Automation Technology
Automation technology works at the interface between electronics, informatics, mechanical engineering and business. The challenge when automating technical processes is to produce an optimum mix between mostly conflicting aspects of time, cost, quality, resources and the environment. Here it is important to consider the whole system instead of optimising individual components independently from one another. Modular solutions are therefore becoming increasingly more important.
Innovation Management
Turn a flash of genius, a brilliant idea into success! As essential success factors, new innovations are constantly needed in businesses in order to gain a competitive edge. The best idea however, can only become a successful innovation if customer needs and market changes are considered. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to employ business engineers that have systematic innovation skills.
Information Technologies & Business Informatics
One thing is certain: There is a lack of business informaticians, yet the demand in business continues to grow. In an increasingly complex professional world, specialising in only one field is no longer advantageous. Therefore, business informatics is becoming more important as the link between business and informatics.
Financial Accounting & Management Accounting
Business success and an efficient company organisation are not based on luck or coincidence, but on ideal strategic planning, leadership skills and state-of-the-art knowledge about processes in management accounting and business administration. The Degree Programme in Financial Accounting & Management Accounting offers cutting-edge and practice-oriented training based on the newest developments in the industry, equips you with the perfect tool kit to lead a company to success and move to top positions in international groups.
Marketing & Sales
A well functioning cooperation between marketing and sales is the key to attracting, convincing and retaining customers along the customer journey. A close and cooperative exchange between these two disciplines and the development of common goals therefore contributes significantly to the success of a company. Through the mixture of theory and practice, our students develop all the skills and competences that are needed in digital marketing and sales and are thus well prepared for the day to day work in these disciplines.
Smart Studies – study smart
The relevance of automation technology in everyday life is well-known. Digitalisation forms the basis of everything, not only in industry, but also in private life.The Bachelor Degree Programme in Smart Automation is focussed on these topics known by the umbrella term “Industry 4.0”. Industry 4.0 encompasses the digitalisation of internal and external company value chains as well as product and service offerings and entire business models, all of which are thus revolutionised by it. Furthermore, individual customer requirements are to be realised with serially produced products, optimised decisions are to be made in flexible business and engineering processes, and resource productivity and efficiency are to be increased.
The degree programme at a glance:
QUALIFICATION GAINED:
Captains
(Technical experts and managers from the industry) support students as mentors.
Approved study places
25
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Students gain specialist knowledge in the fields of IT, electronics and the core areas of automation technology and thereby enable their digitalisation. The studies are completed with skills relating to economics and soft skills.
The Degree Programmes in Automation Technology began as early as 1996 with one of the first degree programmes to be held at CAMPUS 02. Hence, they offer a wide and varied network of companies who support the course with a focus on practical application and enable us to be on the cutting edge of technology.
Application deadline: WT 2023/24 Phase 1: 31 March 2023
School-leaving certificate (Matura, A-Levels, maturity diploma, etc.)
or University entrance qualification exam
or a specialised professional qualification (apprenticeship, etc.) and additional
examination by CAMPUS 02
English language skills of at least level B2 according to the CEFR
CAMPUS 02 University of Applied Sciences
Degree Programme in Automation Technology
Körblergasse 126, 8010 Graz, Austria
The path to your programme starts with registration in our campus management system and the subsequent online application. If you have already studied at CAMPUS 02, registration is no longer necessary and you can apply directly in C02online.
The application test offers you the opportunity to prove your suitability for the desired degree programme(s) and is therefore an important part of the application process. After successful submission and the first check of your online application, you will therefore receive an invitation to the application test by e-mail.
After the application test you have a week’s time to complete your application documents online in the self-service area.
The last step towards your programme is the personal interview conducted by the board of examiners. The interview gives you the chance to prove yourself and your skills face-to-face or virtually.
Smart Automation is primarily focussed on the automation of technical processes and also covers smart products and organisational processes. The fields of activity cover the spectrum from product and service engineering through production to maintenance. This is why the activities are diverse with a particular focus on planning, development and implementation tasks for technical applications.
