University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Bachelor's degree in Smart Production and Management
Steyr, Austria
BSc
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
German
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 363 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* plus the ÖH contribution for students from EU and EEA countries | for students from third countries: €726.72 per semester
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Key Summary
About: The Bachelor's programme in Smart Production and Management at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria covers digitalization of production, smart manufacturing, supply-chain networking, and sustainable resource-efficient production. You’ll study production and management topics like process and project management, procurement, planning and controlling. The BSc (Bachelor of Science in Engineering) runs 6 semesters for 180 ECTS, is taught in German, and offers full-time and part-time study; admission uses a case study and interview.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in manufacturing, operations, supply-chain, production services, process improvement, project and production controlling, procurement, and corporate management; they'll manage global production systems.
The study program for digitization, production and management
As a digital visionary, shape the future of production with the Bachelor's degree program in Smart Production and Management! Become an expert in the digitalization of production processes and revolutionize how things are made. From smart companies to the networking of production chains - you are the architect of the digital future. As an environmentally friendly problem solver, you focus on sustainable ways of production, rely on resource efficiency and assume ecological responsibility. With a degree in Smart Production and Management, you will shape the future of production as a digital visionary and environmentally friendly problem solver.
Important facts
Manufacturing companies and production-related service providers of all industries and sizes are possible employers. The development opportunities are diverse and concern areas such as digitalization of value creation, production, procurement, project and process management, planning, controlling and corporate management.
After appropriate practical experience, graduates can design and manage regional and Global production systems.
- Organisation: Full-time, part-time
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc)
- Admission procedure: case study and interview
- Costs: Information on tuition fees and ÖH contribution
- Duration of study: 6 semesters
- Language: German
- ECTS: 180
- Research strength at the highest level
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria is the strongest research university in the country – with over 440 dedicated researchers and an annual research budget of around 21 million euros, it sets standards in applied research. - Close ties to the economy
Through collaborations with more than 630 companies and organizations, the FH OÖ offers practice-oriented study programs that are directly tailored to the requirements of the job market – including internships, project work and direct contact with industry. - Internationally well connected
With over 250 partner universities worldwide, numerous exchange programs and English-language study programs, the FH OÖ promotes global perspectives and international careers. - Practical teaching with real added value
Lecturers with professional experience, real case studies and project work ensure a close integration of theory and practice – students learn in an application-oriented and business-like manner. - Individual study design through small groups and flexible formats
Small class sizes, fixed timetables and flexible organizational forms – whether full-time, part-time or dual – enable personal support, good planning and optimal compatibility with work and everyday life.