Festo, the automation company behind the Festo Automation Experience (Festo AX), is offering a dual study program in Business Informatics in Esslingen. Over 3 years you study at DHBW Stuttgart and work in IT and business departments, learning how AI and machine learning turn company data into decisions. The start date is September 2027.
About the Program
Duration: 3 years
Start: September 2027
University: DHBW Stuttgart
Practice: Training department, IT and several business administration departments
What You Gain
Skills: Computer science, maths and business administration expertise
Network: A large network, valuable knowledge and plenty of experience
Applied Learning: Use what you learn at the DHBW directly in specialist departments
Future: Diverse career opportunities at the company after your studies
Position Overview
In a digital world, vast amounts of data are waiting to be collected and analysed, and artificial intelligence helps companies improve processes and create new products and services. Festo AX is one example: an easy-to-use solution that lets customers gain added value from their plant data using AI and machine learning. As a future data scientist where business questions meet big data, your analyses will support recommendations for areas such as purchasing, marketing and sales. You start with basic training in the training department, then work in IT and business administration departments on real projects.
Why This Role Matters: A dual study program gives you a degree, hands-on practice and a company network at the same time. Here you work on data and AI topics from the first year and can see where your analyses are used.
Key Responsibilities
Study & Theory
- Expand your computer science, maths and business administration skills
- Learn the theory at DHBW Stuttgart
Practice
- Complete basic training in the training department
- Apply what you learn in IT and in various business administration departments, on varied tasks and projects
Data & AI
- Work on analyses where business questions and big data meet
- Help derive recommendations for areas such as purchasing, marketing and sales
Qualifications
Education
- General or subject-specific university entrance qualification, the latter together with an aptitude test for university studies
Skills
- Interest in IT technologies and business administration topics
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Reliable and structured way of working
Personal & Language
- Enjoyment of teamwork, curiosity, initiative and motivation
- Proficient German and English
About Festo
Festo offers its customers the Festo Automation Experience (Festo AX), an easy-to-use solution that uses AI and machine learning to create added value from the data generated by their systems. Inside the company, data scientists work where business issues and big data meet, supporting areas such as purchasing, marketing and sales.
How to Apply: For questions, call 0711/347-3130 or email ausbildung@festo.com. The programme runs for 3 years from September 2027, with the university at DHBW Stuttgart. The posting names no application link or deadline, and gives no pay figure.
Who Should Apply?
- School Leavers: With Abitur or Fachabitur
- Maths Strong Students: Interested in data science
- IT and Business Fans: Wanting both worlds
- Team Players: Curious and motivated
- Stuttgart Region Talent: Seeking a dual degree
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