Hochschule Mannheim

University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Supplement
This Diploma Supplement model was developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the
supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international ‘transparency’ and fair academic and professional recognition of
qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the
studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended.
It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be
provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reason why.

1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION

The holder of the qualification is shown on the Bachelor-Zeugnis.

2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION

2.1 Name of qualification and (if applicable) title conferred (in original language)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

2.2 Main field(s) of study for the qualification

Electrical Engineering

2.3 Name and status of awarding institution (in original language)

Hochschule Mannheim (Mannheim University of Applied Sciences)
Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)
2.4 Name and status of institution administering studies (in original language)
see 2.3

2.5 Language(s) of instruction/examination

First year in English, second and third year in German

3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL AND DURATION OF THE QUALIFICATION

3.1 Level of the qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor’s Degree), EQF-6

3.2 Official duration of programme in credits and/or years

210 credits (ECTS), 3½ years

3.3 Access requirement(s)

Higher Education Entry Qualification (HEEQ): General HEEQ, Specialised HEEQ,

HEEQ for UAS (cf. 8.7) or equivalent
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4. INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAMME COMPLETED AND THE RESULTS OBTAINED

4.1 Mode of study

Full Time, attendance study

4.2 Programme learning outcomes

Aims are to provide students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge base, professional
awareness, critical faculty, interpretative and communicative skills and ethical responsibility
expected of informed professionals working within specialist.
To do this, learning outcomes encompass a wide range of knowledge and skills that
graduates are expected to possess upon completing the program:
Technical skills: Students acquire a detailed understanding of the basics of electrical
engineering. This includes knowledge in the areas of mathematics, physics, electrical
circuits, signal processing, electronics, electromagnetism, information technology and
control technology and learn how to use these in automation technology.
Methodological skills: Graduates are able to use engineering methods and tools to solve
problems. This includes the ability to analyze complex electrical engineering problems,
critically evaluate them and develop innovative solutions. Courses such as methods of
scientific work, the key skills seminar or the project seminar support students in this.
Practical skills: The Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering teaches students practical
skills so that they can, for example, design electronic circuits and programs, create
prototypes, analyze electrical systems, carry out experiments and measurements.
Social skills, teamwork and communication: Through seminars, study groups, group
work in laboratories, internships in companies, etc. students learn to work in international
and multidisciplinary teams and to communicate their ideas and results. Elective modules
and the key skills seminar make it possible to learn non-technical content, e.g. foreign
languages, business administration, psychology, etc.
Subject-specific application areas: During the main study students can specialize on
one of three areas of focus. In the chosen focus, students learn how to apply the
knowledge they have acquired either in the field of energy technology and renewable
energies, electromobility and autonomous driving, or automation and Industrial Internet of
Things. Elective modules also provide insights into non-selected focus areas.
Independence and ability to learn: The course enables students to learn independently
and to continuously develop themselves in order to be able to follow technological
progress in electrical engineering. This is applied and practiced in particular in projects and
final theses.
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4.3 Programme details, individual credits gained and grades/marks obtained

The 7-semester Bachelor's degree program is divided into a 2-semester basic

study and a main study with three areas of focus for specialization.

The programme consists of the following modules:

Mathematics: - Calculus
- Multivariable Calculus and Series
Physics: - Mechanics and Vibrations
- Thermodynamics and Waves
Electrical Engineering: - DC Circuit Analysis and Electric Fields
- Single-phase and Three-phase AC Circuits,
Magnetic Fields
Introduction to Electronics: - Electronic Components and Circuits
- Digital Electronics
Computing: - Introduction to Programming of IT-
Applications
- Object-Oriented Programming of IT-
Applications
Interdisciplinary Competences - Methods of Scientific Work and
- Elective: e.g. English, Business
Administration, Engineer as Independent
Entrepreneur
- For international students:
German Language Programme
System Theory: - Differential Equations, Linear Algebra,
Numerics
- Mathematical Description of Continuous
and Discrete Systems
Measurement and Electronics: - Electrical Measurement
- Microelectronics
Electric Drives: - DC-Machines and Rotation Field Machines
- Power Electronics
- Electric Drive Technology
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Practical Semester: - Internship

