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Karlshochschule International University University Guide

Welcome 02

University 04

Services 14

International Office 16

Location 18

BA in International Business 26

BA in Intercultural Management 30and Communication

BA in International Marketing 34

BA in International 38 Tourism Management

BA in Management of Meetings, Expositions, 42Events and Conventions

BA in Arts and Cultural Management 46

BA in Energy Management 50

BA in Media and Communication Management 54

MA in Leadership 58

Application and Admissions 62

Finances 70

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Thank you for your interest in our university. Karlshochschule International University, located in Karlsruhe, is a private, state-accredited university of applied sciences, which is sup-

ported by a non-profit foundation and the Karlsruhe Chamber of Commerce and Indus-try. Our teaching philosophy is practice- and market-oriented and, above all, international.

We are committed to fostering our students’ academic success. At Karlshochschule, the intensive link between teaching and practice, the strong international and intercultural focus, instructors with extensive practical experience, small study groups as well as the personal and relaxed contact between professors, staff and students enable our students to reach their full potential.

Are you interested in specialising in tomorrow’s growth industries? Do you want to obtain a Bachelor’s degree, which will gear you for success on the international job markets, in six semesters?

Then Karlshochschule is the right university for you. Our Bachelor of Arts degree programmes will effectively prepare you for your professional career in only six semesters. Moreover, if students wish to pursue their studies further,

the Bachelor’s degree programmes lead into a challenging Master’s degree programme in Leadership. This 4-semester programme is conducted in close collaboration with executives of renowned business organisations, further intensifying ties with the business world.

All of our degree programmes have been accredited by the FIBAA accreditation agency. According to the FIBAA evaluators, the strengths of our university are:

•the internationality of our programmes

•the cooperation with business organisations

•an effective and transparent admission procedure

•the link between theory and practice

•the instruction of management concepts

•the integration of case studies and practical projects

•the teaching qualifications of our staff

•the counselling of students by our staff

•the programme management

•our career services as well as

•quality assurance.

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Welcome to Karlshochschule International University!


The cornerstones of our programmes are:

A strong focus on national and international markets, the combination of foreign languages with a sound knowledge of important economic and cultural regions worldwide, hands-on ex-perience acquired in company projects and an internship, as well as a semester abroad. These components shape our university’s profile and are instrumental in preparing our graduates for a successful international career.

Karlshochschule International University is – and will remain – a small university, where each lecturer knows his or her students personally and is dedicated to supporting them individually.

We would be delighted to counsel you perso-nally on your choice of studies and welcome you at our university.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Michael Zerr President Karlshochschule International University

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The FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) is one of the six accreditation agencies responsible for evaluating functional and conceptual aspects of BA and MA degree programmes in Germany on be-half of the German Accreditation Council.

Welcome


Bachelor’s Programmes Teaching Language

International Business (IB) English

Intercultural Management and Communication (IMC)

German for semesters 1 – 2, English for semesters 3 – 6

International students have the option of starting their studies in English in the IB programme and transferring to any other programme from the 3rd semester.

International Marketing (IMA)

International Tourism Management (ITM)

Management of Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions (MEEC)

Management of Arts and Cultural Management (ACM)

Energy Management (EM)

Media and Communication Management (MCM)*

Master’s Programme Teaching Language

Leadership English

Karlshochschule International University

Welcome to Karlshochschule International University! We are a private, state-accredited university of applied sciences that provides students with a practical and career-focused education. We offer unique Bachelor’s pro-grammes and a Master’s programme that are internationally recognised and have a clear focus on future growth industries and key foreign markets.

All our programmes are officially accredited by the Foundation for International Business Ad-ministration Accreditation (FIBAA). The Bachelor’s programmes combine a fundamental education in general management with specialised know-how of specific industries. The Master’s pro-gramme in Leadership prepares students for a broad variety of international managerial func-tions. Our Master’s graduates are trained to take on a leadership role in many areas of a company and thus have excellent job prospects both in Germany and abroad.

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* In Accreditation Process


Karlsruhe, Germany (population 290,000)

Size: 15 professors, 4 guest professors, more than 50 instructors and lecturers, approx. 450 students

Location


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Small groups, key skills

The personal and direct contact between professors and students as well as the small classes with a maximum of 30 participants enable students to successfully complete their degree programme at Karlshochschule. Some of the instruction, for example on key business skills such as presentation and communication skills or foreign languages, is carried out in even smaller groups. We apply modern teaching methods, designed to foster communication and interaction, helping our students to develop their talent and personality.

Strong ties with the business community

The Karlsruhe Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a founding partner of Karlshochschule International University – just one example of the university’s close links to industry. In addition, respected business leaders participate in our university bodies and Karlshochschule collaborates with renowned personalities from the economy, research, politics and business. Mentors from the business community support students in the framework of our cross-mentoring programme.

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•Member of the Board of Directors UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

•Member of the Advisory Board at the American Chamber of Commerce Germany

”I have committed myself as mentor at Karlshochschule International University, because I want young people to benefit from some of the support I also received when I was younger.”

Ernst Raue, mentor at Karlshochschule


Practice-focused programmes

Our programmes provide a close link between theory and practice with a project-based syllabus, integrating practical experience in business. Moreover, the programmes are taught by instructors that are highly experienced in business and incorporate a practice-focused Bachelor’s thesis and compa-ny projects, congresses, events and excursions (e.g. to Berlin, New York and Istanbul). Management simulations and case studies prepare students for real-life work situations.

The practical study components, divided into two company projects and an internship, train students to perform increasingly complex and sophisticated practical tasks. The internship can be extended to six months and combined with the Bachelor’s thesis. An excellent thesis is often the first step towards a successful management career.

”Karlshochschule and a couple of professors organised an amazing excursion to New York City for us.

The entire marketing course headed to the Big Apple to be inspired by very attractive and

worthwhile visits. We saw lively presentations at PR agencies and the Marketing Departments of the Jazz Lincoln Music Centre and the Metropolitan Museum. All in all, it was an amazing one-week trip and we were very grateful to the professors for organising such an outstanding excursion.”

Hannes Glaeser, Germany, MCM

”What I have found and learned here at Karlshochschule goes beyond my former expectations. The courses are interesting and very practical, lots of sub-jects are not only closely related to management, but also transcend this

area. The whole group is like a family; we share our opinions in class and all our feelings about life after class. Discussions and questions are totally welcomed by lecturers. Being a member of the Karlshochschule community has really enriched my life”.

Ding Ruohui (Jane), China, Leadership

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International outlook

Success in international business – in areas as varied as cultural administration and marketing – requires people to act globally and interculturally. This is reflected in our degree programmes.