A sound knowledge of automation technology provides the foundation for you to specialise in one of the areas product, production or process. In these core areas, you will work on theoretical examples which you will then implement as laboratory and programming exercises. The Degree Programme is held in English and is therefore best-placed for work in an international context.
The Degree Programme Smart Automation helps you to shape the future by implementing technical solutions. The possibility of integrating professional experience in this work-friendly, fulltime Degree Programme was an essential aspect in the design of the curriculum and the organisation of study time.
Theory meets practice — an advantage that opens up job opportunities in highly specialised career areas.
Find out more now about our benefits such as HoliTech, Role Models Engineering, summer jobs for pupils and bridging courses.
In addition to supporting regional initiatives and actively participating in different platforms, we are also very concerned to build up a structural proportion of women in our technical degree programmes. With a mix of proven methods and new initiatives, CAMPUS 02 aims to increase the current percentage of women in technical degree programmes. A full-time degree programme that is organised in a work-friendly manner and that is also offered in English supports us in reaching this goal.
Offering a degree programme in English substantially enhances international cooperations within the framework of the existing ERASMUS and CEEPUS programmes which opens up a great potential for stays abroad and student exchange.
Research and development at CAMPUS 02 are inextricably linked with benefits for the economy. What counts are innovative approaches at a scientific level, as well as structured approaches and benefit-oriented problem-solving skills. Our compulsory elective course units in product, production and process offer excellent opportunities for specialisation and for cooperations with companies.
Students select one out of three compulsory elective course units: product, production or process and handle this topic for one semester.
This individual selection promotes an individualized qualification with respect to the personal interests and occupational requirements of the students.
In the product course unit students gain knowledge on the product development process. By using a guiding example product through the whole lifecycle, students are able to explain, evaluate and conduct requirements analysis, product development, manufacturing and programming, testing and gaining approval.
In the production course unit the students gain knowledge on standard and advanced manufacturing technologies and machines according to DIN 8580 for industrial use. Furthermore, the students are able to discuss about metrology, parts quality and use the knowledge for production-oriented design. The students also gain knowledge in the field of additive manufacturing and the virtual factory.
The process course unit deals with all kinds of material handling, from gases, liquids and solids to parts and products, ranging from simple pipes to complex supply chains. The students are able to conduct process engineering and design logistic systems.
Personal skills are developed over the semesters with courses such as Time and Conflict Management, Rhetoric and Presentation Techniques and Problem Solving Methods. In addition, time management is required when completing the degree programme, teamwork is promoted in the laboratory exercises and projects, and presentations are included in various courses. By dividing groups, it is not only possible to cater to the needs of the students, but also different characters meet, which goes hand in hand with the further development of personal skills.
The work placement allows students to deepen and consolidate the content learned during their studies, to critically reflect the theory with the company’s reality, and to expand their skills to apply knowledge. The work placement is assigned to the 6th semester of the curriculum and is scheduled for at least 15 weeks. A work placement seminar supports and accompanies students during their work placement.
The collectivity of all experiences from the relevant professional activity and the specific discourse as well as the production of cross-connections between studies and the profession are characterized by an internship. The identification and evaluation of interrelationships as well as reports on experiences from the internship are an obligation for the students.
Not only the fact that this full-time study is possible in a work-friendly manner, but also the continuous introduction to professional practice has been reflected in the design of the curriculum and the organisation of time.
For this reason, attendance-based teaching is generally concentrated on three weekdays. We also offer excellent possibilities to do a work placement: you may either use our own laboratory infrastructure for a technical internship or the network of the platform automation technology Styria with over 80 members can be approached. This gives our students a de facto internship guarantee.
If you need any further information, please contact us at our onsite or online information events.