- Key Competences Seminar
- Practical Semester Colloquium
Project Seminar: - Student Research Project
- Research Project Seminar
Final Examination: - Bachelor Thesis Colloquium
Bachelor Thesis: - Bachelor Thesis

Additional Modules for Specialization in Power Engineering and Renewable

Energies
Power Plants and Electric Machines - Energy Systems and Power Machines
- Synchronous Machines for Generating
Electrical and Mechanical Energy
Renewable Energies: - Regenerative Energies: Technologies
- Regenerative Energies: Systems
Power Plants and High Voltage - Transmission and Distribution of Electrical
Technology: Power
- High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals
and Applications
Automation of Energy Systems: - Introduction to Feedback Control
- Communication and Wireless Systems
- Elective: Microcontroller Systems or
Programmable Logic Controls
Electives for specialization: - Building Automation
(Two modules have to be elected) - Smart Grids
- Applied Circuit Technology
- Power Engineering in the Energy Supply
Industry
- Battery, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell
Technology

Additional Modules for Specialization in E-Mobility and Autonomous Driving

Signal Processing with Microcontrollers - Microcontroller Systems
- Analog and Digital Signal Processing
Control Engineering and Modelling - Introduction to Feedback Control
- Digital Control Systems
- Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic
Systems
Components and Applications of - Battery Systems and Hydrogen and
E-Mobility and Autonomous Driving Fuel Cell Technology
- Machine Vision and Autonomous Driving
Networks and Communication Systems - Communication and Wireless Systems
- Sensor Networks in Industry and
Automotive
Electives for specialization: - Computer Networks
(Two modules have to be elected) - Internet Technologies
- Applied Circuit Technology
- Vehicle development processes
Development of mechatronic systems
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Additional Modules for Specialization in Automation and Industrial IoT

Signal Processing with Microcontrollers - Microcontroller Systems
Analog and Digital Signal Processing
Control Engineering - Introduction to Feedback Control
- Digital Control Systems
Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic
Systems
Industrial Automation - System and Program Design for
Programmable Logic Controls
Robotics and Factory Automation
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) - Communication and Wireless Systems
Process Control Engineering and
Industrial IoT
Electives for specialization: - Building Automation
(Two modules have to be elected) - Computer Networks
- Internet Technologies
- Big Data in Industry 4.0
Machine Vision and Autonomous Driving

The individual credits gained and grades obtained are shown on the Bachelor-Zeugnis.
The English translation can be found on the transcript of records.

4.4 Grading system and, if available, grade distribution table

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4.5 Overall classification of the qualification (in original language)

The overall classification of the qualification is shown on the Bachelor-Zeugnis.

The English translation can be found on the transcript of records.

5. INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

5.1 Access to further study

The degree qualifies the holder to apply for a second cycle degree (see 8.4.2)

5.2 Access to a regulated profession (if applicable)

The holder is qualified to work as an engineer in the field of electrical engineering.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 Additional information

6.2 Further information sources

a) on the institution, the programme and the accreditation: www.hs-mannheim.de
b) on the department: www.et.hs-mannheim.de
c) description of course contents available on request
d) for national information sources cf. sect. 8.8

7. CERTIFICATION

This Diploma Supplement refers to the following original documents:

Document on the award of the academic degree
(Urkunde über die Verleihung des Akademischen Grades)
Transcript of Records (Zeugnis)

8. NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

The information on the national higher education system on the following pages provides a
context for the qualification and the type of higher education institution that awarded it.
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8. INFORMATION ON THE GERMAN HIGHER EDUCATION 8.2 Types of Programmes and Degrees Awarded
SYSTEM1
Studies in all three types of institutions have traditionally been offered in
8.1 Types of Institutions and Institutional Status integrated "long" (one-tier) programmes leading to Diplom- or Magister
Artium degrees or completed by a Staatsprüfung (State Examination).
Higher education (HE) studies in Germany are offered at three types of
Higher Education Institutions (HEI).2 Within the framework of the Bologna-Process one-tier study programmes
are successively being replaced by a two-tier study system. Since 1998,
- Universitäten (Universities) including various specialised institutions, two-tier degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s) have been introduced in
offer the whole range of academic disciplines. In the German tradition, almost all study programmes. This change is designed to enlarge variety
universities focus in particular on basic research so that advanced stages and flexibility for students in planning and pursuing educational
of study have mainly theoretical orientation and research-oriented objectives; it also enhances international compatibility of studies.
components. The German Qualifications Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications (HQR)3 describes the qualification levels as well as the
- Fachhochschulen (FH)/Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften resulting qualifications and competences of the graduates. The three
(HAW) (Universities of Applied Sciences, UAS) concentrate their study levels of the HQR correspond to the levels 6, 7 and 8 of the German
programmes in engineering and other technical disciplines, business- Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning4 and the European
related studies, social work, and design areas. The common mission of Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning5.
applied research and development implies an application-oriented focus
of studies, which includes integrated and supervised work assignments in For details cf. Sec. 8.4.1, 8.4.2, and 8.4.3 respectively. Table 1 provides
industry, enterprises or other relevant institutions. a synoptic summary.

