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Scholarships in Germany

Postgraduate Courses

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Publisher/Herausgeber DAADDeutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstGerman Academic Exchange ServiceKennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn (Germany)www.daad.de

Section: Development-related Postgraduate Courses

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Anke Stahl (editor in charge)

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Masters Programme in International and Development Economics MIDEHochschule fr Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) Berlin (University of Applied Science Berlin) 13

Development Management*Ruhr-Universitt Bochum 23

ZEF Doctoral Studies Programme Universitt Bonn (University of Bonn)Universitt Bonn (University of Bonn)Zentrum fr Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF) Center for Development Research 26

MBA Programme International Management (Nrtingen)Hochschule fr Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nrtingen-Geislingen (Nrtingen-Geislingen University) 18

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Economic Sciences/ Business Administration/ Political Economics

Development Co-operation

Small Enterprise Promotion and Training SEPTUniversitt Leipzig (University of Leipzig) 15

MBA Programme International Management (Reutlingen)Hochschule Reutlingen (European School of Business, Reutlingen University) 21

Textile Machinery and High Performance Material TechnologyTechnische Universitt Dresden (TU Dresden) 34

Master of Energy and Environmental Management (formerly SESAM)Universitt Flensburg (University of Flensburg) 38

Hydro Science and EngineeringTechnische Universitt Dresden (TU Dresden) 32

Water Resources and Environmental Management WATENVLeibniz Universitt Hannover (Leibniz University of Hannover) 42

Resources Engineering*Karlsruher Institut fr Technologie (KIT) (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)) 44

Technology and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics

Fachhochschule Kln (Cologne University of Applied Science) 47Postgraduate Programme Renewable Energy M.Sc.Universitt Oldenburg (University of Oldenburg) 50

Photogrammetry and GeoinformaticsHochschule fr Technik Stuttgart (Stuttgart University of Applied Science) 52

Infrastructure PlanningUniversitt Stuttgart (University of Stuttgart) 54

Natural Hazards and Risk Engineering NHREBauhaus-Universitt Weimar (Bauhaus University Weimar) 59

Engineering and Related Sciences

The Programme at a Glance 9

Preface 10

Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering M.Sc. TropHEETechnische Universitt Darmstadt (Darmstadt University of Technology) 30

Systems Engineering & Engineering ManagementHochschule fr Technik und Wirtschaft Soest (FH Sdwestfalen)South Westphalia University of Applied Science Soest Campus, in co-operation with Bolton Institute, UK 57

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Tropical Forestry and ManagementTechnische Universitt Dresden (TU Dresden) 73


Mathematics

PhD Programme Mathematics in Industry and Commerce MIC

Technische Universitt Kaiserslautern (University of Kaiserslautern) 61

Regional Planning

Urban Management UMTechnische Universitt Berlin (Berlin University of Technology) 63

SPRING Regional Development Planning and ManagementTechnische Universitt Dortmund (TU Dortmund University) 65

Regional Science / Spatial PlanningKarlsruher Institut fr Technologie (KIT) (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)) 67

Land Management and Land TenureTechnische Universitt Mnchen (TUM) (Technical University of Munich) 69

Agriculture and Forest Sciences

Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics ARTSUniversitt Bonn (University of Bonn) 71

PhD Programme Agricultural Economics and Related SciencesJustus-Liebig-Universitt Giessen (Justus-Liebig University Giessen) andUniversitt Hohenheim (University of Hohenheim) 76

Agricultural Economics AgEconUniversitt Hohenheim (University of Hohenheim) 79

International Agribusiness and Rural Development IARDGeorg-August-Universitt Gttingen (Georg-August University Gttingen)in partnership with University of Talca, Chile 81

Tropical and International ForestryGeorg-August-Universitt Gttingen (University of Gttingen) 84

International HorticultureLeibniz Universitt Hannover (Leibniz University of Hannover) 86

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Governance MEGAlbert-Ludwigs-Universitt Freiburg (Albert-Ludwig University Freiburg) 91

International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology ISATECUniversitt Bremen (University of Bremen) 89

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International Health (Heidelberg)Ruprecht-Karls-Universitt Heidelberg (Heidelberg University) 101

International Health (Berlin)

Charit Universittsmedizin Berlin (Charit Medical School Berlin)Humboldt Universitt (Humboldt University) and Freie Universitt Berlin 94

Health and Society: Gender and Diversity StudiesCharit Universittsmedizin Berlin (Charit Medical School Berlin)Humboldt Universitt (Humboldt University) and Freie Universitt Berlin 98


Medicine/ Public Health

Veterinary Medicine

Intellectual Property and Competition LawMunich Intellectual Property Law Center MIPLC 111

International Media StudiesHochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and Deutsche Welle-Akademie 114

Peace and Conflict StudiesOtto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg (Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg) 109

Social Sciences, Education and Law

Veterinary Public Health**Freie Universitt Berlin (Free University of Berlin) in partnership with Chiang Mai University, Thailand 104

Media Studies

Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity BuildingTechnische Universitt Dresden (TU Dresden) 107

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Wirtschaftswissenschaften/Wirtschaftspolitik

Regionalplanung

MBA-Programm International Management (Nrtingen)Hochschule fr Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nrtingen-Geislingen 122

MBA-Programm International Management (Reutlingen)Hochschule Reutlingen (European School of Business) 125

Textilmaschinen und Textile HochleistungswerkstofftechnikTechnische Universitt Dresden 127

Sozial-, Politikwissenschaften und Bildungswesen

Resources Engineering*Karlsruher Institut fr Technologie (KIT) 131

Technologie- und Resourcenmanagement in den Tropen und SubtropenFachhochschule Kln 134

Regionalwissenschaft RegionalplanungKarlruher Institut fr Technologie (KIT) 138

Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity BuildingTechnische Universitt Dresden 140

Medienwissenschaften

International Media StudiesHochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg und DW-Akademie 144

Friedens- und KonfliktforschungOtto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg 142

Deutschsprachige Studiengnge

DAAD Offices in Germany and in Developing and Transition Countries 146

DAAD-Bros in Deutschland und Entwicklungs- und Schwellenlndern 146

* Biannual Admission next intake in 2014** Biannual Admission next intake in 2013

* Aufnahme alle zwei Jahre nchste Aufnahme 2014** Aufnahme alle zwei Jahre nchste Aufnahme 2013

Ingenieurwissenschaften und verwandte Disziplinen

Das Programm auf einen Blick 118Vorwort 119

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The Programme at a Glance

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From among the large number of postgraduate courses offered by German institutions ofhigher education, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports a carefully

chosen selection of programmes which are of particular interest to junior executives fromdeveloping countries. These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentra-ted study, provide academically-trained young professionals in first leading positions fromdeveloping countries with the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and trainingin their particular field or profession.

At present, postgraduate courses are offered in the following fields:

Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political EconomicsDevelopment Co-operationEngineering and Related SciencesMathematicsRegional Planning

Agriculture and Forest Sciences Environmental SciencesMedicine and Public HealthVeterinary MedicineSocial Sciences and Education and LawMedia Studies

This booklet contains the selection of all postgraduate courses supported under the DAADfunding scheme Development-related Postgraduate Courses.

The postgraduate courses themselves are responsible for contents and details concerningthe individual programmes.

The courses are open to all eligible candidates. Applications are welcomed fromprofessionals with personal financial resources, from those who are funded by theirgovernment or company, or from those who are recipients of financial support frominternational sponsoring organisations. In addition, a limited number of full and partialDAAD-scholarships are available.