Do you want to immerse into the professional profile without much prior knowledge? Then attend our one-week technical summer school “HoliTech”, in which, amongst others, technical-physical experiments are carried out interactively in subject areas that shape the professional profile.
Today, the shortage of highly-qualified engineers is still an issue, particularly in Austria. Through the interdisciplinary approach of CAMPUS 02’s Degree Programme in Smart Automation students are trained to be able to work in a variety of fields, making them technical generalists. The Degree Programme’s output has also kept the market demand for versatile automation technologists stable for years, regardless of crises in individual economic areas. The elective modules of the Degree Programme offer the chance to work in specialised fields. Not only are graduates wanted for large industrial businesses, but also for many small/middle-sized companies with specialised and highly technologically mature products.
"There are many Austrian companies that not only have a global presence, but also execute the majority of their projects outside of Austria, particularly in the field of automation technology. These companies contributed to the development of the curriculum. The message to those of you who are interested in this course is thus “This degree programme has been requested by and designed with industry!”
Head of Degree Programme
Coordinator Division Language & Personality Coordinator Division Natural Sciences Coordinator Division AutomationTechnology
Deputy Head of Degree Programme
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Coordinator Division Mechanical Engineering
Research Assistant
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Coordinator Division Informatics Coordinator R&D
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Coordinator Division Electrical Engineering
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Coordinator Internationalisation
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Office Manager
Office Manager
Office Manager
Coordinator Time Recording Students, Graduation Ceremony (BA/MA), Timetables
Office Manager
Coordinator Marketing & PR Coordinator Admission Process BA/MA Coordinator Managementof Diploma Theses and Diploma Examinations Coordinator R&D Project Controlling
Project Assistant
Project Assistant
Project Assistant
Captain
Executive Board Member, COO
PANKL RACING SYSTEMS AG
BA class 2021
Captain
Senior Vice President
Head of Research and Development Department
ams AG
BA class 2020
Captain
CEO
T-matix Holding
BA class 2019
Captain
Vice President Global Andritz Automation
Head of Electrical and Automation Department
ANDRITZ AUTOMATION
BA class 2018
MA class 2021
Captain
CEO
Jungheinrich Systemsolutions GmbH
BA class 2017
MA class 2020
Captain
Vice President
Infineon Technologies Austria AG
BA class 2016
MA class 2019
Captain
General Manager Business Unit Painted Body
MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG
BA class 2015
MA class 2018
Captain
CEO, XAL GmbH
BA class 2014
MA class 2017
Captain
CEO/Managing Partner and Found of LOGICDATA Electronic & Software Entwicklungs GmbH
BA class 2013
MA Class 2016
Captain
CEO
Rconnect. Heimo Reicher e.U.
BA class 2012 MA class 2015
Captain
CEO, HAGE Sondermaschinenbau GmbH & Co KG
BA class 2011
MA class 2014
Captain
CEO, SEIDEL Elektronik GmbH Nfg. KG
BA class 2010
MA class 2013
Captain
CEO, SSI Schäfer Peem GmbH
BA class 2009
MA class 2012
Captain
CEO, ELIN Motoren GmbH
BA class 2008
MA class 2011
Captain
Chairman of the Board, CEO, AT&S
BA class 2007
MA class 2010
Captain
CEO, Knapp Logistik Automation GmbH
BA class 2006
MA class 2009
Captain
CEO, Hereschwerke Holding GmbH
BA class 2005
MA class 2008
Captain
Managing Director, Dewetron GmbH
Diploma class 2004
Captain
CEO, M&R Automation GmbH
Diploma class 2003
Captain
Board Member of Executive Management, Villares Metals S.A.
