By far the largest share of the electrical energy generated is used for electric drives. Electric drives are used in particular as electromechanical energy converters and as actuators for controlling movement processes and play a key role especially in future-oriented technologies (E-Mobility, Industry 4.0). The degree course in the specialisation drive technology provides subject-specific, application-oriented knowledge about the components, the mode of action, the operating behaviour and the use of modern electrical drive machines. Students are thus enabled to assess the interaction of the components of electrical drive systems and to apply their knowledge to issues and tasks from the field of drive technology.

The importance of a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy supply is playing an ever-increasing role in society. Highly qualified specialists are needed for the new and further development of technologies for the generation, conversion and transmission of energy. The specialisation in energy supply takes this development into account: Students learn systematic and application-oriented work with a high proportion of exercises and laboratory work, which covers the areas of energy generation, transmission and distribution, but also questions of renewable energy generation and the social acceptance of a highly available energy supply. In addition, they learn about aspects of system dynamics, power electronics and the fundamentals of electrical machines.

The focus of automation technology and industrial IT is the use of computers for data acquisition, monitoring, control and regulation of complex technical processes, e.g. in industrial production systems in the process and manufacturing industry. Digitalisation in the field of automation technology is a major focus of industrial IT. In particular, the fast exchange of data via industrial bus systems, data transparency and the reaction to events in real time play a decisive role in automating technical processes safely and with high availability. Horizontal linking across plants or vertical data continuity from the sensor to the operations management form the basis for quickly making correct operating decisions based on current production events, such as machine failures. Students of the specialisation in automation technology/industrial IT learn basic analytical and experimental analysis methods and design procedures for the development of models, concepts and solutions for problems in automation technology and industrial IT. Students will also gain knowledge in the area of concept development and in communication and programming methods.

Today more than ever, software technology development is characterised by an increasing degree of specialisation of the technical segments. The focus of this specialisation is the conception and development of complex and networked software in the electrotechnical environment. This includes, for example, the Internet of Things (IoT), in which machines, devices and systems communicate with each other in a decentralised manner, exchange information and solve complex problems together. Students of the specialisation in engineering informatics learn how to use modern development tools and methods and algorithms that enable them to design and develop the functionality of complex, decentralised software products in continuous development processes and to implement them in programmes and models. Furthermore, they expand, optimise and correct the functionality of complex products in highly integrated circuits.

Electronics is one of the key technologies of our modern information society. Under the influence of "Industry 4.0", new technologies such as smart devices or wearables are pushing from the consumer market into the industrial sector, which also increases the demand for devices with electronic components. This also affects other technology and market areas such as the automotive sector or the industrial equipment sector. By choosing the specialisation in electronics, students receive a sound education in the design and use of electronic circuits including microcontroller technology in the areas of general electronics as well as microprocess technology for automotive, medical and manufacturing technology.

The fields of work of the Smart Communications and Wireless Systems Specialisation include, for example, wireless data transmission (such as WLAN, Bluetooth, mobile radio) but also increasingly faster wired data transmission (such as bus systems, Internet). The focus of the Smart Communications and Wireless Systems Specialisation is on the design and application of systems in radio technology and telecommunications. When choosing the Smart Communications and Wireless Systems Specialisation, students will acquire fundamental knowledge in the technology fields of radio technology and telecommunications. In addition, the specialisation includes its own technological focal points, which offer students scope for specialisation.