CONTACT:

Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstGerman Academic Exchange ServiceRef. 431

P.O. Box 20 04 0453134 BonnGermanyFax: +49-(0)228-882-662FAQ: www.daad.de/development/faqWeb site: www.daad.de/development



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Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses

with Relevance to Developing Countries1. General Information about the Programme

Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countriesDuration: 12 to 24 months, depending on the particular institution, 36 months forPhD programmesInternationally recognised masters degreesIncludes German Universities and Fachhochschulen(Universities of AppliedScience)Support of selected programmes with a variety of full or partial scholarshipsFunded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development),but admission also open to self-financed participants or students financed through

goverment or other sourcesAcademic year 2013/2014

2. Prerequisites and Requirements

The typical scholarship holder

Will come either from a public authority or a state or private company in a developingcountry and, as such, be engaged in the planning and execution of directives andprojects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological,economic or social areasHolds a bachelors degree (four years) in related subjectWill have completed an academic degree with grades far beyond average and at

least two years of related professional experienceIs not older than 36 (for some courses the age limit is 32), respectively his/heracademic degrees should normally not be older than six years. Concerning apossible age limit, please refer to the course details on the following pages

Language skills:

For courses in German: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4; at time of application German skills atcompleted level A2 are required. In addition, German language courses at level A2or B1 are highly recommendedException: Candidates for some German-speaking courses need a very goodcommand of German at time of application. For detailed information see the relevantcourse introduction on the following pages

Note: It is not possible to pass the required German language courses (DSH or TestDaF) without any basic knowledge in the German language, even with thepreceding six months of intensive course in GermanyFor courses in English: IELTS (band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)Note: Some courses may expect different level. For detailed information see therelevant course introduction on the following pages



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Proof of current work situation:All applicants should state their current work situation at the time of application and submit aletter of reference from their employer(s), ideally guaranteeing re-employment aftercompletion of the postgraduate course. A certificate of employment from the employer(s)should state the period of employment and inform about the applicants specific function andresponsibilities during that time.

Statement of motivation:Applicants must submit a statement of motivation explaining why they are interested inattending a particular postgraduate course with reference to their current employment.

Application formalities:If you have no private financial resources or cannot obtain a scholarship from yourgovernment, company or an international organisation, you may apply for a DAAD

scholarship either full or partial. DAAD application forms are available from the Germanembassies or from the DAAD offices abroad or directly at the University or Fachhochschule.

Applications from Cameroon, Myanmar and Nigeria must be submitted via the Germanembassy.

Applicants from the People's Republic of China are required to enclose two self-adressedaddress labels written in Chinese characters with their application documents.

Please note: Scholarships cannot be awarded without the official DAAD application form.Many courses, however, have their own forms, which must be submitted in addition to this(see details under course description).Applicants are requested to state whether they will be financing the desired degree coursethemselves or whether the course can only be taken with the assistance of a DAADscholarship. Chances of admission to postgraduate courses will be greatly enhanced foracademically qualified applicants with personal financial resources.Applications via email will not be accepted.

Application deadlines for DAAD-scholarships:31 July at the German embassies or at the DAAD regional offices (Please askfor possible modifications in your home country!) or31 August at the DAAD section 431 in Bonn/Germany or15 October at the respective universities in Germany (normally, please checkdescription for detailed information)

The application deadlines at the respective universities may vary from course to course.Please check the relevant deadlines in this booklet.

IMPORTANT: Late applications cannot be considered!

Admission:The relevant institution of higher education decides on admission to the postgraduate courseand simultaneously submits a proposal for the allocation of scholarships. The final decisionon the allocation of scholarships is made by the DAAD.Please note that the selection process at all postgraduate courses listed in this booklet willlast from the end of October until February.



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3. List of the required documents (in the stated order)

DAAD application form (http://www.daad.de/imperia/md/content/en/deutschland/ formulare/forschungsstipendium_en.pdf)Hand-signed CV (please use the europass template at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)Research expos (if required by university)Academic letter/s of recommendation from your university; the letter must have asignature and office stamp and must be of recent dateProfessional letter/s of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have asignature and office stamp and must be of recent dateConfirmation of employment from the employer in your home country (stating theapplicants specific function and time of employment), and if possible, a guarantee ofre-employment upon your return homeProof of language abilities: English TOEFL or IELTS (Note: Institutional languagetests will not be accepted); German if availableCertified copies of awarded academic degreesCertified copies of academic transcriptsCertified copy of School Leaving Certificate

Note: Some courses may expect additional documents. For detailed information please seethe relevant course introduction on the following pages.

All papers must be submitted in identical duplicates. Applications which do not clearly statethe desired degree course or which are not completed in full cannot be processed and willnot be considered for the selection.

For each priority you have to send one application set, stating the course of your choice in

order of priority.For economic and environmental reasons, please avoid using sheet holders andplastic folders in your application. Thank you.



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Masters Programme in International and Development Economics MIDE

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Institution Hochschule fr Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) Berlin(University of Applied Sciences Berlin)

Location Berlin, Germanys capital, has a population of over 3.5 millioncitizens, making it the largest city in Germany as well as one of theten largest metropolises in Europe. It is a multicultural city with some425,000 foreigners from 184 countries and draws on a longcosmopolitan tradition.Berlin is the most important academic centre in Germany with alarge concentration of universities and research facilities. There arecurrently around 135,000 students enrolled at 15 universities.The University of Applied Sciences is Berlins most recently foundedand largest application-oriented university. It has over 10,000 -students in 73 degree programmes in the areas of business

administration, economics and management, engineering,informatics and design.

Course focus The masters in International and Development Economics (MIDE) isan 18-month, full-time programme in the Faculty of Economics. Thecourse, which was first offered in 2003, begins in April each year, atthe start of the summer semester. It consists of two semesters withlectures and seminars of around 20 hours per week and a thirdsemester dedicated primarily to researching and writing a thesis.MIDE begins with courses that provide a solid foundation in moderntheories of development economics, macroeconomics andinternational trade and finance. It then offers a wide range of optionalcourses focusing on policy and management issues in key economic

sectors, including agriculture, financial institutions and regionalpolicies. Throughout the programme, MIDE strives to achieve abalance between theoretical debates and practical application.Graduates of the programme will be well equipped to work forinternational companies that operate in developing countries as wellas for governmental or non-governmental institutions involved indevelopment co-operation. In developing countries, graduates will beideally suited for positions in government departments, banks,consulting organisations, multinational companies, chambers ofcommerce or educational institutions such as universities.Students are expected to have already acquired basic academicknowledge and skills in economics and business management intheir undergraduate courses.The programme is accredited by ACQUIN (Accreditation,Certification and Quality Assurance Institute).

Target group The programme is designed for students from developing countriesas well as for students from the EU and other developed countrieswho have a special interest in the economic challenges facingdeveloping and transition countries.

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Entry requirements Academic degree in Economics, Business Administration or aSocial Science with at least 12 courses in Economics and

Business Administration, thereof at least three in Economics.(The degree must be equivalent to a three year bachelorsdegree or German Diplom. To find out whether your degreeis equivalent, please contact [email protected]).

Applicants holding a three year degree or equivalent shouldhave a minimum of one year of professional experience.

Applicants holding a more than three year degree can be admittedwith no professional experience. Applicants for a DAAD scholarshipmust have at least two years of professional experience.

Proof of English language skills: TOEFL score of 580 paperbased, 237 computer-based, 96 internet-based, IELTS test score of7.0 or equivalent. If English was the language of instruction at the

previous university, please supply official proof.You are advised to see the MIDE web page http://mide.htw-berlin.de/for details regarding the admission requirements.

