The fields of information and telecommunications are considered to be the motivating forces for innovation and growth in the middle and long-term. With 750,000 employees, € 134 million turn-around and more than € 50 million in exports, they belong to the most important economic branches in Germany. In the areas of technology such as mobile communications, software engineering or microchip technology, Germany has a very strong position in the international scene.

In this respect the region of southern Germany offers attractive job prospects. In Ulm alone a whole list of internationally-known firms can be found in the aerospace industry, in microelectronics and in software development. Furthermore attractive firms linked to the science park of Ulm have need highly qualified workers in these fields.

Thanks to the broad scope of course content currently available, graduates will have excellent opportunities on the job market. Specialised fields are, among others, digital supplying- and final product technology in the field of mobile communication, data transmission over broadband networks using fibreglass or satellite communication, navigation technology and not least environment sensors, e.g. using radar sensors. The fields of application covers near-research activity through planning, system development and system integration as well as sales, customer consultation and further education. Most importantly the main areas of activity lie in the design of electronic circuits and software development for new communication establishments.