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Welcome to the International Study Program at the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM),

ERASMUS + Exchange Students!

FEM‘s International Study Program

Content:

My Study Abroad Semester at the Faculty of Economics and Management

1. Facts about the Faculty & Specials

2. Study Program ABCs + COVID-19 Hygiene Rules

Contacts, academic calendar, schedules, form of instructions, registrations, information

resources, study regulations, language studies, study abroad)

3. ERASMUS Specials

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Dean

Prof. Dr. Andreas Knabe

Chair (Department)/ Lehrstuhl:

Public Economics

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Faculty (School) / FAKULTÄT

English Study Program Coordinator & Advisor,

ERASMUS Coordinator: Grit Voigt

Signing Learning Agreements = Examination

Registration: Dr. Toni Richter

mailto:[email protected]


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OVGU & Faculty (School) / FAKULTÄT

3 Special Science Focuses:

Engineering

Medicine with a natural science focus

Economics

9 Faculties (Schools) Fakultäten

Human Science

Economics and Management [FEM]

Mathematics

Natural Science

Computer Science

Engineering

Process & Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering & Information Technology

Medicine

approx. 14,000 OVGU students, thereof 2,400 FEM [WS 2019/20]

approx. 3,300 freshmen, thereof about 660 FEM [WS 2019/20]


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FEM’s Study Programs at a Glance:


Study in English @ FEM

The International Study Program (ISP)

Established in 1997

Started in Cooperation with DAAD

Unique international program in Germany (Bachelor -> Master -> PhD)

9 study programs (5 exclusively in English)

from 2400 enrolled faculty students -> 35% Internationals)

B.Sc. in IBE, Master’s in IMME, FINEC, ORBA, and new: EPA

Cosmopolitan: students from more than 70 countries

About 850 enrolled students; 60% internationals

15 exchange students during winter term (ERASMUS, worldwide)

Unique ISP buddy program “SIMP-SON” + homepage

International Guest Lecture Program

(Brazil, Ukraine, USA, Russia, China, Israel, …)…and much more

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We are strong about teaching:

Mathematical-quantitative methods

Internationality

Study-ability of study programs - our top priority

The importance of the quality of teaching

Regular evaluation of classes by students

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Excellent in Research:

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F.A.Z. Ranking of Economists in 2020:

….The economist at the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg belongs

to the most influential economists of Germany and the German-speaking

world….

„Germany‘s most influential Economists“

Category: Science

2nd place: Prof. Marko Sarstedt, Marketing


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Professorships and Departments

– Accounting and Control

– Accounting

– Behavioral Accounting (JP)

– Business Taxation

– Banking and Finance

– International Management

– Behavioral International Management

– Strategic Management and Organization

– Entrepreneurship

– Marketing

– Consumer Behavior (JP)

– E-Business

Business Economics

– Operations Management

– Management Science

– Financial Management and Innovation Finance

– Empirical Economics Research

– Experimental Economics (JP)

– Economics of Business and Law


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Professorships and Departments Public Economics

Applied Economics

Economic Policy

International Economics

Monetary Economics and Public Financial Institutions

Economics (President IWH)

Economics:

Productivity and Innovations (Depart. Head IWH)

Financial Economics (Department Head IWH)

Banking and Financial Systems (Deputy Department Head

IWH)

Financial Economics

Applied Microeconometrics

Economics

LAW: Chair of Law and Economics


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Faculty (School) FAKULTÄT

Professorships and Departments


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New Student at the Faculty of Economics and Management?


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Campus OVGU:

Academic:

o Campus Service Center, building 01

(general student issues)

o International Admission Office, building 06

(enrollment, study program change,..)

o International Office, building 18 (visa, study abroad)

o General Study Counseling, building 06

o Career Service Center, building 18

o Social matters:

o Studentenwerk (financing, accommodation, Canteen, Get

Together,..)

o Psycho-Social Student Counseling, building 18

Important Student Contacts @ ….