Diploma class 2002
Captain
CEO,Salomon Automation GmbH
Diploma class 2001
Captain
CEO, FOCUS-on
Diploma class 2000
Head of Degree Programme
Coordinator Division Language & Personality Coordinator Division Natural Sciences Coordinator Division AutomationTechnology
Deputy Head of Degree Programme
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Coordinator Division Mechanical Engineering
Research Assistant
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Coordinator Division Informatics Coordinator R&D
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Coordinator Division Electrical Engineering
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Coordinator Internationalisation
Lecturer & Research Scientist
Office Manager
Office Manager
Office Manager
Coordinator Time Recording Students, Graduation Ceremony (BA/MA), Timetables
Office Manager
Coordinator Marketing & PR Coordinator Admission Process BA/MA Coordinator Managementof Diploma Theses and Diploma Examinations Coordinator R&D Project Controlling
Project Assistant
Project Assistant
Project Assistant
Captain
Executive Board Member, COO
PANKL RACING SYSTEMS AG
BA class 2021
Captain
Senior Vice President
Head of Research and Development Department
ams AG
BA class 2020
Captain
CEO
T-matix Holding
BA class 2019
Captain
Vice President Global Andritz Automation
Head of Electrical and Automation Department
ANDRITZ AUTOMATION
BA class 2018
MA class 2021
Captain
CEO
Jungheinrich Systemsolutions GmbH
BA class 2017
MA class 2020
Captain
Vice President
Infineon Technologies Austria AG
BA class 2016
MA class 2019
Captain
General Manager Business Unit Painted Body
MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG
BA class 2015
MA class 2018
Captain
CEO, XAL GmbH
BA class 2014
MA class 2017
Captain
CEO/Managing Partner and Found of LOGICDATA Electronic & Software Entwicklungs GmbH
BA class 2013
MA Class 2016
Captain
CEO
Rconnect. Heimo Reicher e.U.
BA class 2012 MA class 2015
Captain
CEO, HAGE Sondermaschinenbau GmbH & Co KG
BA class 2011
MA class 2014
Captain
CEO, SEIDEL Elektronik GmbH Nfg. KG
BA class 2010
MA class 2013
Captain
CEO, SSI Schäfer Peem GmbH
BA class 2009
MA class 2012
Captain
CEO, ELIN Motoren GmbH
BA class 2008
MA class 2011
Captain
Chairman of the Board, CEO, AT&S
BA class 2007
MA class 2010
Captain
CEO, Knapp Logistik Automation GmbH
BA class 2006
MA class 2009
Captain
CEO, Hereschwerke Holding GmbH
BA class 2005
MA class 2008
Captain
Managing Director, Dewetron GmbH
Diploma class 2004
Captain
CEO, M&R Automation GmbH
Diploma class 2003
Captain
Board Member of Executive Management, Villares Metals S.A.
Diploma class 2002
Captain
CEO,Salomon Automation GmbH
Diploma class 2001
Captain
CEO, FOCUS-on
Diploma class 2000
CAMPUS 02 offers the best learning environment that you could wish for.
If you want to be successful in your studies, excellent quality in teaching is not the only prerequisite. A good atmosphere which you feel comfortable in is also key. Our breakout learning spaces, indoor and outdoor recreation islands, modern and up-to-date auditoria equipment and library with specialist literature create just that.
Modernity meets history at CAMPUS 02. Whilst the villa – a heritage-listed building – could tell stories from long ago, the new building extension reflects its own exciting architectural accent. The perfect setting for your studies.
Captains and lecturers from successful companies accompany you on your personal academic journey, providing the ideal combination of theory and practice. In addition, projects assigned by clients shape business relationships. Study extra-occupationally and learn from the best.
In the very heart of Graz, yet surrounded by a breathtaking landscape.
Graz is the much-loved study destination – where science, business and culture co-exist. And not without reason: it boasts more than 50,000 students at 8 universities and has the highest concentration of universities within all of central Europe.
It positions itself as a City of Design, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a city of human rights. Home to important regional and international companies, it is the economic centre of Styria and south-east Austria, whilst also offering a high quality of life for those who live, work and study here. It is no wonder that Graz is by far the fastest growing urban area in Austria – simply the ideal location in which to live and learn.