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Wilhelm Büchner Universityof Applied Sciences Darmstadt
Engineering - Technology Management - Computer Science - Digital Media
Germany's Largest Private University for Technology
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The spirit of a university is shaped by the people who learn, teach and work there. They all contribute to the image of the university and make it unique. At Wilhelm Büchner University you meet committed students and professors who share a desire for the highest standards in teaching and learning.Since 1997 our university offers working professionals the opportunity to study for a degree.
Experienced professors support them with contemporary, proven methods and media of modern distance learning. At Wilhelm Büchner University we nurture the next generati-on of scientists and researchers who expand their practical experience while studying. Time and again companies con-firm that our graduates prove themselves after completing their studies.
Moreover, the distance learning universities of the Klett Group fulfill a social responsibility against the background of demographic change. At Wilhelm Büchner University with its extensive experience, lifelong learning is not a buzzword but a reality.
Dr. h. c. Michael KlettChairman of the Supervisory Board of Ernst Klett AG
Welcome
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Contents:Wilhelm Büchner University (page 4) About Us
Our People (page 8)Our Commitment to Teaching Quality and First-Class Service
Our Courses (page 11)Diversity plus Specialization Equals Future
Our Concept (page 16)The Ideal Way to a University Degree for Working People
Networking (page 18)Success through Strong Partnerships
Our Commitment (page 20) Committed to Service
Our Students (page 21)Motivated and Successful
Imprint:
President: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen DeickeChancellor: Thomas KirchenkampCompetent Institution: Hochschule für BerufstätigeDarmstadt GmbHManagement Board: Maziar Arsalan, Dr. Henning Stumpp© Wilhelm Büchner UniversityOstendstrasse 364319 PfungstadtGErMAny
Tel.: 0049 6157 806-806Fax: 0049 6157 806-401
Foreword
Computer science and engineering constitute key technolo-gies – driving innovations that offer solutions for the challen-ges of our time. Qualified professionals and executives are in high demand in these industries. Wilhelm Büchner University offers the courses needed to train the computer scientists, engineers, industrial engineers, and technology managers of the future.
We set the highest standards when it comes to the quality of our teaching and we are experts in online and distance learning for working professionals, recognizing the needs of mature, working students. Service comes first at Wilhelm Büchner University.
Today, we are the largest private university for technology in Germany. Together with our partners from business and science, we continuously ensure that our courses offer the highest quality, academic excellence, and maximum rele-vance to professional practice. For its graduates, Wilhelm Büchner University opens up the best career prospects in dynamic growth sectors.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen DeickePresident of Wilhelm Büchner University
Our History
Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt offered its first course (Computer Science) in 1997, and more than 300 students registered for it in the first year. Two further courses in Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering soon followed, and the process of switching to the two-tier system with bachelor’s and master’s degrees started in 2007.
The range of courses has since been expanded to include further courses in Computer Science, IT Management and Media Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Technology Management. Since 2011, departments have been pooling their scientific core competencies in our Graduate School, which takes an intensive and interdisciplinary approach to tea-ching and research. It focuses on technical postgraduate courses and therefore provides high-level master’s degrees to develop students’ leadership qualities and prepare them for a career in international corporations.
Today Wilhelm Büchner University is the largest private University for Technology in Germany with more than 6,000 students.
Pioneers in Distance LearningWilhelm Büchner University is part of the Klett Group, one of Europe’s leading private pro-viders of educational services. Klett brings together several well-established institutions for distance learning in Germany, for instance the “Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt”. With the foundation of Wilhelm Büchner University, Klett expanded its portfolio into academic studies.
We have ever since been committed to developing courses that meet current and future requirements of the business world. Furthermore, we strive to incorporate qualifications such as management skills, leadership and communication into our technical courses. We remain committed to these ideas now and will continue to do so in the future.
