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.
