The University of Karlsruhe - Universität Karlsruhe (TH) - is the oldest institute of technology in Germany and has a long tradition in the field of engineering.

Since their foundation in the year 1972 the departments of Computer Science and Business Engineering and Economics have been among the most renowned institutions of their kind. Their programs in computer science and business engineering respectively have been known for their high-quality education for decades. Numerous nationwide rankings have confirmed this reputation.

In order to address the challenges of the information age, both departments agreed to found an interdisciplinary program in Information Engineering and Management in the year 1997. The strengths of both departments are combined to form a program that is unique in Germany and responds to the new challenges in business, science, and society.