Karlshochschule International University features a unique programme on the business and culture of important economic and cultural regions worldwide. This is combined with the acquisition of language skills in the foreign languages spoken in these regions. We offer Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Moreover, German and English classes are taught at different levels and students also have the option of taking a third foreign language.

Students acquire cross-cultural skills by generally interacting with students and staff of different nationalities during their semester abroad and in lectures designed to train intercultural competencies such as the ”Interdependence of Management, Culture and Communication”.

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Semester abroad

The Bachelor’s programmes integrate a semes-ter at accredited partner institutions abroad. In their third year of studies, Bachelor’s students spend a semester abroad, giving them the op-portunity to try out and apply their knowledge to another cultural area and expand their horizon, thereby enhancing their potential for future employers. Cooperation agreements ensure that all the modules can be completed at a partner

university abroad within the specified timeframe. Students also have the option of completing their internship and thesis projects abroad.

As a member of ACEEPT (Association des Cen-tres Européens d’Education Professionnelle en Tourisme), Businet, EAIE (European Association for International Education) as well as the ERASMUS programme, Karlshochschule International University is actively involved in many important European university networks.

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America:

Canada:•VancouverIslandUniversity,Nanaimo,B.C.

Chile:•UniversidadMayor,Santiago

USA:•CaliforniaInternationalBusinessUniversity, San Diego•Hawai’iPacificUniversity,Honolulu

Asia:

Taiwan: •NationalChengchiUniversity,Taipei

Korea: •HanyangUniversity,Seoul •YoungsanUniversity,Kyungnam

Australia and New Zealand:

Australia: •InternationalCollegeofManagement,Sydney•VictoriaUniversity,Melbourne

New Zealand:•OtagoPolytechnic,Dunedin

Europe:

Belgium:•HowestUniversityCollegeWestFlanders, Kortrijk•KatholiekeHogeschoolKempen,Kempen•KatholiekeHogeschoolLeuven,Leuven•LessiusMechelen,Mechelen•ProvincialeHogeschoolLimburg,Limburg

Czech Republic:•MasarykUniversity,Brno

Denmark:•AarhusUniversity,InstituteofBusinessand Technology,Herning

Finland:•CentralOstrobothniaUniversityofApplied Sciences, Jakobstad/Kokkola •LahtiUniversityofAppliedSciences,Lahti

France:•AmericanBusinessSchool,Paris•ESCRennesSchoolofBusiness,Rennes•GroupeEcoleSupérieuredeCommerce– Champagne School of Management, Troyes

Hungary:•AndrássyUniversityBudapest,Budapest

Latvia:•VidzemeUniversityofAppliedSciences, Valmiera

Lithuania:•VilniusUniversity,Vilnius

Norway:•ØstfoldUniversityCollege,Holden

Polen:•KozminskiUniversity,Warsaw

Spain:•UniversidaddeaCoruña,ACoruña•UniversitatdelesIllesBalears,PalmadeMallorca •UniversitatdeValència,València

Switzerland:•HES-SOValais,EcolesSuissedeTourisme,Sierre

Turkey:•IstanbulBilgiUniversity,Istanbul •MarmaraUniversity,Istanbul

UK:•NewCollegeDurham,Durham•UniversityofLincoln,Lincoln•UniversityofWalesInstitute,Cardiff– Business School, Cardiff

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Personal mentoring

Karlshochschule International University stands for communication, cooperation and team spirit. Small class sizes enable each student to develop his or her individual strengths and guarantee that students are paid personal attention. Our instructors constantly devote time to their students’ needs and are available to give advice and counselling both in and outside of the classroom. Field excursions, outings and organised events foster the sense of community among students and professors.

Student life

Intercultural exchange is facilitated by special events organised for all the programmes, such as guest lectures, congresses and our Summer Academy, which focuses on intercultural expe-rience. At our annual Intercultural Day, project teams present specific countries or regions, giving the participants an insight into different cultures.

Our Student Union represents the interests of all the students, directly or indirectly, as regards university life. They organise a wide range of programmes like sport events and tournaments, student excursions and evening events.

Students are also involved in practical projects outside the classroom: for example, they plan and manage conventions, conferences and all kinds of events within the framework of the student event agency ”Erlebnisrausch” and they conductmediaexperimentswith”BackyardTV”,a podcast set up by students of Karlshochschule. In addition, Karlshochschule students, as active members of the non-profit organisation SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise), regularly organise charitable projects and events.

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”Studying at Karlshochschule has given me many possi-bilities to participate in various projects and be a member of student organisations.

As president of the Student Union, I am

actively involved in shaping university policies as well as organising events and congresses. I have simulta-neously developed my skills and personality and have implemented my knowledge in real life. This is a huge advantage for me and it differentiates me from students of other universities.”

Annica Seume ITM, former president of the Student Union


Services for International Students

Every year Karlshochschule International University welcomes students from all over the worldtoKarlsruhe.However,itisnotonlyourstudents that shape university life, it is also our employees, who come from China, Chile, Egypt, Finland,France,GreatBritain,Germany,Hunga-ry, Ireland, Mexico, Russia and Spain – making us an international and open-minded university!

Integrating and supporting our students is our top priority. This involves close contact with pro-fessors as well as a service-oriented, accessible administration and academic offices.

”My times at Karlshoch-schule have been my best memories abroad, with a responsive and friendly team and students from a wide variety of countries.

The excellent Internatio-nal Office made life easy for me: Andrea, Nadja

and Jutta helped whenever questions arose. During the international evenings we met other international students as well as our student advisers.

At Karlshochschule, students don‘t only make great friends, but also gain unique expertise in the internati-onal field from friendly, competent and, in my opinion, the best lecturers in the whole of Germany.”

Mara Poikane, Latvia, IMC


Academic counselling

Assistance with application procedure

Counselling on financing and scholarship programmes

Online platform for international students

Programmes instructed in English

German and English language courses at different levels

German culture classes

Open-door policy of professors

Assistance with practical matters and organisation of leisure activities by the International Office and student advisers

Excursions and extra activities with professors

Specific events and excursions for international students, e.g. toHeidelberg,StrasbourgorBerlin

Counselling on internship applications

Assistance with student visas and residence permits

Advice on accommodation for students

Introduction days at the beginning of each semester

Pick-up service from Karlsruhe train station

Before theapplication

Before the studies

During the studies

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International Office

The International Office coordinates and organises the international relations of Karlshochschule International University. It is responsible for advising and supporting incoming international students and students or staff going abroad or working on international projects.

The International Office team would like to wish you a warm welcome. We are available at all times to provide you with the help and assistance you need.

