Cooperation

Get in touch with students of Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems and Digital Economics at the KIT Department of Business and Economics !

Looking for motivated designers of the Digital Economy? Students of the KIT Department of Business and Economics excel in interdisciplinary competencies at the interfaces of economics, computer science, and engineering. The KIT Department of Business and Economics maintains a strong partner network and supports companies in their search for the talents of tomorrow. With about 3,800 students, the KIT Department of Business and Economics is one of the largest at KIT.

We offer companies a direct opportunity to get in touch with highly qualified students and potential employees.

But not only companies benefit from this partnership. Students gain practical insights into various professional fields through events, excursions, and exchanges with companies. We will keep you up to date on current events in our event calendar and on Instagram and LinkedIN. Looking for a part-time job? Maybe you will find what you are looking for in the career portal of the KIT Department of Business and Economics.

 

Our Partners in 2026

 

 

News from our partners

Consileon logo with stylized "O" consisting of four quadrants, one in red.
Typical day at Consileon

Are you studying at KIT and wondering what to do next? We'll show you a typical day as a consultant at Consileon and why many of us started exactly where you are right now! From customer meetings to workshops and company events - our everyday life is just as varied as our projects. This video gives you an authentic insight into the world of consulting at Consileon.

Video
Logo of the company ".msg" featuring a maroon dot and gray lowercase letters.msg
Working at msg

IT consultancies like msg offer a wide range of career paths and development opportunities. Marie Lerch therefore decided to switch to the msg group after starting her career in project management and is now a business consultant in the Industry Solutions division. In this interview, Marie talks about her path to msg, how she was able to develop her strengths and how she found her place in IT as a woman.

Interview
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Career path and passion for technology

From working student to consulting director in SAP consulting - it's possible at cbs Corporate Business Solutions!
Maximilian Thür, Consulting Director at cbs, reports in this article about his career and what makes working at cbs special for him. Max especially likes the variety in his job: “every project is unique because you always have to deal with different personalities and industries.”

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One Day at work
One Day at Work Videos

What does everyday working life look like at our partner companies? Take a look at the employees' desks and to-do lists in the One Day at Work videos on the KIT-WiW YouTube channel.

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Be part of the partner network

Taking the talents of tomorrow by the hand

Are you interested in a partnership with the KIT Department of Business and Economics ? Get in touch with Kirsten Greiner (Tel: +49 721 608-41587) or fill out the contact form and find out more about the various cooperation possibilities.

Your advantages:

  • Get in touch with the talents of tomorrow at events, workshops or excursions!
  • High logo presence on our website and on our social media channels.
  • Easy access to further cooperation opportunities in the areas of research, teaching and innovation at the KIT Department of Business and Economics.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Cooperation opportunities at a glance

Find the right form of cooperation for your company. We offer the following service packages:
 
Faculty partnership (€15,000 plus VAT / 1 year)

The following services are offered to you:

 
  • Logo presence
    • on the faculty website & in the online company profile
    Online presence
    • Posts on the KITWiWi social media channels
    • One-Day-at-Work videos on the KITWiWi YouTube channel,
    • Company-specific article on website & LinkedIn
    • Publication of three premium job advertisements in the Career Service job exchange
    Career events
    • Networking Event
    • Expert Circle
    • Exhibition stand at the "WiWi Partner Exhibition"
    • Networking with employees and students at the annual "Dialogue Day - Business & Technology"
    • Round table: exchange between all partner companies
    • Jury during the pitch session of the Team Projects - Business & Technology

     

Industrial engineering and management course partnership (€10,000 plus VAT/ 1 year)

The following services are offered to you:

 
  • Logo presence
    • on the faculty website & in the online company profile
    Online presence
    • Posts on the KITWiWi social media channels
    • One-Day-at-Work videos on the KITWiWi YouTube channel
    • Company-specific article on website & LinkedIn
    • Publication of three premium job advertisements in the Career Service job exchange
    Career events
    • Networking Event
    • Exhibition stand at the "WiWi Partner Exhibition"
    • Jury as part of the pitch session for team projects - Business & Technology
    • Networking with employees and students at the annual "Dialogue Day - Business & Technology"
    • Round table: exchange between all partner companies

     

Information Systems course partnership (€10,000 plus VAT/ 1 year)

The following services are offered:

 
  • Logo presence
    • on the faculty website & in the online company profile
    Online presence
    • Posts on the KITWiWi social media channels
    • One-Day-at-Work videos on the KITWiWi social media channel
    • Company-specific article on website & LinkedIn
    • Publication of three premium job advertisements in the Career Service job exchange
    Events
    • Networking event or expert circle
    • Exhibition stand at the "WiWi Partner Exhibition"
    • Networking with employees and students at the annual "Dialogue Day - Business & Technology"
    • Round table: exchange between all partner companies

     

Network partnership (€5,000 plus VAT/1 year)

The following services are offered:

 
  • Logo presence
    • on the faculty website & in the online company profile
    Events
    • Exhibition stand at the "WiWi Partner Exhibition"
    • Networking with employees and students at the annual "Dialogue Day - Business & Technology"
    • Round table: exchange between all partner companies

     

For further details on the individual packages, please contact Kirsten Greiner (Tel: +49 721 608-41587).
 

