Mechatronics, Design & Innovation | Bachelor

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Duration of study

6 Semesters | 180 ECTS

Time model & Language

Full-time | German

Prerequisites

University entrance qualification or relevant professional qualification with additional exams

Academic Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Business | BA or B.A.

Tuition fee

EUR 363,36 / semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) for EU and EEA citizens

Electives

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT and Management

Before studying Mechatronics, Design & Innovation

The bachelor's program Mechatronics, Design & Innovation prepares you for the challenges and demands of professional life with an innovative and comprehensive curriculum. The smart mix of engineering modules and management courses combined with individual electives and exchange opportunities, offers a broad, state-of-the-art degree program.

The study program Mechatronics, Design & Innovation

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Overview

In the first year of study, students in this bachelor's program acquire basic knowledge in in the following areas of engineering sciences:

Mathematics
Engineering Physics
Engineering Mechanics
Materials Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science.

Starting in the second semester, students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of innovative electives and explore interdisciplinary topics such as digital and measurement technology, automation, electrical drives and dynamics.Special emphasis is placed on mechatronic subjects such as control engineering, embedded systems and robotics, as well as future technologies such as e-mobility, data science and the Internet of Things.

To be a successful engineer today, you need to have an entrepreneurial mindset in addition to basic technical knowledge. With content in the areas of foreign languages, management and entrepreneurship, our graduates acquire these essential skills.

This multifaceted approach and our international network of partner universities around the world make our graduates particularly attractive on the global job market.

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Phillip Kronthaler Head of Department & Studies

Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.

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MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® is one of the most successful universities in the German-speaking region and Europe. Renowned business experts teach in small groups, distinguished lecturers ensure academic quality in all areas, and the dedicated MCI team supports students in their endeavors such as internships, research, and stays abroad.

Admission

Applications for studies are accepted on an ongoing basis via our online application platform. In the interests of your further planning, we recommend that you submit your application early.

Applications for several degree programs at MCI in parallel are possible and welcome, as long as the motivation for the chosen studies can be conclusively demonstrated.

Dates & Deadlines

Application deadline	Interview
Nov 17, 2024	Dec 2 - 4, 2024
Feb 2, 2025	Feb 17 - 19, 2025
Apr 6, 2025	Apr 22 - 24, 2025
May 18, 2025	Jun 2 - 4, 2025

Prerequisites

Generally, admission to the program is available to the following persons:

Individuals with a university entrance qualification for a social, business or legal sciences study program (e.g. school-leaving exam, appropriate university entrance equivalency exam etc.)

Individuals without a university entrance qualification, but with relevant professional qualification, provided that one of the following requirements is fulfilled:

school-leaving certificate from a relevant vocational secondary school
completion of a dual education course with a relevant apprenticeship

Persons without a university entrance qualification but with relevant vocational qualifications must additionally sit entrance exams in German, English (Level II) and Mathematics (Level I). The level of the exams corresponds to that of a non-school university entrance qualification in social & economic sciences.

Persons in their last year at school wishing to apply for a place on the program before taking their final exams must include their most current school report with their application. Successful applicants must subsequently submit their school-leaving examination certificate before the start of the first semester.

Procedures

In just two steps to your desired study program at MCI:

Step 1 – Online application: CV & motivation

A complete online application consists of a CV, a letter of motivation, information on educational background, qualifications, professional career, social achievements and academic as well as professional goals. We would like to know why you are applying to study at MCI.

You may apply for more than one degree program at the same time, provided you can conclusively explain your respective motivations in your letter of motivation.

Step 2 – Online admission interview

In the second step, all applicants will be invited to an online admission interview.

In this interview, we want to get to know you. We are particularly interested in your motivation to study at MCI as well as your professional and personal goals you want to achieve with the help of your studies.

Within three weeks after the admission interview, we will inform you about the admission decision.