Degree awarded Master in International and Development Economics (Master of Arts)

Course begins 1 April 2013

Course duration 18 months

Duration of German Two months (for students who hold a scholarship)language courseprior to beginning

of programmeApplication deadline 31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or

31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or30 September 2012 at the UniversityPlease note: Students must always complete a MIDE applicationform (available at http://mide.htw-berlin.de/)

For further Cindy Gottsteininformation contact Course Administrator

MIDEUniversity of Applied ScienceTreskowallee 810318 Berlin

GermanyPhone: +49-(0)30-5019-2867Fax: +49-(0)30-5019 - 2293Email: [email protected] site: http://mide.htw-berlin.de/


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Small Enterprise Promotion and Training SEPT

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Institution Universitt Leipzig(University of Leipzig)

Location Founded in 1409 as the second university in Germany, the Universityof Leipzig has always committed itself to the principle ofuniversitas litterarum.More than 190 disciplines are taught at the universitys 14faculties and 150 departments. An even wider choice ofindividual study programmes leads to masters degrees andteaching qualifications. The courses offered at the universitycover traditional subjects such as law, medicine, economics,social and natural sciences as well as new fields of academicinterest like environmental sciences, media andcommunication studies. This wide range of study

programmes reflects the needs of the various industriessettled in and around Leipzig, a city which is frequentlydescribed as both a commercial and a cultural centre.

Course focus Our International MBA programme in Small and Medium-SizedEnterprise Development is a research as well as a practice-oriented postgraduate programme.The two-year study programmefocuses predominantly on economic issues ranging from support forsmall businesses coping with survival to promoting innovative,dynamic enterprises that can deal with intelligent decision-makingtools and methodologies. Special issues addressed are theidentification of innovation possibilities inside SMEs and their growthpotentials as well as new concepts for promoting SMEs and

generating positive multiplier effects on their business environments.Moreover, socio-economic and political considerations such assecuring employment and generating income for the majority of thepopulation are also part of the programme.This approach facilitates qualified training for upcoming professionalsand staff members from institutions who already hold a degree andhave some practical experience in working with/in SMEs.Additionally, the course enables participants to work as multipliers indecision-making positions, provide support to small and medium-sized businesses and promote innovative entrepreneurs.Our MBA is a four-term course that comprises two terms of formaltuition and training at the university (two semesters), the possibility ofa practical training/internship in relevant institutions in Germany orelsewhere in Europe, a research project in (preferably) theparticipants home country and a finishing term at the university,which covers the masters thesis preparation and its respectivecolloquiums and follow-ups. The study content (delivered mainlywithin the first two semesters at the university) is taught in modules.The term module refers to a combination of lessons that arestretched over a certain time and connected by method andcontent. Modules will be assessed by a written exam, an essay, anoral examination or a project report.During the second semester, students can choose two of the threemodules according to their own interests. In doing so, students canemphasise and concentrate on the subjects they prefer. Participating




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in other courses without taking the respective examinations is alwaypossible.

For those students interested in gaining insight into institutions orfirms dedicated to the promotion and development of small andmedium-sized enterprises in Europe, our curriculum provides for thepossibility that internship/practical training in Germany or Europemight be recognised as one of the elective modules. In addition tothe courses, a one-week excursion to business promotion anddevelopment co-operation institutions in Germany will take place atthe beginning of the second semester.Students finish the programme with a masters thesis, which isbased on an investigation in one of the most relevant topics of SMEdevelopment. A member of our faculty serves as thesis supervisorand helps to maintain rigor and continuity during the whole process.

Every participant will carry out his/her research project in conjunctionwith an appropriate institution in the selected field in the studentshome country. During this time empirical data collection takes place.Back in Germany for the last semester, the students will evaluate,present and discuss their research results. At the end of thisprocess, they will hand in their masters thesis documenting theirresearch results.

Target group The masters programme targets upcoming professionals andresource persons with practical experience in promoting and/ormanaging small and medium-sized enterprises.German and foreign graduates with degrees in subjects such aseconomics, business management, geography, law, politics,

administration and related areas can apply.Course language English

Entry requirements The general ability for undertaking this MBA must be verifiedby a qualifying degree; viz. a university degree at bachelorlevel in economics, business, social, natural or engineeringsciences or an equivalent degree from a renowned universityafter a minimum of four years of study

Broad knowledge of economic issues At least two years of relevant work experience Fluent spoken and written English (TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT

213, iBT 9-80 points) or IELTS (minimum 6.0)) Written application Chinese, Vietnamese and Mongolian applicants are required

to submit an APS-Certificate; applications from Cameroonand Nigeria must proceed through the German embassy

Degree awarded Master of Business Administration in Small and Medium-SizedEnterprise Development (MBA in Small and Medium-SizedEnterprise Development)

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Duration of German Not compulsory but basic German language skills are highlylanguage course recommended;

prior to beginning two two-month language course for students awarded a DAADof programme scholarship.

Application deadline 31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or31 October 2012 at the University of Leipzig.

Self-financing students:15 March 2013

Remarks Costs of SEPT Masters Programme: Euro 1,000 per term(Euro 4,000 in total). Successful applicants for a full DAADscholarship will be exempted from fees.

For further SEPTinformation contact Beethovenstrae 15

04107 LeipzigGermanyPhone: +49-(0)341-9737026Fax: +49-(0)341-9737048Email: [email protected] site: http://www.sept.uni-leipzig.de




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MBA Programme International Management (HfWU Nrtingen)

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Institution HfWU

Hochschule fr Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nrtingen-Geislingen

(Nrtingen-Geislingen University)

Location The city of Nrtingen with its 40,000 citizens is located in the NeckarValley and belongs to the larger Stuttgart region, one of Europesstrongest economic areas. Nrtingen-Geislingen University enjoys ahigh reputation among businesses and professionals: short academicprogrammes, small groups and proven hands-on practicability inteaching.The university has achieved remarkable results in national rankings. Aleading business magazine ranked it among the best universities ofapplied sciences in Business Administration.

Course focus This accredited postgraduate Master of Business Administration(MBA) programme has two main objectives: Graduates from aninstitution of higher education with a non-business background willget the opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge in businessadministration, management and economics. Furthermore, theprogramme provides the necessary knowledge and understanding ofinternational economic relations, intercultural issues and businesslanguage.

A good mix of professors and business practitioners hold lectures inGerman and English. During the masters programme studentslearn to analyse international business and management problems.This enables them to find sound solutions for effective operationsand sustainable economic success. By using teaching methods such

as case studies, team exercises and excursions to internationalcorporations, the masters programme imparts knowledge andabilities in the following areas:

Module Catalogue

Module 01: Basic skills for Business and Management

01.1 Applied Managerial Quantitative Methods01.2 English Business Communications

Module 02: General Management

02.1 Concepts General Management02.2 Corporate Strategic Planning Simulation

Module 03: Managing Projects and Organisations03.1 Organisation and Information Management03.2 Project Management

Module 04: Financial Resources

04.1 Accounting and Financial Statement04.2 Investment and Finance

Module 05: Value Chain Management

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Module 06: Managerial Economics

06.1 Microeconomics

06.2 MacroeconomicsModule 07: Business Law

07.1 Commercial Law07.2 International Commercial Law

Module 08: International Business & Management

08.1 Cases International Management08.2 International Human Resource Management

Module 09: International Financial Resources

09.1 Management Accounting09.2 International Reporting and Control09.3 International Business Finance

Module 10: International Value Chain Management

10.1 Cases International Marketing10.2 Intercultural Competence

Module 11: Theory and Practice of Foreign Trade

11.1 International Economics11.2 Foreign Trade

Module 12: Business Strategy Cases

12.1 Strategic Direction/ Business Transformation

Module 13: Elective

Module 14: Paper Writing and Thesis

Module 15: Oral Exam

Target group Non-business graduates who want to work in positions requiringbusiness and management know-how.