We look forward to hearing from you, please fill out the contact form or e-mail us.

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Event Calendar

 
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25.Jun
15:30
KIT-Campus Süd
The KIT Department of Business and Economics invites you to the “Dialogtag - Wirtschaft & Technik” on June 25, 2026! This year, an honorary degree will be awarded. Furthermore, exciting lightning talks will be given by our research staff.
 
The Dialogtag will conclude with the department's annual celebration, the presentation of the science awards, and a get-together. All employees, students of the KIT Department of Business and Economics, and other interested parties are cordially invited.
 
02.Jul
17:00
TRIANGLE Studio
(Kaiserstr. 89, 76133 Karlsruhe)
Are you studying Information Systems or Industrial Engineering and wondering how Artificial Intelligence is used at msg or IBM?
 
Come to the Expert Circle on July 2 to meet employees from these companies, get a behind-the-scenes look, and have the chance to make exciting connections.
 
In addition to short technical presentations by the individual companies, the event will focus on casual networking over snacks and drinks.
 
The Expert Circle will take place at the TRIANGLE studio (Kaiserstr. 89, 76133 Karlsruhe).
Please register by June 30 using the registration form.
Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis!
 
All students in the KIT Faculty of Economics are cordially invited to attend.
We look forward to your registration!
 
The event is part of the KIT Faculty of Economics’ partner network.
09.Jul
10:00
Porsche Stuttgart, Werk 4 Bau M71
(Im Birkenwald 5, 70435 Stuttgart) …
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF PORSCHE
We are very excited to welcome you. Attached you will find the agenda for the event. This event is aimed at students who are at the beginning or in the middle of their studies and are interested in an internship at Porsche.
 
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
10:00 a.m. Welcome & Introduction at Werk 4, Building M71 (Im Birkenwald 5, 70435 Stuttgart)
10:15 a.m. Porsche Insights I | How BalancedDemand & Supply Ensures Profitability
11:30 a.m. Visit to the Porsche Museum
1:00 p.m. Group Lunch
2:00 p.m. Porsche Insights II | A Digital Transformation Snapshot 
4:00 p.m. Plant tour
Starting at 6:00 p.m. Departure
 
OUR TIPS: 
Our travel recommendation: It’s best to use public transportation. The “Neuwirtshaus (Porscheplatz)” S-Bahn station is right next to the Porsche Museum and our offices. If you’re coming by car, you can park in the P4 parking garage | Im Birkenwald, 70453 Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Ring the bell at the gate and say you’re there for the tour, and you’ll be granted access. Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes, as we’ll be walking across the grounds and through the factory. Of course, we’ll take care of the food, we’ll provide refreshments and lunch! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time at hochschulmarketing@porsche.de.
We look forward to meeting you in person!
21.Jul
15:45
Johann-Gottfried-Tulla-Hörsaal, Gebäude 11.40
Ein Semester lang arbeiteten Studierende des KIT-Bachelorstudiengangs Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen in Kleingruppen an aktuellen Fragestellungen an der Schnittstelle der Wirtschaftswissenschaften und MINT-Fächern. Ziel war es, eine Lösung zu der jeweiligen Fragestellung in Form eines Algorithmus, Prototyps, einer Methode oder Software zu entwickeln.
 
Am 21. Juli 2026 von 15:45 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr werden die Ergebnisse der Teamprojekte in einer Pitch-Session präsentiert. Studierende und Mitarbeitende der KIT-Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften sind herzlich eingeladen, die Pitch-Session zu besuchen.
21.Jul
17:00
Tulla-Foyer, Gebäude 11.40
Meet employees from companies in the partner network at the Wiwi partner exhibition on July 21 and get information on starting a career as well as the opportunity to make exciting contacts. Each company will be represented with an exhibition stand and information material.The event will take place in the Tulla Foyer (Building 11.40) on the KIT South Campus.
 
Please register using the link mentioned below.

All students of the KIT Department of Business and Economics are cordially invited to participate.
We are looking forward to your registration!
 
The event is part of the partner network of the KIT Department of Business and Economics.
 
23.Jul
17:00
TRIANGLE Studio
(Kaiserstr. 89, 76133 Karlsruhe)
Are you studying Information Systems or Industrial Engineering and wondering how Artificial Intelligence is used at Consileon, cbs consulting or Schwarz Digits?
 
Come to the Expert Circle on July 23 to meet employees from these companies, get a behind-the-scenes look, and have the chance to make exciting connections.
 
In addition to short technical presentations by the individual companies, the event will focus on casual networking over snacks and drinks.
 
The Expert Circle will take place at the TRIANGLE studio (Kaiserstr. 89, 76133 Karlsruhe).
 
Please register by July 21 using the registration form.
Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis!
 
All students in the KIT Faculty of Economics are cordially invited to attend.
We look forward to your registration!
 
The event is part of the KIT Faculty of Economics’ partner network.