Wilhelm Büchner University
About Us
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SciencesUniversity
of Applied
State Approval and Accreditation
Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences is a state-accredited university and has been approved as a private university by the Hessen State Ministry of Higher Education, research and the Arts. This status guarantees the university’s academic quality and its degrees are therefore directly comparable with those of any established state-run university.
The Wissenschaftsrat (Wr, German Council of Science and Humanities) is an important advisory body in the Federal republic of Germany. It provides consultation to both the German Federal Government and the state governments in the areas of the sciences, research, and the develop-ment of universities. In July 2016, Wilhelm Büchner University was granted 5-year institutional accreditation by the Wissenschaftsrat and is thus entitled to use the accreditation seal.
The well-known accreditation agencies ACQUIn (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute) and ZEvA (Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency) are authorized to award the quali-ty seal of the German Accreditation Council. Their accreditation certifies that all courses at Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences meet predefined quality criteria. They provide guidance and information for students, employers, and higher education institutions. It also contributes to more transparency and comparability on an international basis in the market of degree courses. It provides assurance that qualifications awarded by Wilhelm Büchner University are recognized nationally and internationally.
Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences received the DIn En ISO 9001:2008 certification for the first time in 2010. The ISO 9001 certification, with its annual audits, demonstrates that the university’s quality management system and all processes meet the requirements of the standard as issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In 2011, Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences also obtained the new standard ISO 29990:2010, Learning services for non-formal education and training – basic requirements for service providers. This internationally recognized standard for learning service providers confirms that Wilhelm Büchner University follows the standard’s framework in all parts of its organization. Design and delivery of the courses, tutors’ and lecturers’ qualifications and competences, as well as the administration and services provided, meet the high requirements of the standard.
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A New Name – a New Orientation In 2007 Wilhelm Büchner University celebrated its 10th anniversary and rebranded itself with its present name and a new corporate image. “During the first ten years of its existence the university has built up an excellent reputation” says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Deicke, president of the university. “The quality of our courses and the academic degrees that offer excellent career prospects have won Wilhelm Büchner University recognition in Germany’s higher education landscape.”
The name also expresses innovative achievement. The university’s recent history has seen a lot of change in structure and content. new departments have been founded, the spectrum of subjects has been widened and the two-tiered study system with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees has been implemented. This development is reflec-ted in the name Wilhelm Büchner University.
Unique ProfileWilhelm Büchner (1816–1892) completed an apprenticeship as a pharmacist before studying chemistry in Heidelberg and Giessen with Justus von Liebig. In his parental home in Darmstadt he had already carried out first process experiments to create coloring agents that simplified the new production method for blue dye. In 1845 he established his "ultramarine factory" in Pfungstadt. He also participated in interna- tional fairs and was one of those honored at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855. His products were eventually deli- vered to almost all European countries as well as to customers in Asia and America. He quickly became a successful and prosperous entrepreneur who continued to carry out research and experiments throughout his life. He also led the way with his political and social work, which is why he is today seen as an innovator of his time.
Besides his passion for technology, innovation, uniqueness and entrepreneurial spirit are attributes that describe Wilhelm Büchner and also define the university. Wilhelm Büchner University is more than a name – it is our unique profile. The name also aims to raise awareness of Wilhelm Büchner in his own right and not simply as the younger brother of the writer Georg Büchner, who is perhaps more widely known. Wilhelm Büchner lived and worked in the town of Pfungstadt and with the universi-ty’s name we would like to demonstrate our close relationship with the town.
Wilhelm Büchner
Innovation, Uniqueness and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Our Profile
Journey into the Future
Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences is an innovative university for technology with an interdisciplinary approach. Its core subjects are Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Media, and Technology Management.
Our concept of distance and online learning offers flexible paths to distance learning degrees for working professionals. High-quality courses and perso-nalized support for students throughout their studies are the hallmarks of Wilhelm Büchner University. We regard continuous advancement in research across departments as the basis for academic innovation and thus maintain and develop expertise in technical as well as educational fields.
research efforts at our university contribute to the development of new and future-oriented courses in cooperation with our business partners. The portfolio of our courses integrates areas of management, leadership, and communication that are required in today’s cross-linked working environment.
