DHBW Angewandte Informatik Mosbach und Bad Mergentheim

What DHBW Angewandte Informatik Mosbach und Bad Mergentheim does

DHBW Mosbach und Bad Mergentheim is a campus location of the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW), a public state university system established in 1974 and operating under the authority of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science. The institution operates on a dual study model in which students alternate between academic instruction at the university and practical training at partner companies (Duale Partner). It serves approximately 3,600 students across two campuses — Mosbach (technology and business programs including Applied Informatics, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering) and Bad Mergentheim (business and healthcare management, including the BWL-Digital Business Management program) — with roughly 1,200 new students enrolling each year. The institution is entirely state-funded through standard German higher education mechanisms including BAföG support, and does not operate on commercial revenue principles.

The technology stack is composed of standard educational platforms: Moodle for learning management, BigBlueButton for web conferencing, Rapidmooc for in-house video production, and Zotero for literature management. Internal sub-brands and competence centers — including the Education Support Center (ESC), Kompetenzzentrum Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (KOWISSA), and the OER Competence Center for Open Educational Resources — support teaching quality, academic writing, and open-access content creation. The institution partners with over 1,000 dual companies including Würth, Fischer, and PERI, and engages in international exchange (notably with Central Connecticut State University) and municipal digitalization projects with the City of Mosbach.

The business model is state appropriation: the institution does not generate commercial revenue and does not publicly disclose pricing. Its "go-to-market" consists of school outreach, study counseling, and the DualMatch applicant exchange platform that connects prospective students with partner companies. Customer concentration is low given the distributed student base and broad partner network, and growth signals are incremental — program additions, international exchange, and infrastructure investments — rather than disruptive.

Name

DHBW Angewandte Informatik Mosbach und Bad Mergentheim

Legal name

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Mosbach

Website

https://mosbach.dhbw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DHBW Mosbach und Bad Mergentheim is a public state university campus of the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg running a dual study model across two German campuses, serving approximately 3,600 students in applied informatics, business, engineering, and healthcare management.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Open Courseware & Course Modules (OCW) (EDAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Dual higher education
• Applied informatics programs
• University industry partnerships
• Technical bachelor degrees
• Academic vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mosbach, Baden-Württemberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DHBW Mosbach und Bad Mergentheim is a state-funded German public university offering dual study programs that combine academic coursework at its Mosbach and Bad Mergentheim campuses with paid practical training at partner companies. It delivers bachelor and master degrees in applied informatics, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration, digital business management, health management, and international business, supported by competence centers, library services, IT support, and preparatory Semester Null courses.

Product overview

DHBW Mosbach is a university institution (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg) offering dual study programs in technology and business fields. The institution provides academic education services across multiple campuses (Mosbach and Bad Mergentheim) through various faculties and departments, including the Education Support Center (ESC) for teaching quality and e-learning, library services, IT services, and examination management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Education Support Center (ESC): Resource center for quality in teaching and e-learning, providing professional development for faculty and support services for students
• KOWISSA
• OER Competence Center
• Campus Bad Mergentheim
• BWL-Digital Business Management