- Kunst- und Musikhochschulen (Universities of Art/Music) offer studies 8.3 Approval/Accreditation of Programmes and Degrees
for artistic careers in fine arts, performing arts and music; in such fields as
directing, production, writing in theatre, film, and other media; and in a To ensure quality and comparability of qualifications, the organisation of
variety of design areas, architecture, media and communication. studies and general degree requirements have to conform to principles
and regulations established by the Standing Conference of the Ministers
Higher Education Institutions are either state or state-recognised of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of
institutions. In their operations, including the organisation of studies and Germany (KMK).6 In 1999, a system of accreditation for Bachelor’s and
the designation and award of degrees, they are both subject to higher Master’s programmes has become operational. All new programmes
education legislation. have to be accredited under this scheme; after a successful accreditation
they receive the seal of the Accreditation Council.7

Table 1: Institutions, Programmes and Degrees in German Higher Education

Transfer procedures

UNIVERSITIES Bachelor (B.A./B.Sc./B.Eng./LL.B./B.Ed.) [1-2 years]

(Universitäten) &
SPECIALISED [3-4 years] Master (M.A./M.Sc./M.Eng./LL.M./M.Ed.)
INSTITUTIONS Doctorate
of university standing (Dr.)
(Theologische und Diplom & Magister Artium (M.A.) degree [4-5 years]
Pädagogische
Hochschulen) (Thesis research;
may include
[Doctorate] Staatsprüfung (State Examination) [3.5-6.5 years] formal course
work)

Transfer procedures

UNIVERSITIES OF
APPLIED SCIENCES Bachelor (B.A./B.Sc./B.Eng./LL.B.) [1-2 years]
(UAS)
(Fachhochschulen, [3-4 years] Master (M.A./M.Sc./M.Eng./LL.M.)
FH, and Hochschulen für
Angewandte
Wissenschaften, HAW)
Diplom (FH) degree [4 years]
Transfer procedures

Transfer procedures

Bachelor (B.A./B.F.A./B.Mus./B.Ed.) [1-2 years]

UNIVERSITIES OF Doctorate
ART/MUSIC [3-4 years] Master (M.A./M.F.A./M.Mus./M.Ed.) (Dr.)
(Kunst-/
Musikhochschulen)
Diplom & M.A. degree, certificates, certified examinations
[Some Doctorate] [4-5 years]

Integrated/long (one-tier) Programmes

Doctorate
Programmes/
degrees
Transfer procedures

First degree
Second degree
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8.4 Organisation and Structure of Studies 8.5 Doctorate