Our students gain in-depth knowledge and key skills that prepare them for inter-national specialist and management positions.
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University Leadership
Our People
Our Commitment to Teaching Quality and First-Class Service
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President and DeanProf. Dr.-Ing.Jürgen Deicke
“We are the largest private University for Technology in Germany. But what really counts is the success of each of our students.”
Vice PresidentProf. Dr. Jürgen Otten
ChancellorThomas Kirchenkamp
Managing Director Maziar Arsalan
“Our students’ needs always come first with us. We guarantee high quality support in all phases of their studies.”
“Our graduates are quali-fied to undertake special and managerial tasks in both the national and international arena.”
Our People
Our Commitment to Teaching Quality and First-Class Service
The Deans at Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences
Directors of Studies at Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Ballas Control Engineering
Prof. Dr. Frank Bescherer Technology Management
Prof. Dr. Rainer Elsland Energy Economics and Energy Systems
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Fuchs Software Engineering
Prof. Dr. José Granda Mechatronics Systems
Dr. Marie-Luise Groß Business Information Systems
Dr. Stefan Guthe Computer Engineering
Prof. Dr. Michael Haag Energy, Environmental and Process Technology
Prof. Dr. Ing. Christoph Heinrich Automotive Engineering
Prof. Dr. Dieter Herschel Design
Prof. Dr. Ralf Isenmann Innovation and Technology Management
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kalbe Game Development, Computer Graphics
Dr. Lukas Kettner Principles of natural Sciences Dipl.-Päd. Bernd-Uwe Kiefer Management, Communication, Organization
Prof. Dr. Sabine Landwehr-Zloch General Business Administration
Prof. Dr. Ralph Lausen Technical Thermodynamics/Fluidmechanics and Fluid Machinery
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eiken Lübbers Mechatronics
Prof. Ulrich Luenemann Cooperation CSUS
Dr. Shakib Manouchehri IT-Management
Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Maschek Control and Signaling Installations
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eberhard Mathée Electronics and Telecommunications
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Mödder Machine Elements
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Ostermayer Industrial Engineering
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Ulrich Petersohn Electrical Engineering and Automation
Dr. Christoph Pohl Energy Management
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rösch Mechanical Engineering and railroad Vehicle Maintenance
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dierk Schoen Measurement Technology
Dipl.-Kauffrau / Volljuristin Ute Schottmüller-Einwag Law and Economic Law
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Schuchmann Process Engineering
Prof. Erich Stein Energy Information networks
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Monika Trundt Principles of Electrical Engineering
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Wack Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Dr. habil. Guido Walz Principles of Mathematics and natural Sciences
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Weber robotics
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Wellerdick Technical Mechanics and Design of Mechatronic Systems
Prof. Dr. Johannes Windeln Materials Engineering, Materials Science
Prof. Dr. Peter Zöller-Greer Media Technology, Multimedia, Artificial Intelligence
Dean Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dierk SchoenDepartment of Engineering Sciences
Dean Prof. Dr. Sabine Landwehr-ZlochDepartment of General Business Administration
Dean Prof. Dr. Michael HaagDepartment of Energy, Environmental and Process Technology
Dean Prof. Dr. Jürgen OttenDepartment of Computer Science
The University CouncilThe Council acts as a consultancy to the university. It compri-ses experienced individuals from the business and scientific communities. They play a key role in supporting the strategic planning processes of Wilhelm Büchner University. Furthermore, the Council helps ensure our courses meet current and future market requirements.
“We have made a commitment to providing forward-looking
curricula and top-quality degree courses to our students.”
