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Study Success for International Engineers

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Study Success for International Engineers
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, SO 01.10.2024
Module code: MEB_24_A_1.08.SIE
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2S (2 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
0
Semester: 1
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
 


[updated 23.09.2025]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MEB_24_A_1.08.SIE Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, SO 01.10.2024 , semester 1, optional course
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Miede
Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Miede

[updated 16.05.2025]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able to identify and describe typical challenges that may arise during the course of study. They will be able to analyze the underlying causes and both explain and practically apply strategies for improvement.

[updated 23.09.2025]
Module content:
The module will help them develop effective study habits, time management strategies, teamwork and communication skills, as well as reflective learning techniques.
 
It emphasizes practical application and collaborative learning.
 
Students will be empowered to navigate their degree program confidently, mastering key academic habits and strategies in an intercultural environment.

[updated 23.09.2025]
Teaching methods/Media:
Short seminar presentations; individual reading/listening/viewing; group discussions; practical exercises.

[updated 23.09.2025]
Additional information:
Participation is voluntary and without ECTS credits (no exam).

[updated 23.09.2025]
Recommended or required reading:
- James Clear: Atomic Habits
- Stephen R. Covey: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
- Barbara Minto: The Pyramid Principle – Logic in Writing and Thinking
- David Allen: Getting Things Done – The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
- Joshua Foer: Moonwalking with Einstein. Penguin Books, 2011.
- Cal Newport: Deep Work – Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
- Viktor E. Frankl: Man´s Search for Meaning
- Jordan B. Peterson: 12 Rules for Life – An Antidote to Chaos
- Jocko Willink: Discipline Equals Freedom – Field Manual
- Scott Adams: How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big – Kind of the Story of My Life
- Tim Ferriss: Tools of Titans – The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

[updated 23.09.2025]
 
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