Staff:

Nadja ScopeIncoming Students

Andrea SchrammHeadoftheInternationalOffice

Dr. Jutta WalzErasmus Coordinator, University Development

ContactPhone: +49 721 1303-500Email: [email protected]

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Student Advisers

The student advisers are a group of volun-teer students who help incoming internatio-nal students adapt to life in Karlsruhe and at Karlshochschule. Along with the International Office, they are the first contact for international students and help them with practical matters in order to start their new life in Karlsruhe.

Throughout the semester, get-togethers and trips are organised so that international students get to know each other and their student ad-visers and exchange ideas in a relaxed atmos-phere. In short – the student advisers make sure that students feel at home at Karlshochschule International University from the very beginning!

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”It is very important to me that new international students quickly adapt to student life at our university and to living in Karlsruhe.

Also, I find it fun to get in touch with new students and learn more about

foreign countries. Besides, I am aware that a new study environment abroad is not so easy, and hope that the help I offer will bring international students more easily to their goal – success and fun with their studies and leisure time in Germany.”

Christian Castelo Branco, Student Adviser Coordinator:


The Location

Germany

Germany is located in the heart of Europe and covers an area of approx. 357,000 square kilometres. With a population of 82 million inhabitants, it is a modern, cosmopolitan country shaped by a diversity of life styles and cultures. A varied natural landscape – from the dunes of the North and Baltic Seas in the north to the Bavarian Alps in the south of the country – and a rich cultural heritage make Germany an exciting place to live and visit.

The largest European economy, Germany recorded a GDP of EUR 2,407 billion in 2009. German companies have an outstanding reputation internationally. Indeed, ”Made in Germany” is a genuine sealofqualityworldwide,standingforinnovation,sustainabilityandcutting-edgetechnology.How-ever, the global players are not the real drivers of the German economy, but the ”Mittelstand” – the numerous small and medium-sized companies that make the economy so vibrant. Germany as a business location boasts sound economic conditions and a highly qualified workforce and, as a result, continues to attract foreign investors in the face of global competition.

Young people come from across the world to study in Germany. More than 250,000 foreign students are enrolled at German universities. Today, every tenth student comes from abroad and Germany is the third most popular host country for international students.

Sources: Federal Statistical Office, Tatsachen über Deutschland, DAAD

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•Webportal ”Study in Germany: www.study-in-germany.de

•German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Study and Research in Germany: www.daad.de/deutschland/index.en.html

•Study in Baden-Wuerttemberg: www.study-guide-bw.com

•Germany Tourism: www.germany-tourism.de

• Inobis: Studying in Germany: www.inobis.de/studying.html

Study in Germany

Locat ion


Karlsruhe

Munich

Saarbrucken

Wiesbaden

Stuttgart

Mayence

Erfurt

Dresden

Magdeburg

Bremen

Hanover

Hamburg

Dusseldorf

Kiel

Schwerin

Berlin

Potsdam


Baden-Wuerttemberg, a leading technology region

As one of the 16 federal states of Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg is situated in the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland. This special location combined with a tradition of self-reliance and ingeniousness has fostered an open and innovative climate.

It is one of the most dynamic and successful states in Germany and a leading technology region in Europe. Its economy is renowned for mechanical engineering, car manufacturing and software engineering, with the headquarters of organisations such as Daimler, SAP and HeidelbergerDruckmaschinenlocatedinBaden-Wuerttemberg. The region has a long-established tradition in R&D and innovation that dates back to famous inventors such as Gottlieb DaimlerandRobertBosch.However,perhaps

one of the greatest strengths of Baden-Wuert-temberg has been the ability to maintain this climate of innovation over centuries. Indeed, today the state boasts a closely knitted network of research institutes and the highest number of patent registrations in the country.

Baden-Wuerttemberg is also one of Germany’s most attractive tourist locations, with its mild climate, world-class wines, picturesque villages and architecture, and charming mountain regions ideal for hiking and winter sports. People are outgoing and hospitable and enjoy outdoor life. In summer, Baden-Wuerttemberg’s lively cultural scene includes many open-air events such as concerts and plays in historical settings, open-air cinemas and street festivals.

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Life in Karlsruhe

Situated in the Rhine River plain, between the Black Forest, Alsace and Palatinate, Karlsruhe is a lively cultural and academic centre with some 290,000 inhabitants. It is located at the centre of a dynamic, growing industrial and technology region with the highest concentration of researchers in Europe.

The city is renowned for its joie de vivre – people here know how to enjoy life. The city features a varied cultural scene with concerts, museums, galleries and several theatres. ”Das Fest” – the largest non-commercial open air event in Germany, with over 100,000 spectators annually – takes place in Karlsruhe. With 30,000 students, it is an exceptionally lively city for young people. More than 1,800 hours of sun per year, a relaxed, southern ambience, extensive parks right in the middle of the city, cafés, cinemas, a lively pedestrian shopping area offer a broad range of leisure activities.

The city boasts an outstanding public transportation network, linking the city to tourist areas nearby suchasBaden-Baden,Heidelberg,Freiburg,LakeConstance,SwitzerlandandFrance.Germany’sbigcities, as well as popular destinations in Europe, are easy to reach via train or plane.

More information about Karlsruhe:

http://en.ka.stadtwiki.net

”Studying at Karlshochschule was a real opportunity for me. I met a lot of very interes-ting people and I got a great insight into German culture.

The town itself is really charming and lively. The

location is also good, because it is very close to HeidelbergandStuttgartandotherbeautifulcities.Thanks to help from Karlshochschule with organisation and integration, my stay was a great pleasure.”

Thibaud Marteil, France, IMC

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BA in International MarketingBA in International Business BA in Intercultural Management and Communication

BA in Management of Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions

BA in Media and Communication Management

BA in International Tourism Management BA in Arts and Cultural Management

BA in Energy Management MA in Leadership


BA in Arts and Cultural Management

MA in Leadership

Academic Programmes

International BusinessIntercultural Management and CommunicationInternational MarketingInternationalTourism ManagementManagement of Meetings, Expositions, Events and ConventionsArts and Cultural Management Energy ManagementMedia and Communication ManagementLeadership


The IB Degree ProgrammeBA in International Business

Our Bachelor of Arts in International Business provides you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to become a competent player in international business, by effectively combining economics, business studies and quantitative methods. Three years of study prepare you for a wide range of specialised and leadership positions in fields such as accounting, finance or human resources. Since positions of this kind require knowledge of how society functions as a whole, we also attach great importance to the critical analysis of global economic issues.

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Can you picture yourself here?

Stock Market Specialist in Frankfurt, New York or Shanghai.