FEM, building 22:

Academic:

o Examination Office

o ISP Office

o Study Program Director

o Dean’s Office of Study

Affairs

Social:

o ISP Office

o SIMP-SON

o FaraWiwi


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• Examination Office (Prüfungsamt), B 003 • International Study Program + ERASMUS Office (ISP), B 006• SIMP-SON Buddy + Networking Program, B 006• FaraWiwi, C 012• Deans Office, C 001• H2 – Lecture Hall 2 in the entrance area,• Part A -> class rooms



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ISP + SIMP-SON TEAM: Ian, Rufiz, Grit

Important Student Contacts @ FEM

ISP – The Study Program Office: Advising, Coordination


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ISP – The Study Program Office: Advising, Coordination

English study program students (Germans and Internationals)

Academic, social counseling, international affairs,

mentoring program “SIMP-SON”, study abroad, etc.

Coordinator: Grit Voigt

Student Assistant: Ian Averkamp, Rufiz Mardan

Office Hours: email for a Zoom appointment

Tuesdays, 2pm zoom regular counseling hour Zoom link @ www.isp.ovgu.de

Email: [email protected]

Homepage: www.isp (study documents, dates, FAQs,…)

Instagram: ispofficeovgu

E-learning: register at ISP and stay updated

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http://www.isp.ovgu.de/


http://www.isp/


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ISP’s Study Program Directors

Bachelor’s IBE

Director: Prof. Dr. Roland Kirstein, Economics of Business and Law

Master’s IMME

Director: Prof. Dr. Karim Sadrieh, E-Business

Master’s ORBA

Director: Prof. Dr. Elmar Lukas, Financial Management and Innovation Finance

Master’s FINEC

Director: Prof. Dr. Peter Reichling, Finance and Banking

Master’s EPA

Director: Prof. Dr. Michael Kvasnicka, Applied Economics

Find contact details -> chair’s homepage

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Classes:

26/10/2020 - 06/02/2021

(14 weeks per semester)

Holidays:

Christmas & New Year break:

23/12/2020 – 01/01/2021;

06/01/2021

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FEM‘s Academic Calendar

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!!! Registration for FEM Examinations!!!

09/11 until 22/11/2020

Exclusion Period! (Ausschlußfrist) – Don’t miss this deadline! No excuses!

Withdrawal/ Cancelation of the Exam Registration:

until 03/01/2021

Exclusion Period! (Ausschlußfrist) – Don’t miss this deadline! No excuses!

Examinations: 08/02 - 27/02/2021

Semester break: March

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FEM‘s Academic Calendar

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OVGU Student Dates:

Re-Registration Rückmeldung

OvGU Student Registration for the upcoming semester

SS 2021: 12/01 – 08/02/2021

Registration Language Center Sprachenzentrum

from 19/10, 9 am first come first serve

Registration Sport Center:

from 22/10 first come first serve

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Academic Calendar

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Study Program ABCs

A detailed presentation about modules, description handbook etc. can be found:

https://www.isp.ovgu.de/Study+Documents.html

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https://www.isp.ovgu.de/Study+Documents.html

IFEM‘s International Study Program

A. What is a “Module” ? Modul

Teaching unit with a certain amount of credit points which students

will earn after a successfully completing the examination

Compromises of several forms of instructions/teaching, for example:

1 lecture + 1 tutorial

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A.1. What is a „Compulsory Module“? Pflichtmodule

Basic courses that must be taken by all students

1st

and 2nd

semester (bachelor’s + 3rd

and 4th

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Modules are offered only summer or winter term

(see module handbook for details)

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A.2. “Elective Modules”? Wahlmodule

Modules of the faculty which are chosen by students

Specialization tracks, esp. in the master programs

Project seminar/ Scientific seminar

Foreign language classes (can not be recognized for master’s)

Thesis + seminar

Can I take elective modules from another faculty (master’s)?

Observe requirements and application

Application deadline from the FEM applies! (exception: ORBA)

Check the study program regulations (SPO)

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B. What is a Module Handbook? Modulhandbuch

Contains a detailed list of all modules of the study program

Updated each semester

Published by the Study Dean’s Office / Studiendekanat

(end of September/ March)

Content:

Title of the module, teaching language, hours/ SWS, timeframe of the module, teaching

goals, pre-requirements for the module, type and length of the examination (written, oral,

paper,..), credit points (ECTS), winter or summer term

LSF = online OVGU information portal

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Bachelor of Science (BSc.) & Master of Science (MSc.)

