Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Bremen offers a program in Information Technology Applications in Production and Economics. This program provides a comprehensive overview of the application of information systems in production and economics, with a focus on innovative information technology.

Program Details

Module Description

The module "Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen: IT-Anwendungen" (Industrial Engineering: IT Applications) provides a comprehensive overview of the application of information systems in production and economics. The module includes laboratory exercises and covers topics such as computer-aided design, computer-aided process planning, and computer-aided manufacturing.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of information systems in production and economics.
• Students will learn to apply methods for production planning and control, and their computer-aided realization.
• Students will understand the handling of interface and data management between product development and order processing.

Contents

• Concept of computer-integrated production
• Product-oriented process chain:
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Computer Aided Process Planning (CAP)
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Order-oriented process chain:
  • Production planning and control systems (PPS)
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Industry 4.0
• Integrating systems:
  • Communication networks
  • Databases
  • Interfaces and product data models
  • Product data management systems (PDM)

Module Responsibility

The module is led by Prof. Dr. Michael Freitag, Department of Production Engineering.

Target Group

The program is aimed at individuals interested in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, production engineering, mechatronics, or system engineering.

Admission Requirements

• University entrance qualification

Course Details

• Course Type: Lecture + Exercise
• Semester: Summer semester
• Credit Points: 6 CP
• Duration: 1 semester
• Workload:
  • Lecture: 14 x 2 hours = 28 hours
  • Exercise/Tutorial: 14 x 4 hours = 56 hours
  • Self-study and exam preparation: 126 hours

Exams and Certification

• Exam: Written exam (test)
• Certification: Module certificate

Participation Fee

The participation fee is 450 Euro (75 Euro per CP). Members of the University of Bremen's alumni association receive a 5% discount.

Program Structure

The program is part of the university's continuing education offerings, with a focus on flexibility and practical application.