Products and services

• Studiengang Bauingenieurwesen (Civil Engineering Program) Dual bachelor's program in Civil Engineering at DHBW Mosbach, the largest technical program with 550 students, combining academic theory with practical training at construction-sector dual partners such as Würth and PERI. Designed for students entering the construction industry with professional experience integrated into the degree.
• Studiengang Allgemeiner Maschinenbau (General Mechanical Engineering Program) Dual bachelor's program in General Mechanical Engineering at DHBW Mosbach, featuring the Active Classroom concept developed by Program Director Prof. Dr. Andreas Weißenbach. Targets students pursuing mechanical engineering careers with integrated workplace training.
• Studiengang Maschinenbau – Virtual Engineering Dual degree program in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Virtual Engineering at DHBW Mosbach, led by Program Director Prof. Dr. Gangolf Kohnen. Various approaches such as CAD and simulation are integrated into the curriculum.
• Studiengang Angewandte Informatik (Applied Informatics Program) Dual bachelor's program in Applied Informatics at DHBW Mosbach, directed by Prof. Dr. Dirk Saller. Provides academic and practical training in computer science for partner companies in various industries.
• Studiengang BWL-Digital Business Management Dual bachelor's program in Digital Business Management at Campus Bad Mergentheim, focused on digital transformation and business management. Launched in 2019 with 19 first-year students.
• Studiengang BWL-Gesundheitsmanagement (Health Management Program) Dual bachelor's program in Business Administration with a focus on Health Management at Campus Bad Mergentheim. Taught by Prof. Dr. Boris Hubert and other faculty.
• Studiengang International Business Dual bachelor's program in International Business at DHBW Mosbach, led by Prof. Dr. Jens Schütte, with courses in International Financial Accounting & Controlling.
• Semester Null Preparatory Courses Pre-semester preparatory courses (Vorbereitungskurse / Semester Null) at Campus Mosbach covering mathematics, physics, informatics, and academic work techniques for incoming students.
• Education Support Center (ESC) Internal quality-in-teaching and e-learning resource center at DHBW Mosbach that supports faculty and students in developing modern teaching and learning practices.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026Transatlantic partnership agreement establishing a structured exchange program between CCSU and DHBW Mosbach, coordinated by Dr. Zongxiang Mei as international coordinator.
• PERI GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019International construction competition where DHBW Mosbach students (Konstantin Henschler, Stephan Kirbs, Deniz Seyben, Noah St. Pierre) achieved 4th place in the international construction management competition. PERI provides real construction project planning scenarios for educational purposes.
• Stadt Mosbach (City of Mosbach)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Mosbach project where DHBW Mosbach Wirtschaftsinformatik students develop geolocation portals and IT solutions for the city using open data. Part of a digitization competence cluster with Prof. Dr. Herbert Neuendorf leading the initiative.
• Würth GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual partner of DHBW Mosbach providing practical training positions, particularly in Civil Engineering programs. Experts from Würth conduct fastening technology seminars at the university.
• Fischer GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal fastening technology company as dual partner of DHBW Mosbach, participating in the Dübelseminar (fastening technology seminar) alongside Würth.
• Various Digital Industry ExpertsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRingvorlesung (lecture series) on Digital Business Management featuring industry experts from different sectors discussing digital transformation topics and practical applications.
• Engagement Global gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Engagement Global for sustainable development seminars in higher education, supporting education for sustainable development (BNE) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in teaching.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hochschule Fresenius: Hochschule Fresenius is one of Germany's largest private universities of applied sciences, offering programs in business, technology, and health. It competes directly with DHBW for applied education students seeking practical, career-oriented degrees across Germany.
• DHBW Heilbronn: DHBW Heilbronn is a campus in the DHBW system with strong focus on business, engineering, and computer science. It competes with DHBW Mosbach for students in northeastern Baden-Württemberg, offering similar dual study programs and partner networks.
• DHBW Mannheim: DHBW Mannheim is another major campus in the DHBW system operating the same dual study model. It competes with DHBW Mosbach for students and dual partners within Baden-Württemberg, particularly in business and engineering programs in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.
• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg: SRH Hochschule Heidelberg is a private university of applied sciences offering career-oriented programs in business, technology, and engineering. It competes with DHBW for applied education students, particularly those seeking flexible or part-time formats in the Baden-Württemberg region.
• DHBW Stuttgart: DHBW Stuttgart is the flagship campus in the DHBW system and operates the same dual study model as DHBW Mosbach. Both compete for similar students within Baden-Württemberg and offer overlapping programs in business and technology.
• Hochschule Mannheim: Hochschule Mannheim is a public university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg with strong programs in engineering, design, and social sciences. It competes with DHBW Mosbach for applied education students in the Rhine-Neckar region.
• Hochschule Heilbronn: Hochschule Heilbronn is a public university of applied sciences in the same region as DHBW Mosbach. Both serve similar student populations in northeastern Baden-Württemberg with applied programs in engineering, business, and informatics.

Broad incumbents

• IU Internationale Hochschule: IU Internationale Hochschule is Germany's largest private university with extensive online and hybrid programs in business, technology, and applied fields. It competes with DHBW for applied and digital program students, offering greater format flexibility and national reach.
• FOM Hochschule: FOM Hochschule is Germany's largest private university focused on working professionals and applied degree programs. It competes directly with DHBW for career-oriented students seeking practical study options, though operating primarily in evening and weekend formats across multiple German cities.

Emerging players

• Karlshochschule International University: Karlshochschule is a private, internationally-oriented business school in Karlsruhe offering programs in international business and management. It serves a smaller, more specialized student segment than DHBW but competes in the international business education space in Baden-Württemberg.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DHBWMosbach
• Facebookfacebook.com/dhbwmosbach.home
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/dhbw-informatik
• Instagraminstagram.com/dhbw.mosbach

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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