The Institute for Management and Entrepreneurship (IFM) coordinates and oversees courses and additional qualifications in the fields of economics, environmental studies and social sciences for all faculties and degree programmes at Ulm University of Technology.
The IFM’s interdisciplinary course offering is complemented by the programmes provided by the Language Centre. Together, these modules form part of the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes as compulsory and compulsory-elective subjects. In addition, the IFM offers additional qualifications in the area of key competencies. In addition, the teaching staff supervise final-year projects and conduct research on current topics within their specialist fields.
The curriculum in the Department of Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo) at the University of Ulm (THU) includes introductory business courses such as “Introduction to Business Administration” and “Fundamentals of Marketing.” In addition, social, environmental, and legal topics are covered, for example in the course “Globalization and Sustainability.”
In addition to technical content, the curriculum at THU also emphasizes interdisciplinary skills. Depending on the degree program and academic regulations, students take one or more modules from the WiSo and foreign language areas. In some degree programs, individual WiSo modules are integrated as required courses.
Course offerings & information:
Most Master's degree courses at Ulm University of Applied Sciences (THU) include modules from the field of economics. Depending on the degree program, these are compulsory, alternative or elective subjects. The specific requirements can be found in your respective study and examination regulations.
The Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (IFM) offers these modules and also supervises Master's theses in the relevant subject areas.
If you would like to choose alternative modules or take additional courses from the Bachelor's area, you will find information on the registration and admission procedure on the relevant page.
During your Computer Science studies at Ulm University of Applied Sciences (THU), you will take several modules offered by our institute.
These modules cover key competencies in languages as well as business and social sciences. They are an integral part of your curriculum and may include mandatory or elective components, depending on your study regulations.
Most WiSo and foreign language courses take place on a weekly basis. Registration is required to take part in these courses.
Registration for the WiSo and language courses takes place via the online portal SELMA.
Study and examination achievements in the field of economics and social sciences (WiSo) or foreign languages can be recognized or credited upon application.
Students have the opportunity to extend their studies with additional coursework. The additional qualifications offered by the Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (IFM) provide opportunities to acquire additional skills.
There are a total of four additional qualifications to choose from, covering the areas of business administration and environmental protection.
Prof. Dr. Ben Dippe
Prof. Dr. Barbara Gaisbauer-Pointner
Dr. Sebastian Grüner
Prof. Dr. Annika Halder
Dr. Jasmina Haus
Prof. Dr. Theresa Herrmann
Prof. Dr. Christian Iniotakis
Prof. Dr. Ursula Klaschka
Sinéad McLaughlin, M.A.
Prof. Dr. Steffen Reik
Prof. Dr. Dr. Hans Steege
Secretariat Barbara Kugler and Susanne Krefft
