Summer Programs at Berlin School of Economics & Law
Berlin School of Economics (FHW)
About FHW:
Founded in 1971, BSE is one of the major universities for business studies and social sciences in Germany. Some 3,000 students from over 60 countries are currently enrolled and about 450 students annually graduate with a diploma degree, equivalent to the B.A. (hons.). The faculty consists of 60 professors and 150 lecturers.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Website: http://www.hwr-berlin.de/index.php?id=141?&L=1
Academics Available:
Markets and Management in Europe (M+M): The course offers three intensive weeks on cross cultural management, economics of the EU, as well as marketing for the automotive industry. M+M has been chosen "Excellent Summer Academy 2007" by DAAD.
European Business and Economics Programme (EBEP): The EBEP course has been developed out of the M+M course, offereing the same three modules on cross cultural management, economics and marketing, but on top offering a fascinating insight into the philosophies underlying the EU ("Values and Politics") The fourth week allows students to gain extra credits.
The European Union in a Global World (EUGW): This course sheds a light on the EU as a dynamic player, on global challenges for EU firms, on implicaitons of the environment for EU businesses and governments as well as on human costs of global markets from a European perspective. EUGW received the DAAD quality seal for 2008 and 2009.
Beginners Course (German language instruction): This course is aimed at students with no knowledge of German.
Advanced Beginners (German language instruction): This course is designed for students with basic knowledge of German (about 1-2 semesters of intensive German).
Dates to Remember:
| Application Deadline | Study Abroad Dates |
| March 15th | See Melissa Matsubara |
Admission Requirements:
- Must have attended HPU for one semester
- Must intend to graduate from HPU
- Must have at least a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be fluent in English
Application Procedure:
- Complete the Student Exchange Program data sheet.
- Schedule and attend a formal interview with Melissa Matsubara
- Be prepared to discuss your motives for studying abroad and your degree plan.
- Select an exchange partner university that has courses which can be used for your intended HPU degree.
- Fill out the exchange university’s admissions application.
- Obtain recommendation letters to be turned in with your application. (This depends on the individual university’s application requirements)
- Passport photos (Amount and size depend upon each university)
- Sign a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to verify your foreign coursework and HPU equivalents.
Health Insurance: Health Insurance is mandatory for all study abroad students. HPU recommends health insurance from International Student Organization (ISO) for students study abroad. There is more information medical coverage and rates of ISO health insurance at www.isoabroad.com
Housing Accommodations: Housing is arranged by Studentenwerk (Student Accommodation Organization), a Berlin municipal government entity. Housing begins on Mar. 1 and the average monthly rent is 200-250 € per month.
Execursions: Study visits to companies and (political) institutions once a week enable sutdents to combine theory and practice. Berlin, as a venue for significant politial and economic developments in Germany and Europe, provides the ideal location for this approach. Visits lead to major companies such as Volkswagen and Daimler, and to institutions such as the German Parialment and the Representation of the European Union.
Currency: The current exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Euro can be calculated online at http://finance.yahoo.com/currency
Visa Information: U.S. citizens do not need a visa to study in Germany. After arrival you receive a resident permit. Nationals from other countries may get student visa information through the Consulate Germany, 252 Paoa Pl., Suite 4-1, Honolulu, HI (phone: 946-3819).
Additional student visa information is available at: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/deutschland/leben-in-deutschland/06166.en.html
U.S. Passport information is available at 522-8283 (recording) and on line at http://travel.state.gov
