Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Bioeconomy
Technical University of Munich Campus Straubing
Key Information
Campus location
Straubing, Germany
Languages
German, English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
6 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 62 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Sustainability and environmental protection are becoming increasingly important – in industry, society, politics, education, and research. Bioeconomics strives toward the transition from fossil to biogenic raw materials.
The bachelor’s degree program in Bioeconomy at the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability incorporates various scientific disciplines in which the natural sciences work closely together with the economic sciences across disciplinary boundaries. Students gain an understanding of economics in general and environmental economics. This enables them to work with biological, chemical, and technical principles and methods, as well as to think in and develop local and global cyclic processes. By combining chemistry, engineering, and the life sciences with micro- and macroeconomics, students gain comprehensive knowledge in the field of efficient and sustainable use of biogenic resources.
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Curriculum
Structure
In the first two semesters, important mathematical, scientific, environmental, and economic fundamentals are acquired. From the third semester onwards, knowledge in the core areas of chemistry, physics, biology, and business administration will be deepened. In the fifth semester, the emphasis is placed on elective modules. The tandem module combines two specialist areas so that a solution to a concrete problem can be developed in a structured and cross-disciplinary manner. The program concludes with the bachelor’s thesis.
- 1st Semester:
Mathematics, Physics, Microeconomics, General Chemistry, Cell- and Microbiology, Environmental Management - 2nd Semester:
Organic Chemistry, Statistics, Advanced Microeconomics, Controlling & Supply Chain (BWL 1), Introduction to Informatics, Macroeconomics - 3rd Semester:
Introduction to Thermodynamics, Wood-based Resources, Production of Biogenic Resources, Material Flow Analysis, and Life Cycle Assessment, Entrepreneurship and Accounting (BWL 2), Resource and Energy Management - 4th Semester:
Introduction to Process Engineering, Empirical Methods for Bioeconomy, Introduction to Environmental and Resource Economics, Policy and Innovation, Circular Economy, Green Chemistry - 5th Semester:
Bioprocess Engineering, Management Science, Elective modules (total 20 credits) - 6th Semester:
Evidence-based Management and Policy, Governance of Bioeconomy, General Elective Module (total 5 credits), Bachelor's Thesis
Elective modules
20 credits must be obtained from the following list
- Energy Engineering, Practical Course in General Process Engineering, Behavioral Economics, Biochemistry, Biopolymer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Introduction to Development Economics, Sustainable Management, Markets of Biogenic Resources, Technical Thermodynamics, Renewables Utilization, Financial Economics, Seminar in Innovation and Technology Management, Energy and Economics, Project Studies
General Education Elective modules
5 credits must be obtained from the following list
- Spanish, Composition, and Design of Renewable Raw Materials, Project Management
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Highly qualified graduates with inter- and transdisciplinary understanding are in demand for the rapidly growing areas of activity in Bioeconomics. Graduates of the bachelor’s program in Bioeconomics can support and shape a sustainable bio-based economy. This applies in particular to the complex conversion of the raw material base from fossil resources to the renewable resources of the energy and chemical industries, which deal with the production, use, and economy of biogenic resources.
Program Outcome
Learning outcomes
Specifically, graduates of the bachelor's program in Bioeconomics acquire the following skills and abilities:
- They understand business and economic processes and are familiar with models and methods for evaluating the effects of bio-based innovations on the industry, the economy, and society.
- They understand environmental and resource economic issues and are familiar with methods and procedures for evaluating them in industry, national economies, and society and integrating them into decision-making.
- They master mathematical and scientific methods in order to abstract and analyze problems in their basic structure.
- They have basic knowledge of the natural sciences and engineering, are familiar with methods of analysis, modeling, simulation, and design, and are able to apply these.
- They are able to recognize and understand operational change processes.
- They can work successfully in teams and communicate their results.
- They are able to identify and manage inter- and transdisciplinary problems taking into account business, economic and scientific contexts.
- They are able to independently acquire new knowledge in relevant fields.
- They have become acquainted with selected fields of technology and are thus able to bridge the gap between basic natural and engineering sciences and economic applications.
- They have acquired non-technical qualifications by way of example and are, thus, sensitized to the non-technical requirements of professional activity, particularly as regards political processes.
- Their interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of Bioeconomics enables them to plan projects independently and to pursue careers in industry, research, and consultancy.