Course language German and English

Entry requirements University degree or equivalent At least two years of professional experience German language skills: DSH 2 or TestDaF level 4 or equivalent English language skills: TOEFL (500 points paper based / 173

points computer based/ 61 points internet based) equivalentA GMAT (with more than 500 points) is recommended

Admission test at Nrtingen University in July A GMAT replaces TOEFL and the admission test

Degree awarded Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management

Course begins in October;For applicants who apply directly at Nrtingen University (withoutscholarship) start is also possible in March

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Duration of German Two to six months, depending on prior knowledge of applicant.Language course Elementary German language skills (minimum level A2, B1) are

prior to beginning required before applying to the programme.of programme

Application deadline For scholarship, throughout the year preceding the start of theprogramme31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or15 October directly at Nrtingen-Geislingen University.

For candidates who apply directly at Nrtingen University (withoutscholarship):15 January or next summer semester15 June for next winter semester

Remarks Special services: tutoring, social activities, cultural activities.For further Hochschule fr Wirtschaft und UmweltInformation contact Nrtingen-Geislingen

International ManagementNeckarsteige 6-1072622 NrtingenGermanyProgramme AdministrationPhone: +49-(0)7022 / 201-393Fax: +49-(0)7022 / 201-392Email: [email protected] site: http://www.hfwu.de/im



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Institution ESB Business SchoolReutlingen University

Location The city of Reutlingen is located in the Neckar Valley in southwestGermany, about 30 kilometres south of Stuttgart. A middle-sized cityof 100,000, it is a pleasant place for students to live and study.Reutlingen University has a first-class reputation. An internationaldimension, an interdisciplinary approach, practice-oriented degreeprogrammes, support for students personal development and socialresponsibility are the most important hallmarks that have made itfamous at both the national and the international level.The universitys long-standing experience and high quality educationare reflected in the rankings of the last years.

Course focus The three-semester MBA programme in International Managementoffers wide-ranging, reality-based preparation for a career ininternational business. This additional education gives the studentsextended knowledge of business and economic relations, marketingmanagement, international marketing management, internationaltrade, quantitative methods, business law, project management,production management, intercultural management and strategicmanagement.Participants acquire all essential business skills, as well as the abilityto work in interdisciplinary, international teams. Furthermore, theydevelop a deep understanding of integrated company managementand the ability to lead professionally and competently in internationalbusiness.

Target group Graduates of a bachelor programme or of an equivalent studyprogramme with a standard study period of three years, who haveearned at least 180 CP ECTS in an appropriate disciplinary sector.

Course language German (70 per cent), English (30 per cent)

Entry requirements First degree from a university or other recognised higher educationinstitution

Very good command of German (DSH 2 or TestDAF 4 or ZentraleOberstufenprfung of the Goethe Institut)

Good command of English At least two years of work experience

Degree awarded Master of Business Administration (MBA)Course begins March / October


Duration of German No German course offeredlanguage courseprior to beginningof programme



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Application deadline 1 December31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or

31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or15 October at Reutlingen University, ESB, Kerstin Bender.

For further Reutlingen Universityinformation contact ESB Business School

International MBA-Programme International ManagementKerstin BenderAlteburgstr. 15072762-ReutlingenPhone: + 49 (0) 71 21/271-3054Fax: + 49 (0) 71 21/271-3056Email: [email protected] site: http://www.esb-reutlingen.de



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Development Management

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Institution Ruhr-Universitt Bochum,Institute of Development Research and Development Policy

Location The Ruhr University Bochum is located in the industrial heart ofGermany.With approximately 33,000 students (4,500 international students)and a staff of 5,000, the Ruhr University Bochum is one of the mostdiverse German universities. Various central facilities, such as theUniversity Library, and relaxation opportunities like the botanicalgardens, are open to all students. Furthermore, the Ruhr area is oneof the most culturally interesting regions in Europe, and numerousparks and green areas form a natural attraction.

Course focus The aim of the 18-month MA in Development Management is thetraining of professionals to meet the increasing need that hasemerged in international development co-operation for experts inprogramme and project management.The course gives the student a solid theoretical background andintroduces the necessary tools for dealing with the practical problemsof managing development programmes and projects. Elements ofthe curriculum are An introduction to relevant theories in social science and

economics Methods of empirical social research and project cycle

management The application of theoretical and methodological knowledge

During their first semester, students are given an interdisciplinaryintroduction to relevant theories and strategies of development.Students will learn about actors in international developmentco-operation and the role of institutions in development and will befaced with relevant case studies. In consultation with the coursecoordinator, students will select a research problem related to adevelopment programme or project as the starting point for their MAthesis project. This project is preferably related to their homecountry. After the first semester, students can undertake a minimumtwo-month internship in Germany in a development organisation or acorporation in the private sector.

Building on the knowledge of relevant theories and tendencies ininternational development co-operation students acquired during thefirst semester, the second semester is taken up with learning aboutthe variety of methods for programme and project planning,implementation, and evaluation. Students are required to apply theirknowledge to case studies related to the programme or projectchosen in the first semester and present the results in a seminarpaper.

After the second semester, students undertake fieldwork on projectsand programmes in international development co-operation indeveloping countries. This will form the empirical basis of their MAthesis project.




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In the third semester, students concentrate on writing their thesis,which has to contain theory, methodology and the results of the field-

work. The thesis is designed to demonstrate the students ability toembed the research in scientific debate and communicate it in aclear and coherent way.

Target group Young professionals from all over the world with a B.A. or relevantdegree and practical experience with relevance to developmentmanagement.

Course language English

Entry requirements B.A. or relevant degree in political science, social science, law,economics or geography or in other subjects related tothe planning and evaluation of development programmes andprojects

At least two years of career experience in a relevant field;preference is given to candidates whose employers offer areintegration guarantee

Minimum certified proficiency in written and spoken EnglishTOEFL: 79-80 points internet based (equivalent to 213 pointscomputer based or 550 paper based) or IELTS: band 6.0

Degree awarded Master of Arts in Development Management

Course begins September 2014 (biannually)


Duration of German Two months

language courseprior to beginningof programme

Application deadline 31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or15 October 2013 at the University.

Remarks Throughout the entire programme we offer intensive coaching.Research Fellows of the IEE act as mentors to small groups of up tothree to four students especially for the MA thesis projects.The MA in Development Management co-operates with the Institutefor Development and Peace (INEF) and the Institute of PoliticalScience of the University Duisburg-Essen within the UAMR GraduateCentre for Development Studies.The MA in Development Management is furthermore the twin courseof the Bochum Programme of Development Management at theUniversity of the Western Cape, which is part of the South African-German Centre for Development Research and Criminal Justice.Two summer schools on Methods of Empirical Social Research andDevelopment Practice held in Germany and in South Africa together with the students of the Bochum Programme ofDevelopment Management at the South African-German Centre forDevelopment Research at the University of the Western Cape, arepart of the programme.



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For further Institute of Development Research and Development Policyinformation contact Ruhr-Universitt Bochum

Dr. Gabriele BckerUniversittsstr. 15044801 BochumGermanyPhone: +49-(0)234 - 32 - 27 770/-22 418Fax: +49-(0)234 - 32 - 14 294Email: [email protected] site: http://www.development-research.org/



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Institution Universitt Bonn, Zentrum fr Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF) Center for Development Research

Location With a student population of 29,200, including 3,700 internationalstudents, the University of Bonn is not only one of the largest inGermany but also an institution rich in tradition. Proof of itsinternational reputation is to be found in its partnerships with themost distinguished universities in Europe, North America, Asia andAustralia. The city of Bonn can look back upon a history of morethan 2,000 years. In its new role as Federal City, Bonn has becomeheadquarters for a large number of international institutions.

