Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (part-time) - Desirable knowledge and skills

You should be interested in the following school subjects and perform well in them:

• Mathematics/Physics
• German
• Chemistry

The Fachhochschule Dortmund helps

...and offers a two-day preliminary course in September especially for students on the mechanical engineering study program (part-time), covering the subjects of mathematics and physics. The preliminary course is designed to refresh prior knowledge and make it easier to start studying.

There is also a workshop on time management, working with learning units in the self-study phase and work-life balance.

1. A good command of English is necessary, as specialist literature and articles are often written in English. In addition, project groups are usually international in composition and specialist and negotiation discussions are conducted using technical English.
2. In the eighth semester, sufficient knowledge of English (level B1.2 CEF scale) is required for the Project Management and Communication module, which is held in English.

• Practical skills and abilities
  For engineering degree programs as a whole, practical skills promote imagination, a logical and systematic approach and technical understanding, such as
  • Assembling circuits
  • Interest in technology
  • Enjoying electronics and physics
  • Enjoy experimenting
• PC skills
  • Basic knowledge of working with computers
  • Basic knowledge of common programs
• Extracurricular experience
  • Completion of elective subjects at schools in the field of technology/science is desirable as well as hobby interest in technical contexts

Certain standards and a certain basis of key competencies such as communication and social skills in the various areas are important and expected, particularly because later professional work must primarily be carried out in development and project teams on very complex issues.

• Social skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to approach people
  • Good manners
  • Willingness to work on interdisciplinary projects
• Communication skills
  • Ability to present facts appropriately in language
  • Argumentation skills
  • Oral/visual presentation
  • Communicating knowledge
• Self-competence
  • motivation
  • Willingness to perform
  • Willingness to take responsibility
  • Disciplined work
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Flexibility, stamina
  • Reflecting on own actions
  • Creativity
• Methodological competence
  • Networked, holistic and service-oriented thinking and acting
  • Analytical and conceptual way of thinking and working
  • Composing written work
  • Documenting
  • Good comprehension skills
  • Organizational and coordination skills
  • Technical work skills
• Professional/technical competence
  • General education/broad knowledge
  • Practical skills
  • Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems
  • Professional imagination