The following programmes apply to all three types of institutions. Universities as well as specialised institutions of university standing, some
Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes may be studied of the FH/HAW/UAS and some Universities of Art/Music are doctorate-
consecutively, at various higher education institutions, at different types granting institutions. Formal prerequisite for admission to doctoral work is
of higher education institutions and with phases of professional work a qualified Master’s degree (UAS and U), a Magister degree, a Diplom, a
between the first and the second qualification. The organisation of the Staatsprüfung, or a foreign equivalent. Comparable degrees from
study programmes makes use of modular components and of the universities of art and music can in exceptional cases (study programmes
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) with 30 such as music theory, musicology, pedagogy of arts and music, media
credits corresponding to one semester. studies) also formally qualify for doctoral work. Particularly qualified
holders of a Bachelor’s degree or a Diplom (FH) degree may also be
8.4.1 Bachelor admitted to doctoral studies without acquisition of a further degree by
means of a procedure to determine their aptitude. The universities
Bachelor’s degree programmes lay the academic foundations, provide respectively the doctorate-granting institutions regulate entry to a
methodological competences and include skills related to the professional doctorate as well as the structure of the procedure to determine aptitude.
field. The Bachelor’s degree is awarded after 3 to 4 years. Admission further requires the acceptance of the Dissertation research
The Bachelor’s degree programme includes a thesis requirement. Study project by a professor as a supervisor.
programmes leading to the Bachelor’s degree must be accredited The doctoral degree corresponds to level 8 of the German Qualifications
according to the Interstate study accreditation treaty.8 Framework/ European Qualifications Framework.
First degree programmes (Bachelor) lead to Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor
of Laws (LL.B.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) 8.6 Grading Scheme
or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).
The Bachelor’s degree corresponds to level 6 of the German The grading scheme in Germany usually comprises five levels (with
Qualifications Framework/ European Qualifications Framework. numerical equivalents; intermediate grades may be given): "Sehr Gut" (1)
= Very Good; "Gut" (2) = Good; "Befriedigend" (3) = Satisfactory;
8.4.2 Master "Ausreichend" (4) = Sufficient; "Nicht ausreichend" (5) = Non-
Sufficient/Fail. The minimum passing grade is "Ausreichend" (4). Verbal
Master is the second degree after another 1 to 2 years. Master’s designations of grades may vary in some cases and for doctoral degrees.
programmes may be differentiated by the profile types “practice-oriented” In addition, grade distribution tables as described in the ECTS Users’
and “research-oriented”. Higher Education Institutions define the profile. Guide are used to indicate the relative distribution of grades within a
The Master’s degree programme includes a thesis requirement. Study reference group.
programmes leading to the Master’s degree must be accredited according
to the Interstate study accreditation treaty.9
Second degree programmes (Master) lead to Master of Arts (M.A.), 8.7 Access to Higher Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Master of
Laws (L.L.M.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Music (M.Mus.) or The General Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Allgemeine
Master of Education (M.Ed.). Master´s programmes which are designed Hochschulreife, Abitur) after 12 to 13 years of schooling allows for
for continuing education may carry other designations (e.g. MBA). admission to all higher educational studies. Specialised variants
The Master’s degree corresponds to level 7 of the German Qualifications (Fachgebundene Hochschulreife) allow for admission at
Framework/ European Qualifications Framework. Fachhochschulen (FH)/Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften
(HAW) (UAS), universities and equivalent higher education institutions,
8.4.3 Integrated "Long" Programmes (One-Tier): but only in particular disciplines. Access to study programmes at
Diplom degrees, Magister Artium, Staatsprüfung Fachhochschulen (FH)/Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften
(HAW) (UAS) is also possible with a Fachhochschulreife, which can
An integrated study programme is either mono-disciplinary (Diplom usually be acquired after 12 years of schooling. Admission to study
degrees, most programmes completed by a Staatsprüfung) or comprises programmes at Universities of Art/Music and comparable study
a combination of either two major or one major and two minor fields programmes at other higher education institutions as well as admission to
(Magister Artium). The first stage (1.5 to 2 years) focuses on broad a study programme in sports may be based on other or additional
orientations and foundations of the field(s) of study. An Intermediate evidence demonstrating individual aptitude.
Examination (Diplom-Vorprüfung for Diplom degrees; Zwischenprüfung or Applicants with a qualification in vocational education and training but
credit requirements for the Magister Artium) is prerequisite to enter the without a school-based higher education entrance qualification are
second stage of advanced studies and specialisations. Degree entitled to a general higher education entrance qualification and thus to
requirements include submission of a thesis (up to 6 months duration) and access to all study programmes, provided they have obtained advanced
comprehensive final written and oral examinations. Similar regulations further training certificates in particular state-regulated vocational fields
apply to studies leading to a Staatsprüfung. The level of qualification is (e.g. Meister/Meisterin im Handwerk, Industriemeister/in, Fachwirt/in
equivalent to the Master’s level. (IHK), Betriebswirt/in (IHK) und (HWK), staatlich gebrüfte/r Techniker/in,
staatlich geprüfte/r Betriebswirt/in, staatlich geprüfte/r Gestalter/in,
- Integrated studies at Universitäten (U) last 4 to 5 years (Diplom degree, staatlich geprüfte/r Erzieher/in). Vocationally qualified applicants can
Magister Artium) or 3.5 to 6.5 years (Staatsprüfung). The Diplom degree obtain a Fachgebundene Hochschulreife after completing a state-
is awarded in engineering disciplines, the natural sciences as well as regulated vocational education of at least two years’ duration plus
economics and business. In the humanities, the corresponding degree is professional practice of normally at least three years’ duration, after
usually the Magister Artium (M.A.). In the social sciences, the practice having successfully passed an aptitude test at a higher education
varies as a matter of institutional traditions. Studies preparing for the legal, institution or other state institution; the aptitude test may be replaced by
medical and pharmaceutical professions are completed by a successfully completed trial studies of at least one year’s duration.10
Staatsprüfung. This applies also to studies preparing for teaching Higher Education Institutions may in certain cases apply additional
professions of some Länder. admission procedures.
The three qualifications (Diplom, Magister Artium and Staatsprüfung) are
academically equivalent and correspond to level 7 of the German 8.8 National Sources of Information
Qualifications Framework/European Qualifications Framework.
They qualify to apply for admission to doctoral studies. Further - Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) [Standing Conference of the Ministers
prerequisites for admission may be defined by the Higher Education of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic
Institution, cf. Sec. 8.5. of Germany]; Graurheindorfer Str. 157, D-53117 Bonn;
Phone: +49[0]228/501-0; www.kmk.org; E-Mail:
- Integrated studies at Fachhochschulen (FH)/Hochschulen für [email protected]
Angewandte Wissenschaften (HAW) (Universities of Applied Sciences, - Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) as German NARIC;
UAS) last 4 years and lead to a Diplom (FH) degree which corresponds www.kmk.org; E-Mail: [email protected]
to level 6 of the German Qualifications Framework/European - German information office of the Länder in the EURYDICE Network,
Qualifications Framework. providing the national dossier on the education system; www.kmk.org;
Qualified graduates of FH/HAW/UAS may apply for admission to doctoral E-Mail: [email protected]
studies at doctorate-granting institutions, cf. Sec. 8.5. - Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) [German Rectors’ Conference];
Leipziger Platz 11, D-10117 Berlin, Phone: +49 30 206292-11;
- Studies at Kunst- and Musikhochschulen (Universities of Art/Music etc.) www.hrk.de; E-Mail: [email protected]
are more diverse in their organisation, depending on the field and - "Higher Education Compass" of the German Rectors’ Conference
individual objectives. In addition to Diplom/Magister degrees, the features comprehensive information on institutions, programmes of
integrated study programme awards include certificates and certified study, etc. (www.higher-education-compass.de)
examinations for specialised areas and professional purposes.