The Center for Development Research (ZEF) in Bonn, Germany,offers a Doctoral Studies Programme in English. The programme isan initiative to provide a high qualification to up-coming young

scientists engaged in Political, Social and Natural sciences,Economics, Ecology, Agriculture, and Management of NaturalResources. It offers doctoral degrees of a top academic standard.

Course focus The ZEF Doctoral Studies Programme is designed to give particularconsideration to the academic needs of students from developingcountries. ZEF provides intense study counselling and academicsupport services by tutors and mentors. Guided by ZEF andfollowing consultations with a potential thesis advisor identified byZEF, the doctoral thesis is submitted to a co-operating faculty inGermany or abroad. The doctoral degrees may be in Social orPolitical Science, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture orNatural Science.

In general, the doctoral programme has a clearly defined length of38 months. Although the programme is exclusively in English, itstarts with an intense German language course (duration twomonths) to facilitate living in Germany. After an initial phase of six to12 months for preparation with a tightly organized courseprogramme, the doctoral candidates conduct their research at theirspecific locations abroad, usually in their home country, in anenvironment with qualified advisors and supervisors. After theirempirical research (normally one to two years), the candidates returnto ZEF for the write-up of their thesis.

The limited number of participants (max. 35 students) in the coursesallows for intensive interaction. The students learn to work in teamsand to identify and analyse problems of development and elaboratepossible solutions.

The Center for Development Research (ZEF) is a multi-facultativeand interdisciplinary institution with three departments:

(1) Political and Cultural Change, Director: Prof. Dr. Solvay Gerke(2) Economic and Technological Change, Director: Prof. Dr. Joachim

von Braun(3) Ecology and Resource Management, Director: Prof. Dr. Paul L.G.

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By pooling the expertise of the three departments, this three-yeardoctoral programme enables the students to take advantage of

ZEFs exceptional strength in interdisciplinary development researchand co-operation with national and international institutions.The doctoral research areas:The research plan to be submitted by candidates should beformulated in reference to the core research themes of ZEF and itsconstituent departments (see below). In exceptional cases, ZEF mayalso consider proposed projects for a doctoral degree that lieoutside these themes.

ZEF's crosscutting research areas are: Governance, WaterResources, Land Use and Food Security; Renewable Energy;Environmental and Climate Change; Mobility and Migration. Theresearch areas of the three departments are (1) Science Policy and

Knowledge; Institutions; Social and Cultural Change and Adaption;(2) Growth, Inequality and Poverty; Global Development and Trade;Economic Change and Vulnerability; (3) Ecosystem Services;Sustainable Use of Biological Resources; Biodiversity. More detailsare available at www.zef.de


Target group The targeted group of participants are students around the worldwith outstanding masters (first or upper second class honours) orequivalent degrees acquired in their home countries or fromelsewhere; young scientists from universities or already employed innational or international research institutions, government, or the

private sector with an interest in interdisciplinary approaches toproblem solving.

Since its inception in 1999, 502 PhD students from 84 countrieshave participated in the ZEF Doctoral Studies Programme, and 226of them have completed their doctoral theses at ZEF, 99 of themwere external doctoral students. Currently, 116 students are enrolledin the programme.

Entry requirements A successful application requires an excellent masters orequivalent degree (GPA higher than 3.0 in the American system,grade better than 2.0 in the German system or equivalent) inEconomics, Political Science, Agricultural and ResourceEconomics, Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Natural

Science or Agriculture. Prior to sending the application documents and filling out the

application form, each applicant must register online at www.zef.de.During online registration you will be asked to enter your personaldata and information. After successful submission of your onlineregistration, you will receive a confirmation by email. This emailmessage contains your registration number and all necessaryinformation required for your application. Please note that youronline registration helps accelerate the selection and admissionprocedure, it IS NOT a substitute for the required documents to besent by air or surface mail to the programme coordinators office.



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The application has to be written in English and must include: inaddition to the official DAAD application form, a particular course

application form available at www.zef.de, a letter of application (onepage), an abstract of the master or Diplomthesis in English, as wellas information on any previous study or research work consideredto be significant for the application, a plan of proposed research(about 10 pages), letters of recommendation and completedreference forms from two professors or supervisors, a curriculumvitae and copies of all relevant certificates of degrees obtained.Incomplete applications are not considered.

DAAD applicants

The complete application including the official DAAD applicationform must be sent to ZEF. Certified proficiency in English TOEFL(minimum 550 points or internet based test: 80 points) or IELTS(band 6.0)certificate

Two years of work experience prior to the application arerequired

Age limit: 32 years for resident scholarships and for the sandwichscholarships

Degree awarded In consultation with ZEF, the doctoral thesis may be submitted to anyco-operating faculty in Germany or abroad (as sandwich models).The doctoral degrees may be in Social Science, Economics,Agricultural Economics, Agriculture or Natural Science. The coursebegins every year in August (German language course, optional) orOctober (course programme).

Duration of German Although the programme is exclusively in English, it starts withlanguage course German language course (duration two months) to facilitateprior to beginning living in Germany.of programme

Course begins Course modules start in October, yearly.A two-month German language course starts on 1 August, yearly.

Course duration In general, the Doctoral Programme has a clearly defined length.After an initial phase of six to 12 months for preparation with a tightlyorganized course programme, the doctoral candidates conduct theirresearch at their specific location abroad, in an environment withquality advisors and supervisors. After their empirical research

(normally one to two years), the candidates return to ZEF for thewrite-up of their thesis. Although the individual phases of the doctoralthesis might vary according to discipline and subject, the completeduration is fixed. The doctoral thesis has to be accomplished within38 months (including the German language course).

Application deadline The application deadline for the DAAD scholarships for the coursesstarting in the following year is31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn orApplicants for other scholarships and self-funding applicants maysubmit their applications at any time.



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Applying to the ZEF Doctoral Studies Programme involves two steps:

(1) Online registration at www.zef.de, and

(2) Submission of all application documents directly to ZEF (only onehard copy)

Remarks The ZEF Doctoral Studies Programme is designed to giveparticular consideration to the academic needs of students fromdeveloping countries. ZEF provides intense study counselling andacademic support services by tutors and mentors

The limited number of participants (30 to 35 students) in thecourses allows for intensive interaction. The students learn to workin teams and to identify and analyze problems of development andelaborate possible solutions.

Appropriate financial support for the research agreed upon will bemade available from donors and ZEF resources

For further Center for Development Research (ZEF)information contact ZEF Doctoral Studies Program

Dr. Gnther ManskeWalter-Flex-Str. 353113 BonnGermanyPhone: (++49/228) 73-1794, -1727Fax: (++49/228) 73-1839Email: [email protected] site: http://www.zef.de



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Institution Technische Universitt Darmstadt(Technical University of Darmstadt)

Location Darmstadt is located 30 km south of Frankfurt am Main and 60 kmnorth of Heidelberg in the centre of one of Europes most industriousand flourishing areas. In 1997, the citys name was officially changedto Wissenschaftsstadt Darmstadt (Darmstadt City of Science) inappreciation of the citys excellent reputation as the home of publicand private scientific institutions, research oriented industries andthree institutions of higher education.The university offers a wide range of subjects. Close co-operationbetween science and the economy is an indispensable prerequisitefor success. For this reason students are encouraged to learn how toput scientific ideas and principles into effect. Research projects are

initiated and financed to a large extent by industrial and commercialcompanies. More than 14 per cent of the approximately 16,000students are foreigners, much higher than the German universityaverage of eight per cent.

