A warm welcome to all new students at the KIT Department of Economics and Management. Our Dean of Studies and the team of the Dean's Office of the KIT Department of Economics and Management invite Bachelor students in the 1st semester of the KIT degree programs Industrial Engineering and Management and Digital Economics to a welcome event on Wednesday, 29.10. at 15:45-17:15h in the Audimax. For all Master students in the 1st semester, the welcome event will take place on Wednesday, 5.11. from 14:00-15:30h in the seminar room Forum in building 30.95. We look forward to seeing you!

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

We wish everyone at the KIT Department of Economics and Management a good start to the winter semester 2025/26 and a warm welcome to all new students. We are looking forward to a varied semester with many personal encounters. Information on the courses offered and the timetables for semesters 1-3 can be found on our website.

Would you like to find out more about a semester abroad in Europe? Take part in the info session of the International Relations Office of the KIT-WiWi Department and start planning your adventure abroad!

Date: Friday, 07.11.2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Location: Zoom

Whether you already have concrete plans (for the academic year 26/27) or just want to inform yourself - just take part!

We look forward to meeting you!
International Relations Office

After studying technical economics at the University of Karlsruhe, Dr. Tobias Lindner embarked on a career in politics. He was a member of the German Bundestag from 2011 to 2025. In our interview, he talks about the valuable experience he gained during his studies and the key skills that have helped him on his career path - from working in the Bundestag to serving as Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office.

In the KIT topic highlight March, everything revolves around spin-offs and transfer. We spoke to students and graduates who have founded a start-up. Find out more about innovative ideas in a wide range of areas and what tips the founders have, if you are considering founding.

February 11 was International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We took this day as an opportunity to ask female professors from the KIT Department of Economics and Management why they ended up in science and what they particularly like about it. You can look forward to exciting stories about women in science!

Christine Heinrich

Do you need something to read for cozy autumn days? In 2022, the KIT Department of Economics and Management celebrated its 50th anniversary. On the occasion of this anniversary, a comprehensive chronicle of the department's history was compiled. If you would like to receive one or more copies, please contact Melanie Ungemach.