1 The information covers only aspects directly relevant to purposes of apprenticeship at the company. Some Berufsakademien offer
Bachelor courses which are recognised as an academic degree if
the Diploma Supplement.
they are accredited by the Accreditation Council.
2 Berufsakademien are not considered as Higher Education 3 German Qualifications Framework for Higher Education Degrees.
Institutions, they only exist in some of the Länder. They offer
(Resolution of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education
educational programmes in close cooperation with private
companies. Students receive a formal degree and carry out an
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Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the

Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany of 7 December 2017).
and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany 7
of 16 February 2017). Interstate Treaty on the organization of a joint accreditation system
4 to ensure the quality of teaching and learning at German higher
German Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (DQR). Joint education institutions (Interstate study accreditation treaty) (Decision
resolution of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and
and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany of
Germany, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, 8 December 2016), Enacted on 1 January 2018.
the German Conference of Economics Ministers and the German 8
Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (Resolution of the See note No. 7.
Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural 9 See note No. 7.
Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany of 15 10
November 2012). More information at www.dqr.de Access to higher education for applicants with a vocational
5 qualification, but without a school-based higher education entrance
Recommendation of the European Parliament and the European
qualification (Resolution of the Standing Conference of the Ministers
Council on the establishment of a European Qualifications of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal
Framework for Lifelong Learning of 23 April 2008 (2008/C 111/01 – Republic of Germany of 6 March 2009).
European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning – EQF).
6 Specimen decree pursuant to Article 4, paragraphs 1 – 4 of the
interstate study accreditation treaty (Resolution of the Standing