Bachelor's Degree Programmes at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences offers a total of 15 full-time Bachelor's degree programmes and four part-time Bachelor's degree programmes across the Faculties of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Law and Business and Economics.

All Bachelor's degree programmes start in the winter semester. International Business & Economics (B.A.) also starts in the summer semester.

Business Administration (B.A.)

Entirely in German taught Business Administration programme with a strong focus on practical experience: Gain solid business fundamentals and shape your studies around your interests with a wide range of elective courses – from marketing and accounting to taxation and tourism management. A practical semester also gives you valuable real-world experience.

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Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B.Sc.)

These Electrical Engineering and Information Technology bachelor studies are very practice-oriented and offer five future-related specialisation subjects: automation technology, embedded systems, electrical engineering, vehicle electronics and information technology. You will be trained in the fields of mathematics, physics, computer science, electrical engineering and communication technology. It is taught entirely in German.

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Informatics (B.Sc.)

These Informatics bachelor studies address the different task fields of informatics such as process structuring, system architecture, network building, hardware and software development and implementation as well as the economic and ergonomic design of application systems. It is entirely taught in German.

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International Business and Economics (B.A.)

In the six-semester programme IBE, the business studies programme is specialised in international aspects. Students are prepared for their career entry by acquiring intersectoral competencies for management positions in internationally operating companies, associations and organisations. The entire programme can be completed in English. The integrated semester abroad at one of our more than 70 partner universities enables students to get to know other cultures and behavioural patterns in management.

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International Business Law (LL.B.)

This programme is designed for students interested in an international career. It is taught predominantly in German, with selected courses in English. You will gain fundamental knowledge in business law and economics, improve your English skills and tailor your studies through elective modules and specialisations.

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Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)

Mechanical Engineering is a classic among technical degree programmes – traditional, innovative and future-oriented. The programme is taught entirely in German and takes seven semesters. Upon successful completion, graduates may use the professional title “engineer”. Admission requires a four-week internship in a company.

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Mechatronics and Robotics (B.Eng.)

Mechatronics and robotics are key technologies driving the digital transformation of the future across industry, science, society and public administration. The programme is taught entirely in English. Mechatronics combines three core engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical and software engineering.

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Multimedia Marketing (B.Sc.)

This six-semester programme combines digital marketing, business, IT, media design and psychology. You will learn how to create effective marketing strategies and engaging content across digital and multimedia channels, including social media and online marketing. The programme is taught entirely in German and includes a practical semester, preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities in digital marketing.

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Law of Digitalization (LL.B.)

This Bachelor’s programme Digital Law prepares future experts to shape and support the digital transformation from a legal perspective – in companies, public administration and start-ups. Key topics include platform economics, data protection, IT compliance, artificial intelligence and robotics. The programme is taught entirely in German.

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E-Government (B.Sc.)

This practice-integrated Bachelor’s programme Administrative Information Technology is offered in cooperation with the Thuringian Ministry of Finance. It combines IT and public administration to prepare students for careers in the digital transformation of public services. The programme is taught entirely in German.

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Business Informatics (B.Sc.)

Business Informatics builds on the findings of informatics and links them to the requirements of the economy. You will learn about information and communication systems that are used to support business processes and decision making in organisations as well as in public administration. The program is taught entirely in English.

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Business Informatics and Digital Transformation (B.Sc.) part-time

The part-time Business Informatics program, with a focus on digitalization, addresses the key topics related to the management of IT solutions in companies and organizations across a wide range of industries. It is entirely taught in German.

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Industrial Engineering and Digitalization (B.Eng.) part-time

This part-time Industrial Engineering programme addresses the ongoing digitalisation of industry and combines solid engineering knowledge with comprehensive business and IT skills. The programme is taught entirely in German.

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Business Psychology (B.Sc.)

The entirely in German taught Business Psychology degree combines key psychological methods and insights with their practical application and the fundamentals of business administration. A high-quality academic education paired with extensive practical experience makes this an exciting and future-oriented degree programme.

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Business Law (LL.B.)

This Bachelor’s programme Business Law focuses on practice-oriented legal training with a strong connection to business and economics. You will also develop key skills in foreign languages, IT and social competence. The programme is taught entirely in German.

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Wirtschaftsrecht (LL.B.) part-time

This part-time Bachelor’s programme Business Law combines legal knowledge with solid business administration skills and includes practice-oriented projects alongside your career. The programme is taught entirely in German and prepares you for a career as a business lawyer.

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Business and Economics (B.A.)

This six-semester Business & Economics Bachelor’s programme combines business administration and economics to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic contexts and their interconnections, including current topics such as the digitalisation of the economy. The programme is taught entirely in German.

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The Bachelor's Degree

The bachelor’s degree program at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences leads to a first professional degree after six or seven semesters of standard study. In addition to foundational knowledge and methodological skills, the individual degree programs also impart practical professional qualifications, thereby providing students with excellent preparation for entering the workforce.

In many bachelor’s degree programs, students complete a practical semester at a company. The bachelor’s thesis can also be written in collaboration with a company. Often, students establish contacts during the internship semester or while working on their bachelor’s thesis that later lead to a career opportunity.

After completing their bachelor’s degree, students can begin their professional careers or deepen their academic knowledge by pursuing a master’s degree.