Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Specialization in Global Production Management

The Carl Benz School of Engineering offers high school graduates the unique opportunity to study internationally renowned German engineering in English. The 3-year bachelor’s program aims to prepare future engineers for a successful career.

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is ranked #1 in employability amongst all German universities and achieves numerous top placements in the field of engineering every year. As the Mechanical Engineering College of the KIT, the Carl Benz School of Engineering offers high-quality lectures by excellent professors of the KIT. All students receive an individualized all-in-one service package, support, additional training and study guidance in order to develop their professional profile.

Specialization in Global Production Management

Production management is a vital key to the operation of companies. This specialization opens doors to countless career opportunities, including the hands-on training program SmartFactory∂Industry.

Students learn about production planning and control, production logistics, distribution centers, the optimization of logistical networks, material flow processes and project management. The evaluation of methods in terms of technical and economic aspects and virtual product development processes (product lifecycle management) are also important.

At Carl Benz School, students begin developing their skills with fundamental courses (Semester 1 - 4). In the last year of their studies (Semester 5 - 6), the students can choose, according to their interest and strengths, between the majors of Automotive Engineering, Energy Engineering, or Global Production Management. This way, they are given the opportunity to specialize in one of the most promising subjects relevant for the future of Engineering.

To make sure that the students are well prepared for their final exams, some subjects require fulfilling certain criteria in order to register for the examniation like scoring enough points by completing assignments or quizzes.

The curriculum is completed by supplementary studies, such as language courses, career workshops, academic writing, cultural studies, as well as networking and social events in the CBS College Program. Besides the academic program, the students are also encouraged to join our Smart Projects. This experience develops their personal career perspectives and might provide them with an industry network during their studies.

Core Courses

• Advanced Mathematics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Mechanical Design
• Basics in Manufacturing Technology
• Materials Science
• Computer Science
• Lab Course
• Automated Production Systems
• Virtual Engineering
• Heat & Mass Transfer
• Machine Dynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Physics
• Working Methods for Mechanical Engineers

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is ranked #1 in employability amongst all German universities and achieves numerous top placements in the field of engineering every year (see KIT Rankings).

The Carl Benz School of Engineering provides a college structure within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), which is why the specific College Program fee of 7,000 EUR per semester applies in addition to the university enrollment and tuition fees. The College Program fee covers support in academic learning and additional services provided by the Carl Benz School.

*The CBS College Program fees includes lecture notes, past papers, German and English language courses, additional course program (soft skills, intercultural training, etc.), specific tutoring, study guidance, workshops, support with internship applications. It does not include costs for accommodation, meals nor traveling.

** Fees as of Winter Semester 2023/2024.

*** Please note: One year consists of two semesters