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Wilhelm HeukenHead of Currenta Bildung,Leverkusen
Prof. Dr. Klaus-Michael AhrendCo-CEO HEAG Holding AG, Darmstadt
Dr. Matthias HammerVice President Avionic Systems Engineering Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, Donauwörth
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Bock PresidentHochschule Bochum
Dr. Markus LangCoordination TechnologySensorsrobert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart
Susanne Herwagen-RoumeliotisManager Opel Group Learning and Development, Opel Group GmbH, rüsselsheim
Members of the University Council:
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Courses – Established and Future-OrientedWilhelm Büchner University offers a wide range of practical and future-oriented degree courses in the fields of Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical and Information engineering, Industrial Engineering and Technology Management. The bachelor’s degree courses give the syllabus its distinctive character and underscore its interna-tional outlook. With their practical focus, they prepare students to enter their chosen profession in either six or seven semesters and enable them to pursue a career on the back of a university degree. The Graduate School of Wilhelm Büchner University concentrates on master’s degree courses. Here, graduates with a bachelor’s degree can strengthen their knowledge in a scientific manner and build on their leadership skills. The international focus and comparability of our courses gives graduates outstanding opportunities, particularly on today’s globalized job market.
Ready for Leadership RolesBy incorporating key skills such as the capacity for teamwork, foreign languages, business knowledge, leadership and communication into each and every degree course, Wilhelm Büchner University doesn’t just produce outstanding computer scientists, engineers, industrial engineers and technology managers – it also gives graduates the tools they need to become successful executives and leaders.
Our Courses
Diversity plus Specialization Equals Future
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The Degree Programs
State of the Art and Application-Oriented
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MSc in IT ManagementMSc in Technology and Innovation Management l Energy Engineering l Materials Science l Software Technology
MBA in Engineering Management
International Master’s Degrees (taught in English)
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Bachelor’s Degrees (taught in German) Master’s Degrees (taught in German)
Computer Science BSc in Computer ScienceBSc in Business Information SystemsBSc in Digital Media l Game Development l Social Media l Media Design
BSc Game Development BSc in Information and Knowledge ManagementBSc in Applied Computer Science l Digital Media l Business Information Systems l App Development l IT Security
BEng in Computer Engineering l Communication Engineering l Automation Engineering l Computer Science and Energy
Engineering ScienceBEng in Electrical and Information Engineeringl Control and Signaling Installations l Automation Technology l Telecommunications l Smart Grids
BEng in Automotive Engineering BEng in Mechanical EngineeringBEng in Mechanical Engineering InformaticsBEng in Mechatronics l General Mechatronics l robotics l railroad Vehicle Maintenance
Energy-, Environmental- and Process EngineeringBEng in Chemical EngineeringBEng in Energy Process EngineeringBEng Food Process Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Technology ManagementBSc in Energy Economics and Management BSc in Technical Business Administration BEng in Industrial Engineering, ProductionBEng in Industrial Engineering, LogisticsBEng in Industrial Engineering, Energy TechnologyBEng in Industrial Engineering, Information Technology
Computer Science MSc in Media Informatics MSc in Business Information SystemsMSc in Distributed and Mobile ApplicationsMSc in Embedded Systems
Engineering Science MEng in Electrical Engineering MEng in Mechanical Engineering MEng in Mechatronics
Industrial Engineering and Technology ManagementMSc in Innovation and Technology Management l Quality Management l Innovation Management l Technology Management l EntrepreneurshipMSc in IT ManagementMSc in Industrial EngineeringMBA in Engineering Management
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International Master's Degree Courses
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MSc in IT Management (taught in English)
IT managers work in companies at the interface between business and information-technology processes. They plan, steer, and monitor company IT, including its allocated resources, thus helping to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the enterprise. Moreover, they are in a position to evaluate modern information technologies and show where they can be of benefit in the design and optimization of the value creation process, whether locally or in an international business environment.
