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Mechanical Engineering & Digital Technologies

B.Eng.FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management · Essen

At a glance: 6 semesters English Full-time Summer semester and Winter semester Open admission, aptitude procedure €27,500 in total

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What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 15 October 2026.

Semester plan for Vollzeit am Campus – 6 semesters

Semester plan

  1. Semester 128 ECTS requiredEngineering Mathematics I · Industrial IT Operating Systems and Networks · Industrial Software Development · Modern Materials and Operating Supplies · Time and Self Management
    • Engineering Mathematics ISummary by OWWZ: Introduces sequences, series, differential and integral calculus and linear algebra using MATLAB and Octave.6 ECTS
    • Industrial IT Operating Systems and NetworksSummary by OWWZ: Covers operating systems, process and memory management, file systems and networks, alongside data protection and security.6 ECTS
    • Industrial Software DevelopmentSummary by OWWZ: Introduces programming concepts and paradigms, development languages and tools, and algorithms.5 ECTS
    • Modern Materials and Operating SuppliesSummary by OWWZ: Covers metallic and non-metallic materials, polymers, composites and functional materials, materials testing and sustainable material use including recycling.6 ECTS
    • Time and Self ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Explores time planning, self-organisation methods such as the Pareto principle and ABC analysis, and checks on learning progress.5 ECTS
  2. Semester 234 ECTS requiredEngineering Mathematics II · Laboratory training course · Metrology · Project Management · Scientific Working Methods · Technical Mechanics
    • Engineering Mathematics IISummary by OWWZ: Develops Fourier series, linear algebra, differentiation and ordinary differential equations.6 ECTS
    • Laboratory training courseSummary by OWWZ: Practises pendulum experiments and electrical, temperature and torque measurements, introducing measurement and control with smartphones and embedded systems.6 ECTS
    • MetrologySummary by OWWZ: Covers physical and sensor fundamentals, measurement chain modelling, temperature sensors and kinematic, dynamic and fluid measurement techniques.5 ECTS
    • Project ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Covers stakeholder and risk analysis, scheduling and resource planning, and agile project management.6 ECTS
    • Scientific Working MethodsSummary by OWWZ: Introduces research design, basic formal requirements and scientific research methods.5 ECTS
    • Technical MechanicsSummary by OWWZ: Examines forces, moments, equilibrium and centres of mass, together with bending stress and rigid body dynamics.6 ECTS
  3. Semester 333 ECTS requiredApplied Engineering Mathematics · Digital Transformation · ESG-Sustainability · Fluid Mechanics · Fundamentals of Construction & Maschine Elements · Natural Sciences for Engineers
    • Applied Engineering MathematicsSummary by OWWZ: Covers tensors, autonomous systems, complex functions, integral transforms and calculus of variations, alongside production planning and control.5 ECTS
    • Digital TransformationSummary by OWWZ: Examines digital business models, trend analysis, innovation methods including Lean Startup and Design Thinking, and pitching business ideas.5 ECTS
    • ESG-SustainabilitySummary by OWWZ: Explores the development and dimensions of ESG and sustainability, corporate social responsibility, interculturality and diversity.5 ECTS
    • Fluid MechanicsSummary by OWWZ: Covers hydrostatics, ideal fluid motion, pipe flow and potential flow using fundamental fluid mechanics concepts.6 ECTS
    • Fundamentals of Construction & Maschine ElementsSummary by OWWZ: Introduces technical drawings, design fundamentals, static and dynamic strength verification, and the basics of clutches, gears and brakes.6 ECTS
    • Natural Sciences for EngineersSummary by OWWZ: Covers vibrations and waves, electromagnetic radiation, elementary quantum physics, the structure of matter and basic chemistry.6 ECTS
  4. Semester 429 ECTS requiredDynamics & Robotics · Electrical Engineering & Microsystem Technology · Industrial Data Engineering · Product Innovation & Service Engineering · Project: Construction & Computer Aided Design
    • Dynamics & RoboticsSummary by OWWZ: Connects particle kinematics and kinetics with robot kinematics and oscillations.6 ECTS
    • Electrical Engineering & Microsystem TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Introduces direct current technology and electromagnetic fields, alongside semiconductor and microsystems technology.6 ECTS
    • Industrial Data EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Covers industrial data collection, transfer, quality and security, quantitative analysis, correlation, statistical experimental design and machine learning.6 ECTS
    • Product Innovation & Service EngineeringSummary by OWWZ: Covers innovation and technology management, innovation strategies and creative problem solving, alongside digital services, service quality and management.6 ECTS
    • Project: Construction & Computer Aided DesignSummary by OWWZ: Explores coordinate systems, views and the structure of components and assemblies in a design project.5 ECTS
  5. Semester 529 ECTS requiredActuators, Drives & Power Units · Process Optimisation & Quality management · Production Processes & Production Technology · Smart Factory · Thermodynamics
    • Actuators, Drives & Power UnitsSummary by OWWZ: Covers electrical machines, combustion engines, hydraulic and pneumatic drives, and cross-cutting issues such as efficiency and fouling.5 ECTS
    • Process Optimisation & Quality managementSummary by OWWZ: Covers quality management and Quality 4.0, standards, planning quality systems, risk and advanced product quality planning, and supporting software.6 ECTS
    • Production Processes & Production TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Examines production systems and process engineering, operating modes and industrial manufacturing including additive methods, alongside safety, environmental protection and sustainability.6 ECTS
    • Smart FactorySummary by OWWZ: Connects digital production and digital twins with cloud, AI and cellular technologies, sustainability and challenges of implementation in factories.6 ECTS
    • ThermodynamicsSummary by OWWZ: Covers energy, work, heat and temperature, ideal gases and real fluids, conduction, convection and component design.6 ECTS
  6. Semester 628 ECTS requiredBachelor’s Thesis and Colloquium/Defence · Digital Automation Technology · Exposé · Project: Certificate Quality Management
    • Bachelor’s Thesis and Colloquium/DefenceThesis12 ECTS
    • Digital Automation TechnologySummary by OWWZ: Covers programmable and industrial controllers, digital control, communication networks, industrial bus systems and cyber-physical systems.6 ECTS
    • ExposéSummary by OWWZ: Develops a research project and question, considers formal and methodological requirements, and presents a research plan.5 ECTS
    • Project: Certificate Quality ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Develops quality management and certification knowledge through structured case studies and asynchronous group work.5 ECTS

Topic profile

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Engineering mechanics10 ECTS: 10 required
  • Quality management8 ECTS: 8 required
  • Fluid mechanics6 ECTS: 6 required
  • Calculus and analysis5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Innovation and technology management5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Engineering design5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Linear algebra5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Measurement engineering5 ECTS: 5 required

Curriculum sources

31 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.

Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Standard duration
6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS credits
180 ECTS
Start of studies
Summer semester and Winter semester
Mode of study
Full-time
Teaching language
English
Admission
Open admission, aptitude procedure
Location
Essen
Tuition fees
€27,500 in total

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Application, deadlines and costs

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Language requirements

  • English: B2Accepted: TOEIC 785, TOEFL iBT 72, TOEFL PBT 543, IELTS 5.5, Oxford Test 60, Gleichwertiges Zertifikat, Medium of Instruction (MOI)

Researched: 15 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.

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