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Mosbach, Germany
The DHBW Mosbach is one of nine locations of the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University in the federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in southwestern Germany. More than 3.600 students are enrolled in the 33 undergraduate study degrees. In addition to their studies, the students work at one of the more than 1,100 companies, which cooperate with the university as corporate partners. This is the core of the DHBW cooperative study concept.
International Program in Engineering (IPE) is a one semester program taught completely in English by international lecturers. The 12-week program offers students from around the world the chance to learn cutting edge engineering subjects, experience the best of German industry and participate in a range of exciting excursions.
Theory: emphasis on Industry 4.0 & interactive lectures
Practical: labs, company visits, team-building events
Program Information
Details
Level
Undergraduate and Graduate
Term
Spring
Academic Calendar
IPE Spring Mosbach Campus Early April-Early July
Required GPA
2.75
Language Requirements
Intermediate Spanish (B1-B2)
Language of Instruction
English
Application Deadline
November 15
Costs
Tuition: Pay Central Tuition
Housing: Pay onsite, around $216-$432 per month depending on room size
Meal: Around $216 per month
Scholarship opportunities will be available to select students, determined by their academic performance.
Academic Subjects
Students will take these English-taught courses totaling 30 ECTS (15 academic credits in the U.S.):
- Automation Systems Engineering
- Extended concepts in automation
- “Integrated Industry”: Seminar and Excursion
- Simulative engineering
- Engineering Operations & Business Management
- Management of Industrial Processes
- Project Management
- International Business
- Production and Information Management
- Business information systems in production and logistics
- Advanced concepts in production management
- Interdisciplinary seminar & lab practice
- Embedded Systems
- Embedded Systems/IoT –Basics
- Technical Information Management
- Lab practice: embedded systems seminar
- Individual Student Research Project
- Social and Non-Technical Skills
- Intensive language course
- Additional intercultural lectures
- Social programs, excursions & trips
Students who successfully complete the semester in Germany will receive 15 credits at Central for the following approved courses:
- ROBO 420
- ETM 462 or MGT 333 or TM 362 (based on student’s academic program and approval of academic advisor)
- MIS 201
- ROBO 280
- ROBO 490 or ROBO 497 (choice approved by academic advisor)
- Fulfillment of Central’s International General Education Requirement
Students who have completed one of these courses for a grade of “C” or better prior to the IPE Program may choose to receive credit instead for HUM 330 or IS 360.
Credits:
30ECTS=15 Credits
- Automation Systems Engineering
Eligibility
School of Engineering, Science, and Technology students
Must be an undergraduate SEST student with specific academic qualification. Applicants should have a foundational knowledge of mathematics, physics, information management/programming (with proficiency in at least one programming language), and general technical modules. Approval by an academic advisor is required.
Internship Opportunities
Available and optional for students who are interested in pursuing an internship and will need to have a resume prepared.
Contact Information
Zongxiang Mei
Global Engagement at Central
Barnard Hall, Room 418
860.832.2043
zongxiang.mei@ccsu.edu