Course focus The study programme aims at the deepening and diversification ofthe knowledge, abilities, and competences in Applied Geoscienceswith a distinct focus on Hydrogeology and EnvironmentalEngineering in the frame of international development co-operation.The programme includes basic subjects which are electivedependent of previous (undergraduate) studies: Geological Methodsand Quaternary Geology; Practical Mineralogy and Petrology,including Clay Mineralogy; Hydrogeology, including field work;

Geology of Raw Materials and Geo-Resources and Geo-Hazards;Geo-Information Systems (GIS).Specialisation modules include Hydrogeochemistry; Soil andUnsaturated Zone; Aquifer Sedimentology; Hydrogeology of SemiaridAreas; Geophysical Methods; Isotope and Tracer Techniques;Groundwater Modelling; Remote Sensing and Statistics;Hydrogeological Methods; Hydraulic Engineering; WaterManagement; Geo-Environmental Engineering.

Target group Geoscientists, such as geologists, geoecologists, geophysicists,mineralogists, geographers, soil scientists and civil engineers whoneed to acquire additional skills in hydrology, engineering geologyand/or environmental management of tropical and subtropical

regions.Course language English

Entry requirements Adequate English ability (TOEFL 570, CBTOEFL 230, IELTS 6.5,UCLES CAE pass, UNICERT III)DAAD scholarship applicants need two years of practical experience

Degree awarded Master of Science (TropHEE)

Course begins Every year in October

Course duration Two years

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Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering M.Sc. TropHEE

Duration of German A German language course is not required; however, students arelanguage course encouraged to attend German courses offered by the university.

prior to beginning Two months for scholarship holdersof the programme

Application deadline March of the year in which the student wants to start her/his studiesFor DAAD applicants:31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or15 October at the universityDeadlines refer to the year before students intend to start theprogramme.

For further Institute of Applied Geosciencesinformation contact Technische Universitt Darmstadt

Schnittspahnstrae 964287 DarmstadtGermanyCourse OfficePhone: +49-(0)61 51 - 16-25 71Fax: +49-(0)61 51 - 16-65 39Email: [email protected] site: www.trophee.tu-darmstadt.de



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Institution Technische Universitt Dresden(TU Dresden)

Location Technische Universitt Dresden, one of the largest universities inGermany, is more than 180 years old and has an enrolment of about36,000 students. Around 10 per cent of the students areinternational, coming from approximately 120 different countries. Theuniversity hosts 14 faculties and two centres (Biotech andInternational Studies). The Faculty of Forestry, Geo and HydroSciences is one of the five largest (with 3,012 students). The city ofDresden, capital of Saxony, is home to half a million inhabitants.Dresden is located on the Elbe River and renowned for itsFrauenkirche, opera, concert halls, theatres, museums and artgalleries. Students can enjoy a large variety of pubs and cafes.

Dresden is surrounded by wide forests and mountainous areasoffering a plenitude of opportunities for hiking, biking, mountainclimbing, swimming and skiing.

Course focus The graduate programme focuses on the transdisciplinary fields ofwater and natural resources management and engineering indifferent climatic zones. It is designed to enable the participants toacquire and expand their professional and methodologicalqualifications. This programme meets international standardsrequired to pursue and develop careers within national andinternational authorities and organisations, engineering andconsulting enterprises as well as research work.The M.Sc. programme will convey knowledge about protection and

management of water resources in different climatic zones, as wellas design and construction of water supply and wastewatertreatment. The study course is divided into basic and advancedcourses during the first three semesters. A final semester isdedicated to the masters thesis.During the basic courses, students attend lectures on statistics,climatology, hydrology, geodesy, and soils. Students with a degree innatural or environmental sciences need to take classes inhydromechanics and hydraulic engineering. Students with a degreein civil engineering need to study ecology and water chemistry.For advanced courses, students choose modules corresponding to50 credits out of the following:

Integrated Water Resources Management (5cr), International WaterIssues (5cr), Climate Change (5cr), Circular Economy (5cr), SoilWater (5cr), Ground Water (5cr), Aquatic Ecology & Ecotoxicology(5cr), Hydro Dynamics (5cr), Watershed Management (10cr), WaterQuality & Water Treatment (5cr), Drinking Water Supply (5cr), UrbanWater (10cr), Biotechnology (5cr), Flood Risk Management (20cr).In addition, a study project (10cr) is required.

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Entry requirements Applicants must hold at least a bachelor degree in natural orenvironmental sciences or civil engineering incl. environmental

engineering and prove sufficient proficiency in English. The mostwidely recognised tests are: IELTS: required level 6.0 TOEFL: required level PBT 550, CBT 213, IBT 79 points Other tests of equivalent standard will be considered only as an

exception

Degree awarded Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Hydro Science and Engineering

Course begins October 2013


Duration of German Two months (August-September) for DAAD scholarship holders

language courseprior to beginningof programme

Application deadline For DAAD applicants:31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or15 October 2012 at TU Dresden.

Remarks Professional experience is not essential for the course but treated asan additional criterion. (For DAAD applicants, two years ofprofessional work experience are required.)

For further Technische Universitt Dresden

information contact Faculty of Forest, Geo and Hydro SciencesDepartment of Hydro Sciences01062 DresdenGermanyProf. Dr. Christian BernhoferStudy Course CoordinatorPhone: +49-(0)351 463 3 1340Fax: +49-(0)351 463 3 1302Email: [email protected]

Department of Hydro SciencesPhone: +49-(0)351 463 3 7524Fax: +49-(0)351 463 3 7288

Email: [email protected]. Sabine Hahn-BernhoferHydro Science and EngineeringApplications and ScholarshipsPhone: +49-(0)351 463 3 1237Fax: +49-(0)351 463 3 1302Email: [email protected] site: http://hse-master-programme.de



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Institution Technische Universitt Dresden(TU Dresden)

Location The Technische Universitt Dresden dates back to the TechnischeBildungsanstalt Dresden, founded in 1828, and thus ranks amongthe oldest technical academic educational establishments inGermany.The TU Dresden has about 35,000 students and almost 4,200permanent employees, including 419 professors (not counting theFaculty of Medicine), making it the largest university in Germanytoday.Having been committed to sciences and engineering before thereunification of Germany, TU Dresden is now a multidisciplinaryuniversity, offering humanities and social sciences as well as

medicine. There are very few universities in Germany that can matchthis broad scientific spectrum.The local citizens (500,000 inhabitants) and visitors from all over theworld have always considered Dresden a unique city. This isespecially reflected in Dresden's townscape, which boasts world-renowned architecture and extensive villa-style residential districts.An endless variety of events in the arts and culture, as well as acharming location in the Elbe valley are factors contributing to theexcellent quality of life in Dresden. The city itself owes its standingnot only to its unrivalled cultural institutions, but also to its modernindustrial facilities. Moreover, the numerous fundamental andapplication oriented research institutes which work together closelywith the university justify the reputation of Dresden as the City ofScience.

Course focus The masters course presents the possibility of an interdisciplinaryeducation; focusing mainly on the worlds leading textile machinerymanufacturers in Germany and the processing of high performancetextile materials for technical applications.