Job Opportunities

Managers with a degree in International Business are able to assume responsibility in all types of management functions within a company. Whether they become strategic analysts in international corporations, branch managers of companies abroad or foreign companies in Germany, project managers in controlling and investor relations, or decide to work as sales, production or supply chain managers of international branch offices – graduates in International Business have plenty of career opportunities.

The Curriculum

The following illustration shows the structure of the programme. It combines a fundamental education in business administration with the acquisition of the scientific and practical skills required for international activities and for diffe-rent functional areas within companies as well as language and soft skills.

To prepare students for activities in an interna-tional environment, modules dealing with global topics are spread throughout the curriculum, starting with the foundation modules in the first three semesters (Introduction to World Econo-my, International Economics and International Management). Specialisation modules are offer-ed in the later semesters: Managing International Operations deals with structuring and optimising the multinational activities of

companies, while Contemporary Issues in Inter-national Management covers current issues and intercultural aspects.

The general business administration modules (Introduction to Management and its Quanti-tative Methods, Business Environment, Basic Principles of Strategic Management, Managerial Accounting) are designed to give students an overview of the basic concepts of business administration and economics, before taking a closer look at the different functional areas of a company: Marketing, Operations Manage-ment & Statistics, Resources and International Finance.

Semester five contains elective and advanced business modules that are taken at a partner university abroad. Students complete their stu-dies with their internship and thesis in semester six, in which they apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the first five semesters to speci-fic practical assignments.

The IB Degree ProgrammeBA in International Business

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Curriculum

International modules Business administration Practical approach Languages

Introduction tothe World Economy

6 ECTS

Marketing

5 ECTS

InternationalEconomics

6 ECTS

ManagingInternationalOperations

6 ECTS

InternationalFinance

6 ECTS

ContemporaryIssues in InternationalManagement

6 ECTS

Internship

18 ECTS

Bachelor Thesis including its defence

11+1 ECTS

6 ECTS

Advanced CompanyProject

6 ECTS

Managerial Accounting:− Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting− Controlling

6 ECTS

Foreign Language 2.2

6 ECTS

Basic Principlesin StrategicManagement

5 ECTS

CompulsaryElective:1. English 12. German 1

4 ECTS

CompulsaryElective:1. English 22. German 23. GCS

4 ECTS

Introduction to Management and its Quantitative Methods

10 ECTS

BusinessEnvironment− Politics− Economics− Society− Technology− Ecology− Law

10 ECTS

Compulsory Elective1. Entrepreneurship2. Mergers & Aquisitions

6 ECTS

Business Ethics & CSR

6 ECTS

Change & Innovation

6 ECTS


10 ECTS

Introduction to Scientific ResearchMethods

2

4

OperationsManagement &Statistics

InternationalManagement

6 ECTS

IntroductoryCompany Project

6 ECTS

Resources:− Financial Resources− Human Resources− Organisation

6 ECTS


6 ECTS

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5

6

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6 ECTS


The IMC Degree ProgrammeBA in Intercultural Management and Communication

Today’s world is like a village, in which even small companies have to face competition without frontiers. Apart from quality products, the key factor for success is a profound understanding of our business partners’ culture. It is for this reason that our degree programme in Intercultural Management and Communication deals with aspects such as cultural anthropology alongside the traditional business administration modules.

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Expert for Asia at a major bank.


Job Opportunities

You may become an Asia expert of a banking institution or be in charge of carrying out a development project, you may work as project manager of an international team, human re-source manager of a global corporation, change manager or company developer, or be employ-ed in an embassy or an international organi-sation – our degree programme in Intercultural Management and Communication will prepare you for this broad range of career opportunities on the international market.

The Curriculum

The following illustration shows the structure of the programme. Before commencing the intercultural modules, our students take a look at different aspects of management. The general management and intercultural modules are complemented by skills modules in which students acquire scientific and practical compe-tences as well as language and soft skills.

The core of the programme consists of modules in which students acquire the ability to carry out international and intercultural analysis, preparing them for practical projects and, during the first four semesters, for their semester abroad: Cul-tural Studies, Organisational Culture, Regional Studies, Intercultural Business Communication, International Collaboration Management, Intercultural Communicative Competence.

As the degree programme progresses, compe-tences and skills acquired in the intercultural and general management modules are consolidated and applied in practice, first in the company projects – as a rule real-life consulting projects for companies – and later in the internship and thesis.

Semester five contains elective and advanced business modules that are taken at a partner university abroad. Students practice and refine their foreign language skills and intercultural competences and acquire specific knowledge about their host country. In the final semester, they learn to transfer the knowledge and skills acquired at Karlshochschule and abroad during the internship and thesis by solving specific practical assignments.

The IMC Degree ProgrammeBA in Intercultural Management and Communication

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6 ECTS

Cultural Studies

6 ECTS

Intercultural Marketing

5 ECTS

Organisational Culture

6 ECTS

InternationalBusinessManagement

6 ECTS

Internship

18 ECTS 11+1 ECTS

6 ECTS

Basic Principles in Strategic Management

5 ECTS

4 ECTS

4 ECTS


10 ECTS

Business Environment− Politics− Economics− Sociology− Technology− Ecology− Law

10 ECTS

ContemporarySociety

6 ECTS

Elective

6 ECTS

Change & Innovation

6 ECTS


RegionalStudies

6 ECTS 6 ECTS

InterculturalCommunicativeCompetence

6 ECTS


6 ECTS

Managerial Accounting- Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting- Controlling

6 ECTS


InternationalCollaborationManagement

6 ECTS

InterculturalBusinessCommunication

6 ECTS

IntroductoryCompanyProject

6 ECTS 6 ECTS


10 ECTS

Introduction to Scientific Research Methods

1

2

4

3

5

6

Sem

este

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English as a foreign Language 1



Resources- Financial Resources- Human Resources- Organisation

Curriculum

Intercultural studies Management Practical approach Languages


The IMA Degree ProgrammeBA in International Marketing

Jobs in the marketing industry are extremely multi-faceted. Whether you find your perfect role in product management or in the area of customer relationship management, the best way of achieving this is the International Marketing degree programme. Our students learn how to develop marketing strategies, open up international markets and achieve sustained success with innovative product ideas. A Bachelor of Arts degree with an international and intercultural orientation will provide you with excellent career options, especially in international companies.

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Marketing Director for international brands.


Job Opportunities

Graduates in International Marketing have a broad range of career options, including positions such as:

• Brand, product, sales or communications manager in an international corporation

• Strategic planner or brand consultant in an advertising agency

• Marketing director of a medium-sized enterprise

• Founder of an agency or market researcher in a market research institution.

As you can see, there really is a vast variety of job opportunities to choose from.