This master’s program is designed for IT specialists, computer scientists, engineers, natural scientists, and economists who require background knowledge for implementing and managing IT servicesin managerial and executive positions. In this program you gain the expertise and competences you need to successfully master organi-zational tasks. Implementation of the measures that result from your work will be cost-efficient and effective. As a graduate, you will be able to formulate and put into practice an IT strategy based on compa-ny goals and business processes. As an IT manager in your firm, you are the vital link between IT and business policies.
Therefore, our course of studies offers you the management skills and the expertise you need to plan and develop modern IT architectures. you gain the knowledge required in the subdisciplines relevant to IT environments and you develop the soft skills necessary in order to feel comfortable in executive positions and project management. your expertise and management skills also form an excellent basis for a position in business consulting. With this master’s degree you are also eligible for senior civil service positions and for admission to Ph.D. programs.
The level of innovation in IT and in processes supported by informa-tion systems is extremely high. The IT Management master’s degree course readies you for a wide range of possibilities and providesexcellent long-term perspectives at home and in the international job market.
MSc IT Management – Your Syllabus at a Glance
FundamentalsQuantitative Methods and Financial Mathematics, Project Management and Management Techniques, Organizational Development, Elective: (1 of 2) Corporate Management, Distributed Information Systems
Core AreaStrategic Information Management, International Management and Inter-cultural Communication, Management of IT Projects and Quality, IT Innovation Management, IT Service Management, Collaboration Engineering,
Specialization (You choose two modules)IT Controlling, IT Security Management, Software Architecture and Concepts, E-Business Management
Scientific Application and Project StudiesBusiness research Methods, Speciali-zation Elective (in one of the chosen modules), Project Work
Master’s Thesis
Total 120 credits
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The Degree Programs
International Master's Degree Courses
MSc in Technology and Innovation Management (taught in English)
With the informatization of traditional industries and the arrival of the Internet of things in factories the fourth industrial revolution starts – Industry 4.0. In the future businesses will connect their information and communication technology systems (ICT) with each other and with the Internet to form Cyber Physical Systems (CPS). Smart factories emerge which are characterized by resource efficiency and ergonomics.
Businesses are looking for qualified candidates who have technological competence and knowledge in the area of technology and innovation management. In great demand are those who also have an analytical mind for research-oriented work in particular in an international context. The master’s course in Technology and Innovation Management prepares you for precisely this environment.
This course is suited to graduates of economics, industrial engineering, and related subjects with at least one year of professional work exper- ience. As a graduate of this master’s degree course, you will be well prepared for a broad range of positions and careers in the context of industry 4.0. you will be introduced to the success factors of the tech- nology-based engineering and learn how to apply this knowledge. Building on your fundamental knowledge of business and economic methodologies you will deepen and broaden your specialist knowledge in the areas of technology and innovation management as well as gene-ral management in an international and technical context. In addition, you will acquire advanced technical understanding in your chosen tech-nology track.
The research focus of the course is demonstrated by your work on a research proposal, the literature review and master’s thesis that build on this. you will develop the problem-solving skills that can be applied in all professional situations. With a Master of Science in Technology and Innovation Management, you are qualified to work in a technical position in an international organization and perform complex management and specialist tasks in the context of industry 4.0.
MSc Technology and Innovation Management – Your Syllabus at a Glance
Technology and Innovation ManagementQuality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Innovation Management, Innovation Strategies, Technology Management, r & D Management
General ManagementInternational Management and Intercultural Communication, Organizational Development, Collaboration Engineering
Technical Specialization – Engineering TechnologiesTechnology Track 1 – Energy Engineering
Technology Track 2 – Materials Science
Technology Track 3 – Software Technology
Research Focus and Master’s Thesis
Total 120 credits
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The Degree Programs
International Master's Degree Courses
MBA in Engineering Management (taught in English)
The acquisition of management and business skills as well as soft skills such as teamwork and team leadership, presentation, and communication in an international environment and with media support is particularly important for professional specialists in tech-nology and natural sciences.
