International Winter University Programme at Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany

International WinterUniversity Programme at Hochschule Darmstadt.  This English taught winter course will take place from December 29, 2017 – January 19, 2018. Students can choose between two modules:

·         Engineering Module: Mechanical Engineering in Modern Power Plants: This module will provide a survey about modern thermal power generation and the topics and limitations of mechanical engineering herein. According to this, students will be introduced into the major components of steam plants, gas turbine plants and combined cycle arrangements. Thermodynamic influences are shown as well as the importance of materials development and limitation by production facilities and reliability demands. The course is completed by lectures about materials and failure analysis, vibrations, production and modern technologies of carbon mitigation.

·         Marketing module: International Marketing andSales: This module deals with the growing importance of Marketing Management for the success of a product and the company. Students will learn how to manage complex international marketing concepts.  Different requirements of BtoB and BtoC customer segments, various industries as well as of selling services or products are considered in this module study. By the end of the course, students should be able to conceptualize an international marketing concept and an international sales strategy.

The academic courses, which are taught by professors (and other experts) from the Department of Business Administration and the Department of Mechanical and Plastics Engineering, are complemented by field trips to companies and modern power plants, enabling students to apply their knowledge at first hand.

One highlight of the program will be the trip to Munich over New Year’s. This will give all participants the chance to get to know German culture and celebrate New Year’s Eve together.  

Our agenda also includes a German-as-a-foreign-language-course and a variety of leisure activities prepared for all participants outside of the classroom. Students can earn up to 6 ECTS credits for this 3 week intensive-program.

Participants: The program is aimed at motivated undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals from all over the world with a background in business administration, management studies, marketing, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, materials engineering, or related disciplines. International as well as German students will attend the International Winter University Program and give your students a unique global experience.

Program fee: For students from our partner universities, we can possibly offer tuition waivers. This means that students have to pay only a reduced programme fee - including 3-weeks tuition, field trips and excursions, accommodation in shared twin rooms in a hotel, health, accident and liability insurance, and social activities.