Certificate of Global CompetenceThe BFH add-on certificate for the acquisition of intercultural and transcultural competences

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Ideally prepared for a professional future in an international context

What is the Certificate of Global Competence?The Certificate of Global Competence offers you the opportunity to acquire additional intercultural and transcultural skills as part of your regular studies – and to provide evidence of this to future employers. The certificate provides excellent preparation for a professional future in an international context.

Who can obtain the Certificate of Global Competence?The certificate is available to all Bachelor or Master students, as long as they include it early enough in their study plan.

How does the Certificate of Global Competence work?You achieve portfolio points rather than credits for the Certificate of Global Compe-tence. This allows you to match activities with your own personal and professional needs and to have extra-curricular activities taken into account.

What do I need to do to obtain the Certificate of Global Competence?To obtain the certificate you need to create a personal Portfolio of Global Competence. The portfolio comprises 100 points based on the following four components:

Knowledge: You gain specific skills such as the ability to use conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches to analyse cultural aspects which enable you to operate professionally in international and transcul-tural contexts.

Activities & Engagement: You expand your personal and professional horizons through intercultural and transcultural networking and participating in specialist international forums.

Language: Acquiring foreign languages enables you to handle language diversity with sensitivity and actively participate in pro- fessional discourse in international contexts.

Personal Reflection Report: Based on an encounter you had, you reflect on your experience and apply the theoretical know- ledge you have gained.

Certificate of Global Competence

Portfolio100 Portfolio Points

Knowledge30 Portfolio Points

Activities & Engagement30 Portfolio Points

Language20 Portfolio Points

Personal Reflection Report20 Portfolio Points

General information | International Relations OfficePeter Eigenmann | Phone +41 31 848 33 50 | international@bfh.ch | www.bfh.ch/global-competence