The Curriculum

The following illustration shows the structure of the programme. The programme combines marketing-specific qualifications in the key areas of marketing research, marketing strategy and marketing instruments with general manage-ment competences, systematically relating them to international and intercultural contexts (Interdependence of Management, Culture and Communication, International Marketing Strate-gy, International Marketing Programme, Interna- tional Economic Relations, Regional Studies) and complementing them with current develop-ments in marketing theory and practice (com-pulsory elective). Graduates are able to manage

marketing processes in a comprehensive and goal-oriented way, from strategic analysis through to the evaluation of single measures or complete programmes.

The first two semester focus on the under-standing of the context, the company and the management process, the specifics of markets, market agents and the marketing function (Introduction to International Marketing, Markets and Market Players, Basic Principles in Strategic Management). A combination with practical components is achieved by integrating excursions to fairs and regional markets as well as case studies such as mystery shopping. In their second year, students, supervised by professors, independently conduct marketing projects in the framework of two company projects. With a practical application of their specialisation, language and intercultural skills first during their semester abroad, and then in their internship and thesis, students complete their studies in their third year.

The IMA Degree ProgrammeBA in International Marketing

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6 ECTS

Introduction to international Marketing

6 ECTS

Interdependence of Management, Culture and Communication

5 ECTS

Markets and Market Players

6 ECTS

International Economic Relations

6 ECTS

Internship

18 ECTS 11+1 ECTS

6 ECTS


5 ECTS

4 ECTS

4 ECTS


10 ECTS

10 ECTS

Compulsory Elective1. Evolution in Marketing Theory and Practice2. E-Business and E-Marketing3. Entrepreneurship and Businessplanning

6 ECTS

Regional Studies

6 ECTS

Change & Innovation

6 ECTS


Marketing Instruments- Product- Price- Promotion & PR- Place

6 ECTS 6 ECTS

InternationalMarketingProgramme

6 ECTS


6 ECTS


6 ECTS


StrategicMarketing

6 ECTS

InternationalMarketingStrategy

6 ECTS


6 ECTS


6 ECTS


10 ECTS


1

2

4

3

5

6

Sem

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Curriculum

Marketing Management Practical approach Languages


The ITM Degree ProgrammeBA in International Tourism Management

Tasks such as discovering new destinations, designing hotel complexes and inspecting cruise ships, sound like a dream. Our Bachelor of Arts in International Tourism Management provides the theory required to make this dream come true: Students take a look at tourism from the point of view of travellers, destinations and tour operators. In only six semesters, they develop a thorough understanding of the interrelationships and procedures used in international tourism management.

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Manager of a

luxury hotel.


Job Opportunities

As a graduate in International Tourism Manage-ment, you will have plenty of career opportuni-ties. You could become manager of a holiday resort, hotel, spa or an event location, product manager of a tour operator or travel agent, tourism manager of a holiday region, expert in a tourism professional association, consultant, tourism journalist or cruise organiser.

The Curriculum

In view of the broad range of professional demands of the tourism industry, the program-me is based on the concept of a manager as leader, planner, organiser, decisionmaker, recrui-ter of personnel, team leader and controller.

The following illustration shows the structure of the programme. Students are given a com-prehensive overview of the different types of tourism activities and of mobility management in an intercultural context and acquire the ability to analyse, design, plan, manage, evaluate and cri-tically assess tourism services. This is achieved by combining qualifications specific to the indus-try with general management skills, cultural stu-dies (Interdependence of Management, Culture and Communication) and foreign languages. During their first year of studies, students learn to distinguish instruments and methods relevant to the tourism sector (Foundations of the Tour-ism Industry) and to identify individual customer needs and assess potential markets (Customers

and Markets in Tourism). The second year focuses on decoding strategies and proces-ses of procurement marketing and combining the various tourist services provided by diffe-rent players to create a package holiday (Tour Operators and Travel Agents as Intermediaries ofAddedValueinTourism),applyingtheimpor-tance of intangible services, emotional experien-ces and symbolic values to the configuration of customer relationships (Service Providers in the TourismValueChain),criticallyquestioningcur-rent academic and political discussions on tour-ism (Critical Tourism: Perspectives, Alternatives, Future) as well as assessing and, if applicable, adapting different market strategies for compa-nies in the tourist business to specific situations (Marketing Planning in Tourism). Modules during the final year deal with current academic and industry-related discussions (Current Issues in Tourism) and concepts and instruments of strategic and operational tourism management related to the specific tourism market.

The ITM Degree ProgrammeBA in International Tourism Management

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6 ECTS

Foundations of the Tourism Industry

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Customers and Markets in Tourism

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Current Issuesin Tourism

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Change & Innovation

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The MEEC Degree ProgrammeBA in Management of Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions

Market analyses indicate a high demand for managers who have both an academic education and comprehensive conceptual and social management skills specifically geared to the MEEC industry. Six highly intensive semesters will provide you with all the theoretical and practical tools you need to meet the high demands of organisations such as congress centres or inter-national event management agencies. There are only a few comparable degree programmes in Germany, which further increases your future career opportunities.

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There are plenty of career opportunities for graduates of the MEEC programme: whether they become event managers, trade fair directors, congress organisers, directors of an automobile company’s trade fair department, founders of event management agencies, managers of international convention centres, visitors bureaus, exposition corporations, cultur-al institutions or soccer stadiums, theme park directors or organisers of world cups, fashion fairs or open-air festivals.

The Curriculum

The following illustration shows the structure of the programme. Students acquire a fundamen-tal education in business administration complemented by a sound knowledge of the MEEC industry, scientific and practical compe-tences as well as language and soft skills, thus meeting the sector’s need for increased acade-mic professionalism.

The economic approach is extended to include perspectives from communication studies, cultural studies, sociology, psychology and economic geography. Graduates are able to detect social trends, assess potential markets and devise strategies and products for MEEC markets and locations. After receiving an over-view of the methods and instruments used in the MEEC industry (Introduction to the MEEC

Industry), students learn to distinguish the demands and interaction of different stake-holders (MEEC Markets). Based on these introductory modules, students in their second year acquire the ability to develop products, position them on target markets, market them, adapt them to changing markets and integrate them into the product line (MEEC Products), position and market services and modify them for international target markets (MEEC Services), analyse the current market position of an event location and position it successfully versus its competitors (MEEC Location Management) and ensure the efficiency of an event by applying risk and quality management (MEEC Opera-tions). Advanced modules prepare students to organise events with international participants in cross-cultural contexts (International Aspects of the MEEC Industry) and identify and evaluate relevant trends of international markets (Current Issues of the MEEC Industry).

