Bachelor of ScienceInternational Business and Economics/ IBE

„Elective Curriculum + Bachelor‘s Thesis“

ISP Office WS 2018/2019

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IBE Study- and Examination Regulations (SPO 10/2015)

* When I can start the elective curriculum?

* How to organize electives (5./6. semester)?

* Project seminar and registration

* Bachelor’s thesis

* Faculties master study programs

What is it this presentation about?

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IBE student to the ISP Coordinator:

“I would like to start and organize the schedule for the 5./6th

semester. In respect of which regulations I have to do it?

Which modules, project seminars will be offered and are they

available winter- and summer term?”

Study- and Examination Regulations (SPO 10/2015)

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IBE Program Structure (SPO 10/2015)

I am done with the compulsory studies and now?

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§ 9 Abs. (1) SPO:

„It is only allowed to register for a examination of the elective

curriculum, if the student has already received 120 credit points

from modules of the compulsory studies (1.-4. semester).

But …..

…The proof of the 120 credit points from the compulsory

curriculum has to be given to the Examination Office at latest

before the 4th examination registration to the core studies.“

So… 3 registrations to an examination for electives are possible .

Admission to the Elective Studies

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Example for a better understanding of… § 9 IBE SPO 10/2015

• A student was sick and reached only 100 credit points in the end of

the 4th semester.

• Because of sickness she/he still needs to gain 20 credits from

compulsory modules (1.-4. semester studies) during his 5th sem.

• Nether less she/he may register for up to 3 examinations from the

core (elective) studies.

Note:

A registration to an examination is not a passed examination

Admission to Elective Studies

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Compulsory Elective Modules (30 CP):

will be assigned to one of the offered specialization tracks

(PSP) according to the chosen/passed examination of elective

modules (6 electives with 5 CP for each)

Students need to choose 2x3 elective courses + 1 project seminar on their own!

Build your schedule by yourself and follow your International Business and/or

International Economics interests.

Compulsory Elective PROJECT SEMINAR (15 CP/6 SWS):

International Economics and/or International Business WINTER TERM 2018/19

Be prepared! An offering during the summer term 2019 can be not counted with (special number of

students required!). If you need an offer – contact the ISP Office in time (December).

Bachelor Thesis and Seminar (15 CP/6 SWS)

Elective Studies 5th and 6th Semester

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What is the idea about compulsory electives and the project seminar?

International Economics and/or International Business

= receive optimal preparation for:

bachelor thesis

future master studies and the later career

Some chairs, master study program may require special seminars, specialization

tracks. For example: the master study program ORBA (Operations Research and

Business Analytics) is related to the project seminar “Quantitative Methods for

Production and Logistics”. IMME (International Management, Marketing,

Entrepreneurship) to “Business Plan” and “Managerial Job Market and Corporate

Gov.” to FINEC (Financial Economics).

Elective Studies

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Example for Compulsory Elective Modules:

(Please be prepared that others courses may appear in the WS 2018/19)

„International Economics“ Track (PSP IE)

Financial Markets and Bank Management (WS 16/17)

The Economics of Banking and Financial System (SS 17)

Labor Economics (WS 16/17) etc.

And/OR

„International Business“ Track (PSP IB)

Doing Business in Eastern Europe (SS 17)

Current Issues in International Management (WS16/17)

International Supply Chain Management (SS 17) etc.

Elective Studies: Specialization / Create your schedule

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Modules and

information about

recognition to the

specialization

track

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LSF Portal

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www.lsf.ovgu.de

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Choose one of the following 3 project seminars until 08/07/18:

1. “Quantitative Methods for Production and Logistics”, 18 students

Dr. R. Kleber

2. “The Managerial Job Market and Corporate Governance”, 16 students

Jun- Prof. Colonnello and Xiong

3. “Business Plan” , 40 students

Prof. R. Kirstein, Dr. A. Kirstein

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1. “Quantitative Methods for Production and Logistics”

Dr. Rainer Kleber

Chair: Production and Logistics

Limited: 18 students

Preparation for master’s: ORBA

Prep. knowledge: Business Decision Analysis

http://www.dozpul.ovgu.de/Teaching+_+Lehre.html

Register at e-learning portal from June 20th!

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2. “Business Plan”

Prof. Roland Kirstein, Dr. Annett Kirstein

Chair: Economics and Law

Preparation for master’s: IMME

Pre-knowledge: Principles of Management (passed exam)

Please note: Participation in team work is strictly required; Assignments starts shortly after the semester start; Several assignments through the semester, all will be

graded; First presentation in October; Last end of January; Not in Magdeburg in October or January or…?

No participation possible. Final grade: team work, single performance

Register at e-learning portal from June 20th!

http://www.econbizlaw.ovgu.de/econbiz/en/Teaching/Seminars/Project+Seminar+%E2%80

%9CBusiness+Plan%E2%80%9D.html

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3. “The Managerial Job Market and Corporate Governance”

Jun.-Prof. Colonnello, and Xiong

Chair: Financial Economics

Limited: 16 students (2 groups with individual requirements)

Preparation for master’s: FINEC, VWL

Register at e-learning portal from June 20th!