The objective is a graduate who understands the field of expertise inits complexity, is acquainted with highly innovative fields of research,and can apply his/her acquired specialised knowledge in a futureprofessional occupation in research, industry, teaching orinternational co-operation. The graduate is qualified for technicalexecutive functions in the textile and clothing machinery industry,

especially in companies developing technical textiles and textile pro-ducts (machinery and automobile construction, membrane develop-ment, architecture, medical products etc.), as well as in researchinstitutions and educational services. However, the classical textileand clothing industries also belong to the working areas of thegraduates. The course forms an important basis for the fields oftechnical applications. The programme offers students a professionaluniversity degree in Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering,Textile Technology, Ready-Made Clothing Engineering, Ready-MadeClothing Technology, Textile Chemistry or Textile Finishing and theopportunity for an interdisciplinary university education resulting in amasters degree, which with an excellent result make them



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qualified for a PhD programme.

The course of studies is research-oriented with an extremely high

practical relevance. The content of teaching emphasises ongoingresearch projects, especially in the masters thesis.

The modules Mathematics, Computer Applications in MechanicalEngineering, Technical Mechanics, Machine Elements / Design andMechanisms and Ergonomics / Management impart themathematical, scientific, business as well as engineering-relevantbasics for textile and clothing technology.The modules Textile Materials and Testing Technology, Processesand Machines of Textile Technology, Processes and Machines ofReady-Made Clothing Technology and Specialisation Modules I andII broaden professional knowledge, especially since the latestresearch results are communicated in different forms of lecturing.

Experts from within the university and with practical experience areinvited to give lectures on the latest information and technicaldevelopments in textile technology. In both specialisation modulesthe student is offered up-to-date, research-based lectures accordingto his/her personal interest and considering his/her potentialprofessional orientation (textile finishing, technical textiles, non-woven technology, CAD etc.).In the masters thesis, the student works independently with scientificmethods on demanding industry relevant tasks from current researchof the subjects and/or their applications. The results are presentedand discussed in a colloquium.With the successful completion of the study, the graduate acquires

an academic degree, which qualifies him or her for PhD study worldwide.

The course is divided into modules and requires four semesters ofstudy. It consists of 12 compulsory modules. The modules areoffered during the first three semesters and the first six weeks of thefourth semester. The remainder of the fourth semester is scheduledfor the masters thesis (four months) as well as the colloquium.

The curriculum and the objectives of the course, forms of lecturingand studying, requirements, suitability, frequency, required work, aswell as duration of each module can be found in the moduledescription.The appropriate distribution of the modules over the individual

semesters can be taken from the study plan. Following this planguarantees course completion within the time limit of two years.Credits document the average extent of work of the students as wellas the individual progress of their studies. One credit equals 30hours of work. Usually there are 60 credits assigned to each year ofstudies, i.e., 30 per semester. Including the masters thesis and thecolloquium, 120 credits can be acquired in total. The modules add upto 100 credits. The masters thesis is worth 19 credits and for thecolloquium one credit is awarded.

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conditions this is possible.The programme is characterised by very good relations between

teaching staffs and students. The excellent infrastructure withmodern machinery and installations as well as testing facility of theentire process chain is almost unique in Germany and worldwide inthis field. Financial sponsors are offered to the students to attendnational and international conferences and exhibitions. This issupported by the attachment of the institute with an efficientinternational network of the sector. Due to excellent conditions forthe study, an extremely high success rate for students with a DAADscholarship has been achieved so far.

Target group Experts in leading technical functions including the management andmarketing of the textile, clothing and ready-made clothing industries;experts in institutions of education and research as well as in

agencies and government departments of developing countries;experts co-operating in national and international organisations withat least two years of professional experience.

Course language Considering the important and innovative position of the Germantextile machinery industry as well as the intensive research activitiesin the field of technical textiles in Germany, this course is offered inGerman only.

This opens the opportunity for the graduates to study the relevantliterature published mostly in German and supports interculturalco-operation in science, business and education.

The module Scientific-Methodical and Experts Seminar about

innovative fields of research is held partially in English byinternational guest lecturers and industry representatives in additionto the studies in German.

Entry requirements First vocationally qualifying international university degree (B.Sc.) inthe field of Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering, TextileTechnology, Ready-Made Clothing Engineering, Ready-MadeClothing Technology, Textile Chemistry or Textile Finishing,including a related industrial experience in the field of the intendedmaster's degree in the last two years before applying and alsoduring the application period/process for the DAAD scholarship.

Minimum: DSH 1 or TestDaF (level 3) for October 2013

Age limit: 36Degree awarded Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Course begins October 2013


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Application deadline 31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or

15 October 2012 at the University.Remarks A six month German course begins early April 2013. It is vital,

however, that prospective students start learning German as soon asthey decide to apply for admission and/or scholarship.At the time of application, German skills at level A2 are required. Inaddition, German language courses at level B1 are highlyrecommended.

For further Technische Universitt Dresdeninformation contact Fakultt Maschinenwesen

Institut fr Textilmaschinen und Textile HochleistungswerkstofftechnikUniv.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dipl.-Wirt. Ing. Ch. Cherif

or Dr.-Ing. Joachim Arnold01062 DresdenGermanyPhone: +49-(0)351 - 463 393 00Fax: +49-(0)351 - 463 393 01Email: [email protected] site: http://www.tu-dresden.de/mw/itm-studium

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Master of Engineering in Energy and Environmental Management

in Developing Countries (formerly SESAM)

Institution Universitt Flensburg

(University of Flensburg)

Location Situated on the German-Danish border at the end of a beautiful fjord,Flensburg, a city of seafarers and traders, is more than 700 yearsold. With its quaint alleyways and picturesque courtyards, Flensburgexudes a charm all its own open to the world, but still on a humanscale. A 10-minute bus ride takes you from the centre of the city tothe campus. The new campus, which the university has shared withthe Flensburg University of Applied Sciences since 2002, offers allthe facilities that you can expect from a modern university, includingstudent accommodation.The Energy and EnvironmentalManagement course is part of the International Institute of

Management which is located outside the campus, just a five minutewalk from the city centre.Founded in 1946, Flensburg University is a young and smalluniversity with approximately 4500 students. It is innovative andinternational, offering programmes in different fields of managementand education. The compact campus and the size of the universityallow students direct and easy personal contact to both lecturing andadministration staff.

Course focus Solving the problem of climate change and eradicating extremepoverty are the two big challenges of the 21st century. The energysector is one of the key sectors that need to achieve sustainabledevelopment and growth, within both developing and industrialized

countries.Sustainable energy systems for social and economic developmentare the focus of the 18 month masters programme Energy andEnvironmental Management in Developing Countries. The course ofstudies leads to the degree Master of Engineering in Energy andEnvironmental Management (Industrial Engineering). This degreeentitles its holder to the professional title of Wirtschaftsingenieurinor Wirtschaftsingenieur which is legally protected in Germany.

The programme qualifies professionals to work in key positions ofthe energy industry, governments, NGOs and internationalorganisations. To take into account the different situations and thespecific objectives of sustainable development in industrialized and

in developing countries, the programme offers two branches ofspecialisation: Energy and Environmental Management inIndustrialised Countries and Energy and EnvironmentalManagement in Developing Countries. Both specialisations offer athorough training in energy and environmental economics, energytechnology and energy management. Additionally, Energy andEnvironmental Management in Developing Countries puts specialemphasis on improving access to modern energy services based onrenewable energy, on energy planning and on project management.



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The specialisation is made up of two subject areas:

Business Economics, Energy Economics and Project Management Renewable Energy and Energy Planning

Business Economics, Energy Economics and ProjectManagement

The compulsory modules Foundations of Sustainable EnergySystems, Environmental Economicsand Sustainable EnergyInnovation/Implementation in Developing Countriesdeliver basicknowledge and understanding of the macro economic interrelation ofenvironmental and energy related problems. In addition, studentshave the following elective modules to choose from: Trading Energy,External Costs of Energy, Shaping Sustainable Energy Systems andEnergy and Environmental Policy.

