawoche

During the European Week, the Faculty of Management Science and Engineering, in collaboration with the Rectorate of HKA, organizes a public lecture featuring renowned speakers.

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