Bachelor's degree Mobility Science: Specialisation

In an increasingly globalised and interconnected economy, logistics has become a decisive competitive factor. In the face of volatile markets, shorter product life cycles and growing expectations for just-in-time deliveries, supply chain management forms the backbone of every successful organisation. At the same time, decarbonisation efforts in the transport sector require value chains to be fundamentally rethought and designed to be more resilient to external shocks. Through the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics, these processes have also evolved into complex strategic management tools.

Transport modelling and simulation have become indispensable tools for managing the complexity of modern mobility systems. In times of urbanisation and climate change, precise, data-driven predictions of human mobility behaviour are essential. The focus is no longer limited to traditional road construction but extends to the seamless integration of automated driving, public transport and new micromobility services. Using complex simulations and “digital twins” of entire cities, you can test the impact of construction works, new routes or policy measures safely in a virtual environment.

At a time when almost every vehicle and smartphone continuously generates data, mobility data mining and mobility data analytics are key drivers of the mobility transition. The aim is to understand why, when and how people travel in order to develop services that meet real demand. Various analytical approaches make it possible to extract valuable patterns from vast amounts of unstructured data. These insights are essential, for example, for planning on-demand transport services or optimising sharing systems. They form the basis for managing the traffic flows of the future and contribute to making mobility more efficient, personalised and sustainable.

Network development focuses on the bigger picture – the strategic planning and expansion of rail, road and air transport infrastructure over decades. Effective network development requires balancing economic accessibility, environmental limits and social participation. The major challenge lies in transforming existing networks – often ageing in parts of Europe – while simultaneously creating new, intelligent hubs for an intermodal future. This requires systemic thinking: how will a new railway line influence logistics flows across Europe? How should charging infrastructure for electric mobility be integrated into existing network structures? Network development provides answers to how mobility can be organised so that it flows efficiently.

Control systems ensure that vehicles operate safely and on schedule, while passenger information systems enable people to navigate complex transport networks with ease. In an era where punctuality and reliability are among the most important characteristics of mobility, high-performance operational control systems are indispensable. The trend is moving away from rigid timetables towards more dynamic operations that respond to disruptions in real time and automatically secure connections. At the same time, passenger information is evolving from static timetable displays to personalised, intermodal travel assistance. The challenge lies in processing millions of data points – from delay notifications to occupancy forecasts – so that they are presented to passengers intuitively and consistently across all digital channels.

The focus here is on the practical implementation of a transport engineering project. For example, the construction of a simple electric vehicle serves as a tangible project platform for training project management under real-world conditions. The objective is not only to get an electric vehicle moving, but above all to coordinate limited resources, strict deadlines and interdisciplinary teams successfully. From the initial requirements specification and milestone planning to the final acceptance of the vehicle, the entire lifecycle of a product development project is covered. The goal is to learn how to deal professionally with delivery delays, technical setbacks and team dynamics.

Once considered a niche topic, promoting cycling is now one of the most effective levers for creating liveable cities and achieving climate targets. Cycling mobility involves far more than simply marking yellow lines on the road; it is an interdisciplinary planning task that may require a fundamental redistribution of public space. You will explore aspects such as the development of continuous cycling highways that relieve commuter traffic and the integration of e-bikes, which have significantly expanded the practical range of cycling.