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The MEEC Degree ProgrammeBA in Management of Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions


Meetings, Events, Expositions and Conventions Management Practical approach Sprachen

6 ECTS

Introduction to the MEEC Industry

6 ECTS

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MEEC Markets

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InternationalAspects of theMEEC Industry

6 ECTS

Internship

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Regional Studies

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Change & Innovation

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The ACM Degree ProgrammeBA in Arts and Cultural Management

Professionals working in today‘s cultural sector do not exclusively deal with artists, but also with banks, cultural foundations and initiatives, and therefore have to be able to strike a balance between aesthetics and economic issues. Our students gain an understanding of both sides of modern cultural organisations, providing them with an excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Opera Director at the Sydney opera house.


Job Opportunities

Art is all about mastery – and this is also true for the business components of the cultural sector. Regardless of whether you work in a foundation, museum or gallery, leadership tasks primarily require management skills, alongside artistic and aesthetic know-how. After all, you will be responsible for fundraising, organising exposi-tions or convincing art collectors. Our Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management offers students the exact combination of business and cultural understanding they need to succeed. They acquire all the necessary know-how to open a gallery or work as an artistic director, curator, art dealer or cultural attaché of an embassy.

The Curriculum

Research shows that there is a demand for specialists who have an in-depth knowledge of the cultural sector – including cultural marketing, cultural financing and project management – as well as communicative and intercultural skills, fluency in English and practical experience. By combining qualifications specific to the arts and cultural sector with general management com-petences and foreign languages, the ACM pro-gramme prepares graduates for management functions in the arts and cultural sector as well as in public, state and private institutions that fund and sponsor cultural events and activities.

The following illustration shows the structure of the programme. After receiving an overview of cultural categories and institutions (Introduction to Cultural Management), students learn to

analyse the interdependency of social condi-tions and cultural-artistic developments (Cultural HistoryandSocialStudies)andtointerpretcommunication and behaviour in the context of socio-cultural systems (Interdependence of Management, Culture and Communication). Modules during the third semester focus on specific strategies to market art products and productions (Culture Marketing) as well as suitable legal organisations and forms of finance (Culture Financing and Culture Law). In the following semester, students learn to develop concepts suitable for specific cultural segments such as museums, theatres and orchestras, or film and media (Management of Specific Cultural Segments and Cultural Institutions) as well as to plan, organise and manage cultural events in the different cultural sectors (Dramatisation and Dramaturgy of Artistic Productions). Current academic industry discussions (Current Issues in the Management of Cultural Institutions) and the creation, discussion and planning of inter-national cultural projects (International Culture Policy) are the main emphasis in the fifth semes-ter, preparing students for their internship and thesis project.

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6 ECTS

Introduction to Arts and Cultural Management

6 ECTS

5 ECTS

Cultural History and Social Studies

6 ECTS

Current Issues in theManagement ofCultural Institutions

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Internship

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10 ECTS

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InternationalCulture Policy

6 ECTS

Regional Studies

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Change & Innovation

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Management ofSpecific CulturalSegments and Cultural Institutions

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The EM Degree ProgrammeBA in Energy Management

The energy industry is currently one of the most dynamic and sensitive sectors on the market, with a strong demand for future leaders with a responsible attitude and a trend-setting, innova-tive approach. In cooperation with the energy producer Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg (EnBW), Karlshochschule International University introduced a Bachelor of Arts in Energy Management in 2009. We are one of the first educational establishments in Germany to give students the opportunity to specialise in management functions specifically in the energy sector.

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Manager of a power supplier.


Job Opportunities

Whether as manager of a national or international energy company, municipal utility or energy service provider, whether as energy expert of an industrial enterprise or energy trade at the electricity exchange, as project director in the mineral oil or gas industry or as decision-maker in the political or social environment of the energy sector – our programme in Energy Management opens many doors on the national and international job market.

The Curriculum

The following illustration shows the structure of the programme. Besides teaching economic and technical aspects, the programme focuses on promoting social awareness among the students. In six semesters, students gain an insight into all aspects of the energy sector – from the perspective of the energy company, the client and society as a whole.

The first semesters convey a thorough ground-ing, which is gradually extended during the second and third year of studies both in theo-ry and in practice by combining lectures with numerous exercises, management games, case studies, e-learning and simulations. Instructors are recognised experts and top-class practitioners, affording students networking possi-bilities from the very beginning.

Introductory modules cover basic concepts, characteristics and structures of the energy

sector (Introduction to the Energy Industry) as well as the behaviour of different stakeholders on the energy market (Energy Markets). During the second year, students are taught how to analyse specifics in the value chain of energy enterprises and explain the impact of (de)regula-tion on energy distribution (Energy Products and Operations), evaluate the economic and eco-logical potential of various energy services and modify market services according to changing requirements (Energy Services), apply the mar-keting mix to the energy business (Energy Trade, Sales and Marketing) and discuss the impact of local, regional and global energy policy on the economy and environment (Energy Responsi-bility: Local, Regional and Global Perspectives). These core modules provide the necessary background knowledge for comparing develop-ments of selected national markets (International Aspects of the Energy Industry) and analysing current issues of energy market segments, taking into account ethical, political and eco-logical aspects (Current Issues of the Energy Industry).

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The EM Degree ProgrammeBA in Energy Management


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Introduction to the Energy Industry

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Energy Markets

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International Aspects of theEnergy Industry

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Current Issues ofthe Energy Industry

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The MCM Degree ProgrammeBA in Media and Communication Management

The generation of the ‘digital native citizen’ has led to fundamental changes in the role that media and communication play in today’s businesses and societies. Recent phenomena such as blogs, open source references, and on-line social media represent new approaches to the use of communication technology in everyday environments. These new tools also offer busi-nesses new opportunities for growth and diversification. With an interdisciplinary and research-based approach, the MCM Degree programme provides students with important managerial skills to exploit recent developments as well as gather specialized knowledge. The content of the programme covers a wide range of managerial situations in order to prepare students for a broader, more managerial-oriented application of communication skills to sucessfully work in and with media corporations in an increasingly competitive and international business world.

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The MCM Degree ProgrammeBA in Media and Communication Management*

Job Opportunities

The BA in Media and Communication Manage-ment helps students to develop well-rounded skills for use in diverse fields of management. It does not aim to educate specialists for the media or publishing industry (such as news- papersorTVstations).Graduatesofthe programme will be able to establish, introduce,supervise and build on assorted business activities by applying media and communication tools in an innovative and customer-oriented manner and under a variety of conditions. They will be able to take on diverse tasks in a range of organizational departments, including Marke-ting and PR services, advertising and promotio-nal activity, customer services, NGO campaign planning, and so on. They will thereby be able meet the growing demand for bridging technical knowledge in media use and communication technology and media with the ability to develop practical, up-to-date, market-savvy applications.