Basic competencies in planning and steering development projectsare taught in two compulsory modules Diversity Management inInternational Development Cooperationand Project Management(PME) in International Development. An optional module onInternational Organisationsand Development Strategiesallowsstudents to specialise.

Engineering - Renewable Energy and Energy Planning

Students have to pass two compulsory modules on energy planning:Sustainable Energy Planning in Rural Areasand Applied Informaticsin Energy Planning. All students have to select two furtherengineering modules from among the modules Renewable EnergyI Hydro and Wind Energy, Renewable Energy II Bio EnergyandSolar Energy and Rational Use of Energy Auditing. This allowsstudents to specialise according to individual interests and the needsof their home countries.

After successful completion of all modules, the students take part inan International Class, a five-week project oriented field researchabroad. During the International Class students work in amultidisciplinary team on a development oriented problem ofsustainable energy use. This allows students to apply theirknowledge in engineering, economics and social sciences andthereby deepen their methodological competencies in consultancywork and in planning sustainable energy systems.

The last six months of the programme are assigned to the mastersthesis and the final oral exam, which is usually based on a fieldresearch on energy related problems in a developing country.

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Entry requirements BEng or equivalent university degree after a minimum of four years

of studies Professional experience of at least two years in a field related to

the course focus Proficiency in the English language (TOEFL iBT Score 80, IELTS

Band 6 or equivalent) Students with a technical engineering degree not having a

proven qualification in economics, have to participate in a twomonth preparation module (bridging course) on economics, whichbegins in January every year at the university

For applicants without adequate knowledge of German, a Germanlanguage course begins in March every year at the university (onemonth intensive, plus lessons accompanying the course thereafter)

Participation is compulsory for DAAD scholarship holders Age limit: 36 for DAAD scholarship applicants

Degree awarded Master of Engineering (Industrial Engineering) in Energy andEnvironmental Management

Course begins April 2014

Course duration 18 monthsDuration of German language course prior to beginning ofprogramme

Duration of German One monthslanguage courseprior to beginning

of programme

Duration of bridging Two monthscourse oneconomicsprior to beginningof programme

Application Scholarships:deadlines 31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or

31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or31 October 2012 at the University of FlensburgSelf-financing students: 15 May 2013

Remarks The application form must be accompanied by: CV School and university transcripts Certificates proving award of bachelor degree Proofs of work experience and qualifications Language certificates Expectations towards the course and individual motivation for

application Two letters of referenceIn addition to the official DAAD application form, candidates arerequired to submit a particular course application form which isavailable at www.iim.uni-flensburg.de/sesam



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For further University of Flensburg

information contact International Institute of ManagementSESAMMunketoft 3 b24937 FlensburgGermanyPhone: +49-(0)4 61 - 8 05-25 03Fax: +49-(0)4 61 - 8 05-25 05Email: [email protected] site: http://www.iim.uni-flensburg.de/sesam



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Institution Leibniz Universitt Hannover(Leibniz University of Hannover)

Location Hannover is a cultural centre in northern Germany and the statecapital of Lower Saxony. It has several theatres, an opera house anda number of museums. With its Technical Library, Hannover hoststhe German Central Library for all fields of technology, one of thelargest specialist libraries in the world. Because of its numerousparks, Hannover is a very green city. Leibniz Universitt Hannover issituated adjacent to the famous baroque gardens of Herrenhausen.The university, with more than 20,000 students and about 4,300employees (including 300 professors), offers a broad study spectrumfrom natural sciences and engineering to economics, law and thehumanities.

Course focus The masters programme WATENV provides international youngprofessionals with the opportunity to qualify for responsible, leadingpositions in research agencies, consulting companies as well asnational and international organisations in the fields of waterresources and environmental management.Several institutes of the highly reputable and well-equipped LeibnizUniversitt Hannover are involved in the WATENV courses. Thecurriculum is interdisciplinary with optional specialisation in WaterResources Management or Sanitary Engineering.

In addition to scientific courses such as Water ResourcesManagement, Sanitary Engineering, Computer & Informatics,Hydrological Modelling, Hydraulics, GIS, Environmental Economics,

Solid Waste Management, Environmental & Coastal Management,Environmental Data Analysis, etc., students are trained in soft skillsrequired for successful scientific work.

The research-oriented course is accompanied by a two month fieldstudy in the students home (or other developing) country prior to themasters thesis.

Target group Civil and environmental engineers (+ B.Sc. Graduates of relatedsciences with work experience in the water sector) from developingcountries looking for an additional academic qualification.


Entry requirements B.Sc. or equivalent university degree after a minimum of four yearsof university education with above average results

At least two years of professional experience TOEFL: internet based (iBT) 80 pts., paper based (PBT) 550 pts.,

new scale 213 pts.; IELTS 6.0

Degree awarded Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Course begins In October (winter semester) each year

Course duration Two years (1.5 yrs. in-class, 0.5 yrs. masters thesis)



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Application deadline 31 July 2012 at the German Embassy or DAAD regional office or31 August 2012 at the DAAD in Bonn or

30 September 2012 at the University of Hannover for the intake inwinter semester 2013/2014.

Remarks Submitted documents will not be returned.Only certified copies will be accepted.

For further Leibniz University of Hannoverinformation contact Water Resources and Environmental Management- WATENV

Institute of Water Resources Management, Hydrology andAgricultural Hydraulic EngineeringAppelstrae 9A30167 HannoverGermany

Phone: +49-(0)5 11 - 7 62-5374Fax: +49-(0)5 11 - 7 62-3731Contact: Ms. Eva StarkeEmail: [email protected] site: http://www.watenv.de/



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Institution Karlsruher Institut fr Technologie (KIT)(Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT))

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) was founded on October1, 2009, by a merger of Universitt Karlsruhe (TH) andForschungszentrum Karlsruhe. KIT bundles the missions of bothprecursor institutions: a university of the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg with research and higher education tasks and a large-scale research institution of the national Helmholtz Associationconducting provident programme-oriented research on behalf of thegovernment. Within this joint mission, KIT is operating along threestrategic fields of action: research, higher education, and innovation.

Location The city of Karlsruhe was founded in 1715. Today, it has about290,000 inhabitants. It is located in the West of the State of Baden-

Wrttemberg in the Upper Rhine Valley, bordering the Black Forestand the Vosges Mountains. The Technology Region Karlsruhe(Technologie-Region Karlsruhe) has the highest number ofresearchers per capita in Europe.

Course focus The accredited water-oriented masters study programmeResources Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering,Geo- and Environmental Sciences (BGU Dept.) provides a forum formultidisciplinary academic studies aimed at graduate students whowill take leadership positions in fields such as water supplymanagement, sanitation engineering, hydropower engineering, orriver basin management. We expect graduates to engage in waterstewardship around the globe.

The curriculum features components in applied natural sciences,engineering and socio-economics for advanced technology as wellas for technology appropriate development co-operation. Studentswill learn to apply the scientific knowledge acquired for handling thenatural resource water. The study will enable students to evaluatethe efficiency of solutions to complex scientific and societal problemsin various fields of application. In short, the study promotesknowledge and competencies essential for contributing to integratedwater management in R&D projects.

Curriculum:To be awarded the M.Sc. in Resources Engineering students haveto complete a minimum of 120 CP acc. to ECTS in four semesters

(of six months each): 90 CP for course modules (lectures, seminars, lab courses) 60 CP compulsory disciplinary modules

+ 15 CP compulsory supplementary programme+ 15 CP compulsory elective modules

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