Faculty of Business Administration

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GOING ABROAD FOR STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Studying Abroad

All degree programmes of the Faculty of Business Administration offer students the possibility to complete part of their studies abroad at one of the numerous partner universities of HTWD – University of Applied Sciences as part of the Bachelor's or Master's cycle.

The application deadline for studying abroad for the winter AND summer semester is possible for all study programmes of the Faculty of Business Administration until February 15 each year. More information on the application procedure, financing and the documents to be submitted can be found centrally on the website of the International Office, in each case for studying abroad in Europeworldwide and as a freemover.

In the Faculty of Business Administration, the fifth semester of study in the Bachelor's degree programmes and the second semester of study in the Master's degree programmes are particularly suitable for studying abroad.

For the recognition of study achievements gained during studying abroad, a Learning Agreement is concluded between HTWD – University of Applied Sciences and the partner university. More detailed information on the Learning Agreement is provided for both the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes of the Faculty of Business Administration in separate courses via the online platform OPAL. Further information and notes on the Learning Agreement are provided in the OPAL courses listed below. In addition, at the beginning of each summer semester (March or April), there is a separate information event on the Learning Agreement for the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. If there are any further questions, please contact your dean of studies.

Organisational information and forms for the learning agreement can be found on the website of the International Office.

Landing at the airport in Helsinki marked the beginning of a semester abroad that far exceeded my expectations and became the best time of my studies. Thank you Erasmus, Kiitos Erasmus!

 

- Franziska D. - Bachelor Business Administration

Franziska D. in Helsinki

Together with international students who went from being haphazard strangers to best friends, I fully enjoyed the cultural diversity and academic exchange in Vilnius and the surrounding area.

 

- Leo W. - Master Business Administration and Engineering

Leo W. in Vilnius

Double Degree Programmes

Cooperation agreements have been concluded with some partner universities of the HTWD – University of Applied Sciences, resulting in a double degree programme for selected study programmes of the Faculty of Business Administration. A double degree means that you receive both the degree from the HTWD – University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor's or Master's) and the equivalent academic degree from the partner university.

Further information on currentdouble degree programmes, the application modalities and the financing options are summarized on the website of the International Office under Double Degree.

International partner universities

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Fact sheets of the partner universities / experience reports

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Internship Abroad

Students of the Faculty of Business Administration can complete their mandatory internship as part of the bachelor's degree programmes abroad.

If you would like to apply for an Erasmus+ funded internship abroad, please contact our partner LEONARDO-BÜRO SACHSEN for further support.

More information on the organisational process of the HTWD – University of Applied Sciences and the financing of the internship abroad can be found on the website of the International Office under Internship abroad.

The internship coordinator of the Faculty of Business Administration is Prof. Dr. Nicola Neuvians. If there are further questions or concerns about the contract or the content of the internship, please contact her. Please also inform yourself about the study regulations or consult your dean of studies.

Further offers

The HTWD – University of Applied Sciences and its partner universities regularly offer organized short stays with a fixed program. Information and current offers for financially supported study trips and summer schools can be found on the website of the International Office under Study Trips and Summer Schools.

The course Z011 – Intercultural Communication offers the opportunity to receive a so-called Certificate Intercultural Competencies. It certifies activities in the international field such as stays abroad, language courses, involvement in the integration of fellow students from abroad and intercultural training.

The certificate can be acquired by students of any subject.

Further information can be found both on the website of the International Office.

For international experience before or after their stay abroad, students from all faculties of the HTWD – University of Applied Sciences can get involved as buddy and/or member in the student association faranto e.V., which is part of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). Further information on the work of the association and ways to get involved can be found on the website of the HTWD – University of Applied Sciences under faranto e.V..

Contact and consultation

The International Day of the HTWD – University of Applied Sciencesusually takes place annually in November. The recordings of the last event can be found in the internal area on the website of the International Office.