The Curriculum

The curriculum integrates media and communi-cation studies with management skills. On the one hand, students will complete the courses of our general management programme, such as an introduction to management, strategic management, financial and human resources, accounting, change management. On the other hand, the programme will include specialized courses on corporate communication, media

psychology, stakeholder communication, mar-keting and media, and innovation to examine communicative interaction with and for different target groups. Media, cultural content, and use of foreign languages are also essential parts of our research-based, application-oriented approach towards preparing future managers for the challenges in modern business and insti-tutions that increasingly depend on effective use of modern communication techniques, techno-logies and systems to be successful.

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6 ECTS

Introduction to Media and CommunicationManagement

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5 ECTS

Media systems:Players and Markets

6 ECTS

International Aspects of Media and CommunicationManagement

6 ECTS

Internship

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Introduction to Management andits Quantitative Methods

10 ECTS

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Current Issues in Media and CommunicationManagement

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Regional Studies

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Change and Innovation

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The Master‘s Degree ProgrammeMA in Leadership

Have you successfully completed your Bachelor’s degree and want to prepare for a challenging leadership position in a company or another organisation? In four semesters, our consecutive Master’s programme in Leadership will prepare you for all the exciting challenges international leaders are confronted with nowadays. The programme combines academic research and practical project work, for instance in a global corporation or a charitable international organisation. Through interdisciplinary work processes, you will acquire knowledge and skills in communication, leadership, structuring, innovation, organisation and business development from a range of different perspectives.

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Job Opportunities

Trainee programmes, assistant positions, new challenging projects, new teams and new cultural experiences finally lead to the upper management of companies and organisations. Some of the skills required include problem-solving competence, flexibility and – last but not least – the ability to adapt behaviour and communication quickly to new situations. Our Master’s programme in Leadership aims at providing the market with young high potentials who continuously strive to independently broa-den their horizons and keep developing their potential within a company or organisation.

The Curriculum

Building on the knowledge acquired in a Bache-lor of Arts programme, the first year focuses on enhancing existing know-how in text and case studies. A strategy called ”Issue Based Action Learning” allows you to interactively compare theoretical findings with fellow students and company representatives in workshops and group sessions. While doing so, we take a closer look at innovative issues from different fields such as the economy, organisational psy-chology and sociology.

The modules are designed to foster conceptual competency (Conceptual Leadership, Com-plex Adaptive Systems, Structuration), com-petency for innovation and change (Business and Organisational Development, Evolutionary

Systems, Leading for Results) as well as social and communicative competence (Norms and Rules, Business Communication, Organisational Rhetoric, Corporate Relations).

The second year focuses on linking theory and practice. In the framework of an on-the-job assignment, students solve a specific problem together with top managers from renowned international companies or leaders from politi-cal, administrative and other organisations. This phase is accompanied by block seminars at the university, communication and conflict training sessions and two colloquia. Combining ground-breaking theories with the long-established experience of industry practitioners encourages critical analysis and the comparison of scien-tific standards, on the one hand, and practical needs on the other. At the end of the second year, students write their master’s thesis, preferably in collaboration with a company or a scientific, cultural or social institution.

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Elective- Entrepreneurship and Family Business- Leading in the Public Environment- Future Leaders in Global Corporations

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Business andOrganisational Development

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EvolutionarySystems

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Application and Admissions

Language requirements

Classes are held in English, either from the very beginning (International Business and Leadership programmes) or from the third semester onwards (all other degree programmes). International students who are not fluent in German have the option of starting in the International Business programme and changing into another programme after the first two semesters.

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Study Programme Language Requirements

Programme start in English (International Business and Leader-ship programmes)

Proof of English language proficiency:

• level of C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or• IELTS of 6.5 or above or• Internet-based TOEFL score of at least 100 points

Programme start in German

Proof of German language proficiency:

•DeutscheSprachprüfungfürdenHochschulzugang(DSH-2)or•Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF TDN 4)

Proof of English language proficiency:

• level of B2 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or• IELTS of 6.0 or above or• Internet-based TOEFL score of at least 80 points

Visitingstudents Proof of English language proficiency:

• level of B2 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or• IELTS of 6.0 or above or• Internet-based TOEFL score of at least 80 points

Exchange students English online test administered by Karlshochschule (corresponds to CEFR level of B2)


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Show us your potential! Besides your school grades, we place a strong emphasis on your personali-ty, skills and interests. We look forward to learning about internships, stays abroad, your school and possibly vocational background and extracurricular activities. The application procedure consists of the written application and a colloquium.

Fall Semester•Late September / early October – Late January / early February

Spring Semester•Early March – late June / early July

Academic Calendar

Applicants from non-EU countries:•31 May

Applicants from EU countries:•15 September

In special cases, an application beyond the deadline is possible after prior consultation with our admissions team.

Deadlines for applications

Appl icat ion

Jessica Bast

Phone: +49 721 1303-500

Email: admissions@ karlshochschule.de

Contact

For more information about our programmes and university, please visit our website or contact our counsellor:


A complete application contains the following documents:

01. Application for admission02. School leaving certificate containing transcript of grades 03. If applicable, university transcript of records04. Proof of language proficiency05. Letter of motivation06. Curriculum vitae in tabular form07. Passport sized photograph08. Copy of passport 09. Additional certificates (e.g. of internships, extracurricular activities)10. If applicable, certificate of preparatory / foundation college for foreigners (Studienkolleg)11. If applicable, an APS certificate (forapplicantsfromChina,Vietnam and Mongolia only)

All documents have to be translated in English or German. Documents 02 and 03 have to be presented with a German or English notarised translation and need to be officially certified.

Please send your application documents to:

Karlshochschule International Universityc/oUNI-ASSISTe.V.·Helmholtzstraße2-910587 Berlin, Germany

Uni-assist, a certification office handling inter-national applications, will check if the formal admission requirements are fulfilled. Your appli-cation can only be processed if it is complete and after a processing fee has been paid to uni-assist.

Colloquium

Once it has been verified that your application meets our formal admission requirements, you will be invited to participate in a colloquium that allows us to get to know you as a person, your interests and your skills and gives you the opportunity to learn more about us and the pro-gramme you are applying for. If you are not able to come to Karlsruhe for the colloquium, the Admissions Committee may decide to conduct thecolloquiumbytelephoneorVoIP.

