Design and 3D printing of prototypes
Design and print different 3D prototypes using various materials, design techniques, digital design tools, and scanning methods. COURSE CONTENT: Module 1. 3D Printing – Objective: to identify the application fields of 3D printing and the use of these techniques, understanding the different printing technologies. Module 2. Design and 3D Printing of Prototypes – Objective: to design parts using the most suitable and efficient design software for the 3D printing system, complying with the quality standards required for this type of component. Module 3. Assembly, Printing, and Validation of Tests – Objective: to identify components and independently assemble 3D printers in order to produce a variety of parts with specific materials, ensuring quality and safety.
Digital transformation of the furniture industry: evolution towards Industry 4.0
Use and apply work methodologies, tools, and techniques that enable the management, development, and digitalisation of companies in the furniture sector within the framework of Industry 4.0. COURSE CONTENT: Module 1. Materials and Processes – Objective: to select and apply materials with new properties that enable the development of products with new specifications; to use new tools for product design processes within the context of business digitalisation; and to understand and apply new concepts in the management and organisation of a digitalised company. Module 2. Quality Systems. Environmental Aspects and Regulations – Objective: to implement a quality management system in companies in accordance with existing quality and environmental regulations; to work with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, their content and practical application in the company; and to develop a quality system based on standard specifications. Module 3. Management Skills – Objective: to manage and lead people in companies operating in line with the Industry 4.0 philosophy. Module 4. Software for Process Management and Product Design – Objective: to use and handle tools that support the digitalisation of companies in both design and business management and organisation; to use design software in the development of new products.
Information Technology and Systems Management (Bachelor)
Without them, our everyday life would be almost unthinkable: complex IT systems and information technologies shape the world of today. Understanding and developing these systems means actively shaping the future. This requires not only profound technical knowledge but also creativity and innovation. The Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology & System Management at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences combines both. By taking a degree in management information systems at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, students will look behind the scenes as well as beyond the limits of IT. Learn to understand the world of data, digitalisation, and modern technologies, and develop new approaches that are analytically and solution-oriented. Practical knowledge transfer and a wide range of topics prepare them for the modern labour market. A well-thought-out combination of technical, economic, and creative competencies make them sought-after experts in a future-oriented IT profession.
Smart Buildings in Smart Cities (Master)
Efficient, progressive, social, and sustainable – the demands of future-proof cities are high. The Master’s degree in Smart Buildings in Smart Cities deals with the contribution that smart buildings can make to these kinds of modern cities. A special focus is placed on the interaction between technology and energy with nature, humans, and the environment. At Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, students will be trained as a networked engineer and will develop promising solutions for complex problems in building and city planning.
Green Building – Design & Engineering (Bachelor)
The Bachelor’s degree in Green Building combines the basic principles of construction and engineering with the innovative approach of energy-efficient building technology. The focus is on sustainable construction, holistic perspectives, and efficient use of energy and costs. During their studies, students will learn how to design buildings of the future that can be used as work and living spaces. Theoretical and practical knowledge in constructive construction, building technology, and in the field of energy and information technology will help students achieve this. This course will train them to focus on people and the environment. In addition, students will learn how to deal with natural resources responsibly without losing sight of economic aspects.
MultiMediaArt (Bachelor)
MultimediaArt is where art meets communication and aesthetics meet functionality. Be it in film, magazines, online, through ads, or in video games: we see multimedia design solutions every day. In the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies, where graphics, moving images, interaction, and audio all come together, students will become a creatively confident and networked designer.
Cyber Security (Master)
Cyber security has become massively more important in recent years. Companies are increasingly exposed to threats and many have already fallen victim to hacker attacks. In addition to comprehensive technical measures, people are still one of the biggest weak points in cyber attacks. The loss of data can be life-threatening. This is why securing IT systems is a key task for companies. Operational security is at the heart of our IT training. In addition to knowledge about processes and strategies for protecting critical data and infrastructure, the course focuses on broad, well-founded and, above all, practical training. At the heart of this is the central attack defense simulation, which is intensively supervised in small groups.
Green Engineering (Bachelor)
Green Engineering* is a degree programme scheduled to start in the winter semester of 2026/27. Green Engineering combines engineering fundamentals with business management expertise and a deep understanding of ecological interrelationships. Through numerous professional internships, practical examples from industry and interdisciplinary project work, what students learn is directly transferred into practice. The close integration with companies and real-world challenges makes the programme particularly application-oriented – ideal for working professionals who want to further their development while contributing to sustainable transformation. * Subject to approval by the responsible committees.
Business Management (Bachelor)
Well-founded business knowledge and modern management know-how are not only crucial toward ensuring entrepreneurial success, but also prerequisites toward successfully following a career in business and management. The Business Management Bachelor Programme offers budding young executives a wide-ranging, multifaceted university education, which is designed to provide them with the skills necessary for them to take on any professional challenges that they may face in the future. Bachelor graduates are equipped with all-round business management knowledge and have received practice-oriented training, which qualifies them for both cross-sector line positions and consulting activities.
Management & Entrepreneurship (Bachelor)
At the intersection of tradition and innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular face unique challenges. In the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship*, students will learn to develop practical and forward-looking solutions specifically for this target group. This practice-oriented management programme provides students with solid knowledge in business leadership, entrepreneurship, business succession, and company acquisition. It prepares students optimally for specialist and leadership roles in SMEs, as well as for starting their own business. * Subject to approval by the responsible committees.
