Berlin
International
Summer
Th e Berlin School of Economics cordially invites international students to our International Summer School program. We look forward to receiving again a large number of students from diff erent countries of the world that will constitute a multicultural student body.
In 2009, the Berlin International Summer School off ers three academic courses that focus on business and economics from a European perspective, as well as two German language courses at the beginners level. All courses are complemented by an extensive optional culture and leisure time program and will provide plenty of possibilities to discover Berlin and to gain fi rst-hand experience of the city’s rich cultural life.
Participants of our summer courses will benefi t from the historical and cultural opportunities of Berlin as a truly unique European metropolis, a place of dynamic change. Again, we invite you to come and explore Berlin and to study at our university!
I look forward to welcoming you next summer,
Michael Tolksdorf
Senior Vice President and Academic Director of the Berlin International Summer School
Willkommen! Welcome!
Th e Berlin International Summer School is run by the Berlin School of Economics, a university of applied science, which is one of the largest academic institutions for business and management studies in Germany. 15 undergraduate degree and 6 postgraduate degree programmes, many of them in English, are on off er. Students profi t from the knowledge and management experience of its 130 full-time professors that all hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorates. As a specialized university for business and
economics it calls for a study concept that guarantees strong links to business and professional life.
The Berlin International Summer School
Th e Berlin International Summer School off ers intensive short-term study abroad programmes that take place during your academic holidays, and are thus a great way to get international experience without missing out on usual semester time. You earn credits while gaining valuable educational and cultural experiences. What’s more, summer programmes generally promote cross-cultural understanding. By learning more about others, you will also learn more about yourself. You can become a member of an international community and extend your networks for your later career.
The Programme
Th e business programmes are a unique blend of business, politics, language and culture, off ering business and economics students the chance to under-take a demanding, in-depth study of Germany and the European Union in English. Students will spend three to four weeks of multidisciplinary study areas such as business, environmental studies, economics, social science, cross cultural management and marketing.
Markets and Management in Europe (M+M)
Our ‘classic’. The course offers three intensive weeks on cross cultural management, economics of the EU, as well as marketing for the automotive industry. M+M has been chosen “Excellent Summer Academy 2007” by DAAD.
June 28 – July 18, 2009
European Business and Economics Programme (EBEP)
The EBEP course has been developed out of the M+M-course, offering the same three modules on cross cultural management, economics and marketing, but on top offer-ing a fascinatoffer-ing insight into the philosophies underlyoffer-ing the EU (“Values and Politics”). The fourth week allows students to gain extra credits.
June 21 – July 18, 2009
The European Union in a Global World (EUGW)
This course sheds a light on the EU as a dynamic player, on global challenges for EU fi rms, on implications of the environment for EU businesses and governments as well as on human costs of global markets from a European perspective. EUGW received the DAAD quality seal for 2008 and 2009.
June 21 – July 18, 2009
I. Business Courses
Practical Approach
Study visits to companies and (political) institutions once a week enable students to combine theory and practice. Berlin, as a venue for signifi cant political and economic developments in Germany and Europe, provides the ideal location for this approach. Visits lead to major companies such as Volkswagen and Daimler, and to institutions such as the German Parliament and the Representation of the European Union.
Nationalities represented so far
Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Marocco, Mexico, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Syria, Turkey, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam
Language & Culture
A German language course module for beginners is integrated into the business programme, teaching students essential skills to communicate on a daily basis.
Requirements
Advanced undergraduate business and economic majors or graduates with good standing. Proof of English profi ciency (e.g. TOEFL 550/213/80 or equivalent) is required for all non-native speakers.
German Language & Culture for Beginners June 28 – July 18, 2009
German Language & Culture for Advanced Beginners June 28 – July 18, 2009
II. Language Courses
Optional Culture and Leisure Time Programme
Participants can look forward to an exciting culture and leisure time pro-gramme. Th e Summer School team will organize about two cultural or social events per week for all participants, among them a sightseeing tour by boat, several visits to museums, a typical Berlin beer garden, open air cinema, fare-well party. Excursions will lead e.g. to Potsdam, to the Charlottenburg Palace, and to the Memorial Sachsenhausen.
Fees
All fees are package prices and include application and tuition fees, health, accident and liability insurance, accommodation with breakfast, certifi cate and transcript of records, service and support as well as most parts of the optional culture and leisure time programme. Tuition wavers are available for students from partner universities in exchange programmes.
contact hours
ECTS credits points Fee
The European Union in a Global World 120 9 €1650 European Business and Economics Programme 100 8 €1550 Markets and Management in Europe 75 7 €1300 German Language & Culture for Beginners 65 5 €1080 German Language & Culture for Advanced Beginners 65 5 €1080
Accommodation
Housing is guaranteed for all participants and included in the price. It is arranged for in private student accommodation.
Application
Th e application form can be downloaded from our website at www.fh w- berlin.de (Home ▷ Study at FHW Berlin ▷ Berlin International Summer School).
Application Deadline
April 1, 2009
Important Information
Requirements
None. Open to anyone interested in German language and culture.
Learn the Language, Understand the Culture, Experience Berlin!
Th e language courses combine intensive language classes with a taste of culture and history of Berlin and Germany. Both courses cover general language skills, core grammatical structures, basic vocabulary, and know-ledge about German culture and living. A special focus will be on communi-cation. A concert or opera performance is one of the highlights.
1. Beginners Course:
Th is course is aimed at students with no knowledge of German.
2. Advanced Beginners:
Th is course is designed for students with basic knowledge of German (about 1–2 semesters of intensive German).
Prof. Dr. Michael Tolksdorf Academic Director
Berlin International Summer School
Katja Zühlsdorf, M.A. Programme Coordinator
Berlin International Summer School
Berlin School of Economics
Berlin International Summer School Badensche Strasse 50–51 10825 Berlin Germany E-Mail: summer@fhw-berlin.de Phone: +49 (0)30 85789-120 Fax: +49 (0)30 85789-269 www.fhw-berlin.de
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