This postgraduate master’s course is suited to specialists or executi-ve managers with a first degree in the fields of engineering or natural and computer science. This one-year course is targeted at graduates of eight-semester bachelor’s courses (with a minimum of 240 ECTS credit points). In combination with at least two years of professional experience after your first degree, you complement your specialist knowledge with business administration know-how and modern management methods. The profile is suited to managerial functions in departmental organizations or on the management board.
As a graduate of this MBA course, you will benefit from technical and scientific know-how combined with good management training. you are able to work in an interdisciplinary manner, design processes across subject areas, and therefore take on demanding manage-ment roles. Moreover, the profile is suited to managerial functions in departmental organizations or on the management board.
MBA Engineering Management –Your Syllabus at a Glance
Core AreaCorporate Management, International Management and Intercultural Communication, Strategic Innovation and Technology Management, Quantitative Methods and Financial Mathematics
Electivesyou choose 1 module: Collaboration Engineering, Quality Management, r & D Management
Project-Based Studies(including Master's Thesis)
Total 60 credits
Personalized Support
Wilhelm Büchner University specializes in flexible, high-quality distance and online learning, serving students with highly respected degree qualifications. Students with work or family commitments who wish to study for a degree can join us without losing their income or leaving employment.
Distance and online learning enables students to study from anywhere at any time. It comprises a mixture of printed and online study materials, which is supplemented with our professional tutors. They are experts in distance learning degrees and support students online whenever they encounter difficulties or challenges. All of the studying is done at home and webinars complete the overall curriculum. There are also opportunities for online discussions and collaborative projects with other students. Integrated phases of practical and application-oriented work prepare graduates for demanding positions.
Contents with a Practical FocusIn addition to the curriculum, distance and online learning itself supports the practi-cal orientation at Wilhelm Büchner University because students can apply new knowledge and insights to their working life immediately.
Our dedicated team of academic tutors and administrative staff are experts in dis-tance learning. Their expertise means that students can expect a strong network of support throughout their studies.
Our Concept
The Ideal Way to a University Degree for Working People
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Sacramento, California: Headquarters of CSUS – our partner university in the US
Partner Universities
The College of Engineering and Computer Science in Sacramento is part of the California State University. It is considered one of the leading insti tutions based on its progressive teaching programme and its modern laboratory facilities. This partnership was developed to provide appropriately qualified students of Wilhelm Büchner University an opportunity to study computer science, electrical engineering and mechatronics abroad. During the three-week compact course,
students take part in various laboratory sessions and seminars, which also include a workshop in intercultural communication.
Hochschule Bochum (University of Applied Sciences) is one of Germany’s most respected universities in the field of mecha tronics. There, our
Bachelor students work on complex practical tasks in their robotics, Auto mation and I&C course modules using the university’s modern laboratory facilities.
TU Dresden (Technical University Dresden), which is the undisputed leader in the field of I&C and safety technology in Germany, developed jointly with Wilhelm Büchner University a curriculum for the special
„I&C and safety technology“ module in the electrical engineering course of studies. We also use TU Dresden’s laboratory for the „railway Vehicle Maintenance“ module in the mechatro-nics Bachelor course.
With its outstanding technical equipment and respected know-how, the Merseburg University of Applied Sciences in the southern part of Saxony-Anhalt has become a competent partner that is in great demand among students and businesses alike. Our cooperation allows students
of Electrical and Information Technology (with a major in Telecommunications) as well as of Technical IT (with a research focus on Communications Technology) to benefit from the univer-sity's modern laboratories.
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Today’s world is complex and dynamic. Course development must take into consideration the continuous changes that we encounter. We recognize the need to develop strong partnerships and active networks as key components of our strategy for high quality and courses that meet market trends.
Strategic Alliances with Businesses Good and close relations with businesses bring two major benefits to our courses: we are at the cutting edge of science and technology and offer a strong practical focus. Combining our core competencies with those of our partners creates a unique value proposition: our partners benefit from our academic know-how and tailored courses, while our students find opportunities to gain work experience as part of their degree and make use of business connections for their thesis.