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxzdGVmYW5vY29sb25uZWxsb3xneDo1Z

YwMzQwNjIyYzQ1ODlk

https://www.qizhouxiong.com/teaching.html

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E-learning Portal https://elearning.ovgu.de/

SS 2018 -> Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaft -> International Study Program -> IBE Project Seminar

and find module descriptions, information about registration and register until July 7th.

Any changes are possible until deadline and only in case open places are available.

Registration:

20/06/18, 18:00 until 08/07/18, 23:55

First come first served!

The registration is binding after deadline.

Receive an email from the lecturer for further information and meetings.

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Please be informed that you have to count on the following:

The IBE project seminar will offered

only

in the winter term 2018/19!

Study abroad students: use the §10, (3) SPO IBE

“…..The project seminar …. can be replaced in the amount of 15 CP by modules, which have

been accomplished during a study abroad semester….These modules must be examined

either with a written seminar paper or any other written examination…” ;

* just in case: contact Dr. Toni Richter for recognition questions (toni.richter@ovgu.de)

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Summary:

„Students must gain in the 5./6th semester….

30 CP for compulsory elective modules, which are assigned for one of the

following specialization tracks:

International Business or International Economics SPO §9, par. 3

plus

15 CP for a compulsory elective “Project Seminar”

= Registration via E-Learning Portal + a personal registration at the chairs with

signature (email with deadlines will follow in July)

= study abroad students use SPO §10, (3)

plus

15 CP for the bachelor thesis and a final seminar

Elective Studies

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Registration?

only for seminars (check out the chairs homepage for further details) / project seminar.

Exam registration and withdrawal?

HISQIS – watch the deadlines!

Retake of compulsory elective modules and seminars?

Failed examination: Retake in the following semester only possible.

Chose another elective. Retakes of electives will be not counted.

General Things:

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Generally:

Recognition of seminars, compulsory electives possible

• But: modules should be quite similar (gained competencies)

to the one which is offered by the faculty / FWW

• Prepare the “Learning Agreement” before your study abroad semester

• Get faculties' counseling by: Dr. Toni Richter

Email: toni.richter@ovgu.de for an appoinment

http://www.fww.ovgu.de/Fakult%C3%A4t/Pr%C3%BCfungsamt_alt/zwischensp_+pr%C3%BCfamt/Das+Pr%C3%BCfungs

amt/Studiengaenge/Master/Anerkennung+Ausland.html

Study Abroad and Electives:

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Overview of Previous Recognition of Study Abroad Credits:

(www.fww.ovgu.de/Fakultät/Prüfungsamt/Studiengänge/Master/Anerkennung+Ausland.html)

Fakultät Studierende Auslandsstudium/Praktika Anerkennung Ausland

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Admission Requirement:

Proof of the successful passing of the compulsory curriculum with 120 CP (academic skills included)

plus project seminar (the topic of the project seminar is NOT important).

Bachelor Thesis + Seminar (presentation) students will gain 15 CP.

Grading: 80% written thesis and 20% presentation

Retake: Once, in the following semester.

Note:

the module bachelor thesis + seminar will be offered each semester

Important:Pick up the language certificate “2nd foreign language” from the Examination Office of the Sprachenzentrum and

hand it over for recognition to the faculties/FWW Examination Office.

Bachelor Thesis and Seminar

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Registration to the bachelor thesis:

* Similar to the registration from WS 2018/19

* FWW homepage and ISP homepage „News“

•Check out the online: http://www.isp.ovgu.de/Documents/Bachelor+Students.html

* B. Sc. International Business & Economics/IBE (before 10/2015) - “Bachelor Thesis Procedure”

Bachelor Thesis and Seminar:

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I. Degree Certificate

Academic title and date of the last examination

II. Grade Transcript

Grade

Topic and grade of the bachelor’s thesis

Failed examinations are not shown in the final version

III. Diploma Supplement

Description of the study program,

Grading per semester

Bachelor Degree and Certificate

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FWW master study programs with teaching language English:

MSc in Financial Economics/ FINEC,

MSc in International Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship/ IMME (min. GPA 2,9 + NC)

MSc in Operations Research and Business Analytics/ ORBA (min. GPA 2,9 + NC)

Application Documents (IBE):

* Inhouse master application form;

http://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg_media/Studium/Antraege/Bachelor_Master_int-p-4776.pdf

* Grade Transcript with min. 140 CP;

* Bachelor's GPA min. 2,9;

* Motivation Letter (450/400 words)

Submit documents to K3/K31 the Student' s Admission Office before deadline (German degree holders).

Enrollment winter + summer term: IMME + ORBA

Apply for a Master at FWW:

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Safe the date! We need your experience!

“Studiengangskonferenz/ Study Program Review”

26/09/18, ca. 13:00

IBE Study Program Review:

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Registration „IBE Project Seminar“ Request summer term offer: until January

@ e-learning portal until 08/07/18, 23:55 (min. of participants required!)

Registration „Bachelor‘s Thesis“ (information)

@ http://www.isp.ovgu.de/Documents/Bachelor+Students.html (ca. January/June)

26/09/2018: IBE Study Program Review

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Further questions? ISP Office, building 22, B 006.