Preparation (Mathematics and Physics)

We offer a course in Basic Mathematics & Science to complement the curriculum and provide the best possible introduction to this study program. If you feel that you are not completely familiar with the secondary school material or have not been studying Mathematics and Physics intensively for a long time, these pre-science basics are ideal for refreshing the fundamentals and then solving exercises independently during your studies to achieve optimum learning success.

Scope: 1 hour per week per semester (corresponds to 15 teaching units) in Mathematics and Physics (of which approx. 2/3 in class and 1/3 asynchronously via our learning platform)

Period: in the last two weeks of September

Costs: EUR 50,-

As one of the leading high-tech companies in Austria, Infineon Technologies Austria is, according to its growth strategy, always searching for high potentials. Due to the excellent problem solving skills of its alumni, especially in regard of interdisciplinarity, internationality and feasibilty, the MCI Mechatronics Master program is one of the most promising programs in Austria.

Dr. Sabine Herlitschka

CEO Infineon Technologies, Villach

While studying Mechatronics, Design & Innovation

The program is characterized by the quality of its content, its closeness to the business world, an individualized course of study, highly topical subject areas and internationality. Through close cooperation with our business partners and an integrated internship, students gain valuable practical experience already during their bachelor's studies. Personal development and the acquisition of social and intercultural skills are as much part of the program as the transfer of comprehensive professional know-how.

Mechanical and electrical engineering are among the world's most important industries and are considered the foundation of all technical innovation.

Due to its strong connection with IT, digitalization is becoming increasingly important in this field, and mechatronics has established itself as a new basic engineering discipline.

The focus on design in it's true sense as a creative process and the orientation towads highly relevant topcis strengthen value creation and innovation in a special way.

Module Overview

Subject	%
Mechatronics & Fundamentals of Engineering	26%
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & IT	28%
Management & Languages	6%
Electives	26%
Bachelor Thesis & Professional Internship	14%

Time Model

The bachelor's program in Mechatronics, Design & Innovation is a full-time program. The bachelor's program in Mechatronics, Design & Innovation is a full-time program.

In full-time studies, lectures and seminars take place on weekdays, and blocked units allow for intensive study of individual topics. The classes usually take place from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12:15 pm and/or from 13:30 pm to 16:45 pm. In exceptional cases, the times may vary and the lessons and / or examinations may take place outside the specified times or possibly on Saturdays.

Academic Degree

Graduates of the program are conferred the academic title of Bachelor of Science in Engineering, in short BSc or B.Sc. This is attested by a leaving certificate, the Bachelor diploma, the international diploma supplement, and further documents where relevant. MCI Alumni are entitled to combine their academic degree with the brand “MCI” to provide trust and orientation in an increasingly intransparent international education market. Example: BSc (MCI).
Source: GZ BMWF-52.330/0195-I/6/2013

Interdisciplinary Electives

Our interdisciplinary electives provide you with the opportunity to tailor your academic journey to your own interests and goals.

Interdisciplinary electives are cross-curricular courses on current trends and developments.

They allow you to discuss topics from different perspectives and interact with students and faculty from other disciplines.

During your studies you have the unique chance to choose such a course from a wide range of topics within the following focus areas:

Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Sustainability
Digitalization
Globalization
Society

The electives offer the opportunity to deepen your own interests and broaden your horizons. Join us as we enter a world of learning, exploration, and growth! Read more.

Electives

Starting from the second semester, our students have the possibility to create a part of their study plan by freely choosing two out of five modules. These include highly relevant topics such as "Internet of Things", "e-Mobility", "Mobile Robotics & Vision" and "Machine Learning & Data Science".

Together with the individual choice of the internship and the topic of the bachelor thesis, up to one third of the study program can be personalized. In addition, it is still possible to specialize in the fields of mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

Curriculum & Courses

A1. Mechatronics & Fundamentals of Engineering

Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Mathematics & Numerical Mathematics	4 \| 5	4 \| 5	4 \| 5
Physics	4 \| 5
Thermo & Fluid Dynamics				4 \| 5
Control Engineering				4 \| 5	3 \| 5
Robotics & Automation Technology				4 \| 5	3 \| 5
Elective Product Design			4 \| 5