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Networking
Success through Strong Partnerships
Collaboration with Leading AssociationsAs experts in distance and online learning, we are involved in leading associa-tions and proactively cooperate with other experts on improvements in methodo-logy and course content. Distance and online learning offers mature students a curriculum in an accessible form and, what is more, the flexibility to fit their stu-dies around work and other commitments. Course content and curricula are conti-nuously revised and updated to meet the future needs of industry and provide relevant skills. Our courses are designed to be studied on a distance learning basis, using the latest innovations in education to meet the challenges of modern society and the modern work environment.
Arbeitsgemeinschaft für das Fernstudium an Hochschulen
Cooperation in Science and Education Maintaining our network of contacts at universities in Germany and abroad is ext-remely important to us. We actively seek dialogue with other educational experts to discuss issues of quality and development in teaching and research. Our students benefit not only from our own proven expertise, but also from the know-how of these renowned research institutions.
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We Help Students Achieve Their Goals
Students at Wilhelm Büchner University complete their degree alongside work. As this requires great flexibility, we offer them a study program specially tailored to the needs of professionals. Our students can take things at their own pace, giving them the opportunity to get their degree at a rhythm that suits them.
The online campus bridges the gap between the university and long-distance students. Via email, chat programs and forums, students can stay in close contact with both teaching staff and peers, access the latest university information and learn online. Our student support has many years of experience in dealing with long-distance students – and we adapt to our students’ needs. Students can decide when they want to receive study materials, extend supervision periods, suggest specialist talks or subject-specific chats, and book webinar and examina-tion dates well in advance.
Another thing that makes Wilhelm Büchner University unique is that we have no fixed semesters. We register and enroll students all year round.
Your Advantage: A Four-Week Free Trial without Obligation you have a statutory cancellation period of 14 days. In addition, Wilhelm Büchner University gives you a further two weeks to test the course and the service provi-ded. Take your time! If you are still not satisfied and wish to exercise your right of cancellation, you will of course not be charged any tuition fees for this free trial, i.e. they cost nothing whatsoever. If you continue your distance learning course, these four weeks will be counted as part of the normal course length and charged according to the tuition fees listed in the application form.
Our Commitment
Committed to Service
Students at Wilhelm Büchner University change their lives by taking control of their future and fulfilling their professional ambitions. We have great respect for all our hard-working students, who have accepted a remarkable challenge. Many of our students are successful and some go on to win awards for their studies. The following selection shows just how successful some of our graduates are.
Our Students
Our Students – Motivated and Successful
Manfred Haas Graduate of the Technical Business Administration bachelor's and the Innovation and Technology Management master's degree programs, awarded the study prize “Lebenslanges Lernen” (lifelong learning) for 2016 by the Forum DistancE-Learning
Dr.-Ing. Christine Jamin Graduate of the Engineering Management (MBA) mas-ter's degree program, winner of the Master Award 2016.
