The Business Behind Formula Student: Be Part of It

Department

Bachelor's program Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business

Course unit code

IEL-B-3+5-WPM-IEL

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5.0

Name of lecturer(s)

Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Kronthaler Phillip

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

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Additional information about examination modalities

IMPORTANT:
* Oct ’25 - Apr ’26: be(come) active team member
* Mar/Apr ’26: apply for elective
* Oct ’26: submit Excel time log (≥ 100 hours from Oct ’25 - Oct ’26)
* Nov ’26: present (20 min + 10 min Q&A).

Level of course unit

Bachelor

Year of study

Fall 2026

Semester when the course unit is delivered

5

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Be at least 100h part of the formula student team!

Upon completion of this elective course, students will be able to:
- Work in interdisciplinary teams
- Manage projects in big groups
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real projects
- Develop something new from the idea to the implementation
- Collaborate with like-minded people
- Pimp their CV by adding “Formula student team member”

Course contents

Joining the Formula Student team in Innsbruck offers a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, enhancing engineering, management, and teamwork skills. Students work on real-world projects, from design to production, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as finance, marketing, and HR. Being part of the CTM team fosters innovation, problem-solving abilities, and professional networking, paving the way for a successful career. It's a dynamic, interdisciplinary adventure that makes your CV shine.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none