Transfer between theory and practice, holistic action, long-term perspective, interdisciplinary character, intensive exchange of teaching staff/students, close support, active integration of strategic industry partners, conceptual work; Continuous updating of teaching content through integration in university networks and professional/industry associations (e.g. VDI (Association of German Engineers), VWI (Association of German Industrial Engineers), GEFMA (German Facility Management Association), EuroFM and RealFM); The topics of digitalisation and sustainability are increasingly anchored in the curriculum, use of AR/VR in teaching; Our new building technology enables many new labs and teaching formats

A semester abroad is enabled in the Bachelor's programme; Choice of the specialisation "International Technical Sales and Marketing" with guest lectures by professors from Finland and India; Participation in international sales competitions; Dual partners enable practical phases abroad; Optional international summer and winter school, as well as congresses; Participation in international projects within the framework of Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership projects; Preparation and implementation of an excursion to India on the topic of business development

Hanzehogeschool Groningen School of Facility Management (ERASMUS+), NL; The Hague University of Applied Sciences (ERASMUS+), NL; LAUREA University of Applied Sciences, ERASMUS+, Fin; Université Toulouse-III-Paul-Sabatier, FR, ERASMUS; Hubei University of Technology (DHBW Cooperation), CN; Bolton University (Erasmus+), GB; Griffith College Dublin (Study Abroad), IRL; Kaunas University of Technology (Erasmus+), LTU; Technical University of Denmark (Erasmus+), DNK; University of California Santa Barbara (Study Abroad), USA.

SAP system with model factory; Statistics software Minitab for quality management topics; Excellently equipped lab for materials science and high-performance materials/lightweight construction; Computer science lab (simulated company network) for practical exercises on computer networks, IT security and data protection; Excellently equipped FM lab; PM simulation software; Factory simulation software; Use of statistics software JASP and risk aggregation software Crystal Ball, basic and high-end labs for mechanical and electrical engineering/electronics; FabLab for prototyping

Research in the field of Materials Science, especially copper alloys; Research is integrated into teaching, e.g. in the context of student research projects (e.g. space sharing living lab, emission-free campus, ERASMUS+ projects Int#Tech or FMgoes Digi), EELISA Sustainable Buildings, Cities and Communities; e.g. in innovation projects (product innovations, business model innovations); Use of eye tracking; Research in the field of human resource risk management; Research collaboration with Somaiya University in Mumbai in the field of risk management and Turku University of Applied Sciences in Finland in the field of marketing and distribution

The students of the dual university usually stay with the dual partner company after completing their studies. If graduates want to found companies, the professors are at their disposal with professional advice if necessary.

The industry confirms that our graduates have the highest degree of employability in a wide range of applications; There are many opportunities for further qualification as part of Master's programmes, including at the DHBW's CAS; Promotion of diversity through internationalisation; Implementation of independent sustainability modules (e.g. Sustainability in FM); Internat. cooperation on sustainability within the framework of Erasmus+ projects (EELISA); Participation in the development of the university's sustainability strategy