Andreas Strobel Graduate of the Industrial Engineering master's degree program (M.Sc.), winner of the Master Award 2016
Monika Scheibe Graduate of the Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree program, winner of the Börje-Holmberg Award 2016
Armin Fleckenstein Graduate of the Electrical and Information Engineering bachelor's degree program, winner of the Börje-Holmberg Award 2016
Jessica Kubat Graduate of the Innovation and Technology Management master's degree program (M.Sc.), winner of the Master Award 2015
Christina Krisch Graduate of the Mechatronics in Manufacturing master's degree (M.Eng.), winner of the Master Award 2015
Roland Butcher Graduate of the Electrical Engineering diploma degree program, winner of the Börje-Holmberg Award 2014
Raphael Keßler Graduate of the Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree program, winner of the Börje-Holmberg Award 2014
Silvana Gemmel MSc Business Information Systems graduate and winner of the Master Award 2014
Harald Brunner MSc in Industrial Engineering graduate and winner of the Börje-Holmberg Award 2013
Armin Koch MSc in Business Information Systems graduate and winner of the Master Award 2012
Roelof Berg BEng Computer Engineering graduate and winner of the Börje-Holmberg Award 2012
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Our Graduates Boost Their Careers – A Few Examples
Ursula Friede (Computer Science):After 10 years in an insurance company, she successfully turned to Computer Science and is now working abroad.After leaving secondary school, Ms. Friede trained as an insurance broker and worked for 10 years in this position; however, she had higher aspirations. The distance-learning degree course in Computer Science allowed her to switch to the computer science industry, which brought her job offers while she was still studying. Her Diploma thesis received an award from the German association "Gesellschaft für Informatik" in 2007. Based on her good Diploma result, Ms. Friede was given the opportunity to work as a test analyst in Scotland. She has already started training as a certified tester.
Oliver Glub (Computer Science):He has a 'Diplom' degree with a top grade and brilliant career prospects. After leaving secondary school, Mr. Glub first trained as a power electronics installer and worked afterwards as an electrician. In his spare time, he continued his edu-cation and training up to university entrance level. He also took study trips abroad to improve his language skills and landed a job in Libya. While still working over there, he enrolled at Wilhelm Büchner University. After receiving his Diploma with excellent results (grade: 1.4), Mr. Glub was promoted to project leader, received appro-val for project manager certification and was accepted into the young Manager Circle of Siemens rD, Germany.
Sylva Rother (Mechatronics):She made it from a trained gardener to a graduate engineer with a top grade of 1.0. Following her apprenticeship as a gardener, Ms. rother reoriented her career and started training as a technical drawer. More or less by accident, she then started to work as a detailer. For any further professional advance, however, Ms. rother needed a university degree. And so, besides taking care of her family and con-tinuing to work, she completed her Mechatronics course at Wilhelm Büchner University. She earned the highest possible grade of 1.0, which provided the basis for a new career as a technical designer.
What Our Students Say“I chose the Master's Degree in Technology and Innovation Management because I want to focus more on management aspects. At the same time, I think it's import-ant to stay on track in my area of expertise. For me, this course of studies repre-sents a very solid mix of electrical engineering and management. The fact that the program is offered in English was another factor that led me to choose this parti-cular degree course, as I plan to work in an international environment. One huge advantage to the program is the lack of attendance requirements (apart from exam dates), so that the coursework can be arranged to fit perfectly around a challen-ging professional life. My career goal for the coming years is to actively participate in the networking of industry (Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things). My chosen degree course will prepare me well and help me to achieve this goal.” Alexander Löhrlein, BEng in Electrical and Information Engineering and MSc in Technology and Innovation Management
“My full-time job doesn’t allow me to get to a lecture hall every day. At Wilhelm Büchner University, I can easily contact my tutors with any questions I have and they respond quickly and competently. The biggest advantage for me is that I can structure my studies to suit my needs: I can work on the study materials, which are detailed and comprehensive, at my own pace and in the order that I prefer. Another advantage, especially for working students, is the flexibility to choose the exam dates. After reading the information material, I had a chat with the advisory staff, who were very supportive. I knew straight away that I had made the right decision.” Sebastian Schmitt, BEng Mechanical Engineering
“After I received my ‘Diplom’ in Computer Science from Wilhelm Büchner University, I knew that this was the right place to do my master's. My first degree has already paid off in a big way for me – I received a raise from my employer. But I want to progress in my work and gain a further qualification. The master's in Business Information Systems is exactly the right postgraduate course for me. And I have no doubt that Wilhelm Büchner University is the right place to do it, becau-se I already know they provide good service. So what are my goals? My career prospects will improve with the master's and perhaps I’ll even add a doctorate.” Thomas Stasch, MSc in Business Information Systems
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