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Young Talent for Building Automation Nachwuchs für die Gebäudeautomation
Study Building Automation with BACnet
Expertise: Mainz University of Applied
Sciences is a Pioneer in Networked Building
Technology
Gebäudeautomation mit BACnet-Kompetenz
studieren: Hochschule Mainz als Vorreiter für
vernetzte Gebäudetechnik
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What does it take to shape the future of echnical Real Estate Management Practice-Integrated and Future-Oriented
building automation? A solid engineering (B.Eng., dual) –Dual and Part-Time Options
education, a strong practical focus, and Construction and Real Estate Management /
a deep understanding of standards such Facilities Management (M.Eng./M.Sc.) The dual degree program in Technical Real
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as BACnet. Mainz University of Applied echnical Real Estate Management (M.Eng.) Estate Management stands out thanks to its
Sciences combines all of this in its range close ties between the university and companies.
of courses. The focus is not only on These degree programs combine classic Every year, around 20 to 30 students enroll in
technology, but also on its implementation engineering disciplines with business content this practice-integrated program. The full-time
in digital and sustainable building and place a clear emphasis on digitalization, Construction and Real Estate Management
operations. sustainability, and smart technologies. program has around 60 to 80 new enrollments
Was braucht es, um die Zukunft der Gebäu- per year. Both study formats provide targeted
deautomation erfolgreich zu gestalten? Building Automation at the Heart of the preparation for careers at the interface between
Eine fundierte ingenieurwissenschaftliche Curriculum technology, management, and digitalization.
Ausbildung, ein ausgeprägter Praxisbezug
– und ein tiefes Verständnis für Standards In the programs mentioned above, building The university also offers part-time master’s
wie BACnet. All das vereint die Hochschule automation is not just one module among programs that enable students to gain further
Mainz – University of Applied Sciences – many, but an integral part of the curriculum. In qualifications after their initial degree, for
in ihrem Studienangebot. Im Fokus steht the modules “Technical Building Equipment,” example in the areas of sustainability, digital
dabei nicht nur die Technik, sondern auch “Measurement, Control, and Regulation facility management, or energy management.
deren Umsetzung im digitalen und nachhal- Technology,” and “Building Automation,”
tigen Gebäudebetrieb. students acquire in-depth knowledge about BACnet as a Key Competence in the
the planning, implementation, and optimization Real-World Laboratory
A Training Center with Vision: Mainz of technical systems in buildings. This content
University of Applied Sciences is supplemented by aspects such as digital BACnet plays a central role in the program.
building management (BIM, IoT), energy and The international communication standard
Mainz University of Applied Sciences, located sustainability concepts, and legal and economic is not only taught in theory, but also actively
in Rhineland-Palatinate, is one of Germany’s fundamentals. used in the real-world laboratory. Students
renowned technical universities when it comes analyze BACnet communication processes,
to practice-oriented education in the fields of Special attention is paid to practical application: parameterize devices, interpret data points,
construction, environmental technology, and in laboratories, practical projects, and a specially and implement small automation solutions.
real estate management. The Technology equipped real-world laboratory – the Smart The university works together with partners
department, located at Holzstraße 36 in the heart Building Real-World Laboratory – students work who themselves use BACnet-based systems,
of Mainz, offers degree programs that focus directly with real systems and BACnet-based including public institutions, service providers,
intensively on building automation, technical systems. This enables a deep understanding and manufacturers of building automation
building equipment (TGA), energy efficiency, and of the interfaces between sensor technology, solutions.
digital building management. actuator technology, and communication
technologies – a skill that is increasingly in This practical approach makes it possible to
Specifically, the focus is on the following study demand in the modern TGA industry. combine theory and reality – an aspect that is very
programs: well received by both students and industry. Many
Construction and Real Estate Management / theses and practical projects are developed directly
Facilities Management (B.Eng.) in cooperation with companies from the industry.
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