You will find more details about the application process under:www.karlshochschule.de/en/sign-me-up

You can find out which educational certificates obtained outside Germany are required for ad-mission to higher education in Germany under www.daad.de and www.karlshochschule.de/en/sign-me-up

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Master’s Degree Studies

Our Master’s degree programme is open to students who have completed a three-year degree pro-gramme in business administration, economics or a related field with an above-average grade and wish to prepare for a leading position in business or society. The application procedure consists of the writ-ten application and an assessment centre. In exceptional cases, the Admissions Committee may decide to ask international applicants to participate in individual interviews instead of an assessment centre.

To apply for admissions in our Master’s programme, please submit the following documents:

01. Application for admission02. University diploma and final transcript03. Summary of Bachelor thesis04. Proof of language proficiency05. Letter of motivation06. Curriculum vitae in tabular form07. Passport sized photograph08. Copy of passport 09. Additional certificates (e.g. job references, internships)10. If applicable, an APS certificate (forapplicantsfromChina,Vietnam and Mongolia only)

All documents have to be translated in English or German. Document 02 has to be presented with a German or English notarised translation and needs to be officially certified.

Please send your application to:

Karlshochschule International Universityc/oUNI-ASSISTe.V.·Helmholtzstraße2-910587 Berlin, Germany

Uni-assist will check if the formal admission requirements are fulfilled. Your application can only be processed if it is complete and after a processing fee has been paid to uni-assist. The applicant will not have to pay any additional fee for the application procedure at Karlshoch-schule.

For more information about your application please visit our website or contact our counsellor:

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Jessica Bast

Phone: +49 721 1303-500

Email: admissions@ karlshochschule.de

Contact


Assessment CentreOnce it has been verified that your application meets our formal admission requirements, you will be invited to participate in an assessment centre. The goal is to get to know you as a person, your qualifi-cations and identify your potential for a challenging managerial function.


Visiting and Exchange Students

Visitingandexchangestudentsareintegratedintheuniversity’sregularprogrammeand,inaddition,are offered German language courses specifically designed for international students. Depending on their language and intercultural competence, they also have the option of taking part in a company or case-study project. Moreover, we offer customised programmes for groups of at least 10 students from the same university.

Visiting Students

VisitingstudentsattendKarlshochschule International University for one semester or a full year as non-degree seeking students on a fee-paying basis.

If you are interested in spending a term abroad at Karlshochschule International University, ple-ase submit the following application documents:

01. Application Form for visiting students02. Official university transcript of records03. Certificate of enrolment of home university04. Proof of English proficiency

05. Letter of motivation06. Curriculum vitae in tabular form 07. Passport sized photograph08. Copy of passport09. If applicable, an APS certificate (forapplicantsfromChina,Vietnamand Mongolia only)

All documents have to be presented with a German or English notarised translation and document 02 and 03 need to be officially certified.

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Fall Semester•31 May

Spring Semester•30 November

Deadlines for applications

Jutta Walz

Phone: +49 721 1303-555

Email: jwalz@ karlshochschule.de

Contact


Exchange Students

Exchange students attend Karlshochschule International University within the framework of official exchange agreements for one semester or a full year as non-degree seeking students.After you have been formally nominated for a place at Karlshochschule International University by the coordinator of your home university, we will send you the exchange student application form as well as course information. In the next step, you need to prepare your written application. A complete exchange application consists of the following documents:

01. Application Form for exchange students02. Official university transcript of records from home university03. Learning agreement / Course List04. Curriculum vitae in tabular form 05. Passport sized photograph06. Copy of passport

All exchange students who are not English native speakers have to pass an online English test. The coordinator at the partner university receives information about the test procedure after your application documents have been submitted. We advise you to take the test as early as possible since the letter of acceptance, which is required for the visa and housing application, will only be issued once you have passed the test.

Please ask your coordinator to send your application documents to:

Karlshochschule International UniversityInternationalOffice·Karlstraße36-3876133 Karlsruhe, Germany

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”My semester abroad at Karlshochschule was a great experience, in par-ticular from an interper-sonal perspective. I got to know different people from different parts of the world, who have become really close friends. I also had the opportunity to

discover German culture and people.

What I really liked at Karlshochschule, was the way the International Office as well as the students advisers took care of international students. Moreover, the quality of the lectures was very good; I really enjoyed attending classes in German as well as English.”

Nancy Pellissier, Switzerland, ITM


Finances

We believe that tuition fees should not be considered as a cost, but as an investment, since as a gra-duate of Karlshochschule International University you will have excellent career prospects. The com-pact organisation of studies and intensive counselling by our faculty enable our graduates to enter the job market early in comparison to similar programmes. Moreover, in the practical study components you establish and maintain direct contact to companies throughout your studies.

Tuition fees:

As a private institution, Karlshochschule International University offers you many advantages: ideal group sizes, modern facilities, personal contact between professors and stu-dents – just to mention a few. This is financed by tuition fees.

Our tuition fees amount to:

Bachelor’s students (regular and visiting): per semester € 3.780,–

Master’s students (regular and visiting): per semester € 4.800,–

Exchange students: exchange students from partner universities receive a full tuition waiver

Monthly costs of living:

Rent at hall of residence or shared flat: approx. € 200 - 350,–

Health insurance:approx. € 65,–

Food: approx. € 160,-

Miscellaneous (books, computer, leisure etc.): at least € 120,–

In totalApprox. per month € 600 - 700,–

Other Costs:

Student Union fees: per semester approx. € 55,–

Deposit for room/flat: approx. € 200 - 500,– (depending on the room/flat)

All costs are estimated according to our best knowledge.

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Scholarships and financial aid:

We offer a scholarship programme for international students. Exchange students can be supported under the ERASMUS and Baden-Wuerttemberg scholarship programmes. For more detailed informa-tion about our scholarships and financial aid possibilities please visit our website.

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Finances

”I got the opportunity to study at Karlshochschule

International University thanks to a scholarship awarded to me by the university in collaboration with AFS. This scholar-ship, as well as the university’s programme, shows its high level of

interest in being international and preparing its students with a global outlook. One of the things I like the most about studying here, is the opportunity to meet students of different nationalities and cultures, with whom I‘ve developed close friendships, which will truly last for many years and may also be useful later in my professional life.

Another advantage is the great coordination of the International Office and the student advisers, who make studying in a foreign country more pleasant.”

Gustavo García Aguilar, Costa Rica, IMC

Do you havefurther questions?Please contact [email protected]+49 721 1303-500

http://karlshochschule.de/en

Contact


Address:

KarlshochschuleInternational UniversityKarlstrasse 36 - 3876133 Karlsruhe, Germany

Postfach 11 06 3076059 Karlsruhe, Germany

Tel.: +49 721 1303-500Fax: +49 721 1303-300E-Mail: [email protected] www.karlshochschule.de

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