Analytically, theoretically, international orientated

Study time: minimum 6 & 4 semesters

180/ 120 ECTS

Including thesis + final seminar

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Study Program ABCs: Program Structures

Example…


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Study Program ABCs Class Schedule IMME 2020 WS, 1st Semester


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LSF (Lehre, Studium, Forschung)

https://lsf.ovgu.de/qislsf/rds?state=user&type=0&noDBAction=y&init=y

the OVGU’s online information resources for teaching, study, research

Course, study program overview

Personal schedules

Chairs, Teachers (email, phone, place)

Lectures, modules, CP

Rooms at the OVGU

Announcement of grades

Grade transcript print outs

Exam registration

Virtual LSF Workshop for ISP students:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQKVM_uM7Ug&t=19s

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQKVM_uM7Ug&t=19s


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How to understand and read the class schedule:

ukw = ungerade Woche/ odd week / 44. KW e.g. 26/10/20;

gkw = Gerade Woche/ even week / 45. KW e.g. 02/11/20

wöch= wöchentlich/each week

There are so many tutorials, should I attend them all? NO

Please pick the one which best fits your schedule.

Tutorials will start in the 2nd

or 3rd

week of classes (02/11 or 09/11).

Please follow the professor’s instructions.

Language classes are not included in this schedule!

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How to find class schedules for the semester start?

FWW Homepage:

http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Teaching.html

ISP Homepage:

http://www.isp.ovgu.de/Documents+_+Forms.html

Note!

The postponing of courses into a higher semester is not recommended because of possible time conflicts

with the higher semester schedules.

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http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Teaching.html

http://www.isp.ovgu.de/Documents+_+Forms.html


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What types of “Teaching Units” exist?

Lectures [Vorlesung, V] academic presentation by a professor

Tutorials [Übung, Ü] (small + big)

practicing, discussions about the content of the lecture by senior students

Seminars [Seminar, S]

active participation required; presentations, writing academic papers; team work possible, small groups

Presentations

Scientific Project (master students only)

pre-requirements, pre-registration apply, complex task, in regard of the professional practice

1 lecture/seminar/tutorial usually 2x 45min =

2 SWS (semester week hours)

Some modules require an application and regular participation: See the current module handbook for details.

Note: Participation is always strongly recommended!

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OVGU’s WS 2020/21 Specials:

The Hybrid Semester

Registration Rules and Specials

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Study Program ABCs COVID-19

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OVGU’s WS 2020/21 Specials:

Hybrid Semester

Online & Offline = hybrid

E-learning portal registration for all modules password:FWW2021

LSF registration for classes in person Präsenz

Class in person: Always register beforehand

All rooms provide an QR code for registration (x) entering and leaving the room.

Follow the line entering and leaving the room – keep distance.

Sick – stay at home!

Observe and apply always the OVGU’s Corona regulations!

Information about registration for classes in detail, including FAQ’s:

https://www.uni-

magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg/en/University/Information+about+the+corona+virus+and+the+behavior+of+the+university/Current+information/

Registration+process+for+courses-p-109792.html

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https://elearning.ovgu.de/?lang=en

https://www.uni-magdeburg.de/unimagdeburg/en/University/Information+about+the+corona+virus+and+the+behavior+of+the+university/Current+information/Registration+process+for+courses-p-109792.html


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COVID-19

OVGU’s RULES

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Video guide for in-person classes:https://youtu.be/t6L5p_bnyv0?t=5

ALWAYS observe the OVGU Corona hygiene rules. Thank you for keeping our OVGU campus open and healthy!

https://youtu.be/t6L5p_bnyv0?t=5


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COVID-19 RULES

NOTE:

Always retrieve the information you need yourself! You are responsible!

Germany -> Rule of receiving the information you need by yourself

You are responsible

We help and inform you

Check your OVGU emails

Stay updated with the OVGU news (Instagram, website, app, ...)

Did all the steps above and still unsure?

Turn to the ISP Office

Help us to be able to provide an open OVGU campus!

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www.corona.ovgu.de

Keep distance (min.1,5m).Wear a mask, wash hands.

Sick? Stay home.


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Do I have to sign up for classes?

Lectures/ Vorlesungen: LSF and E-learning portal

Tutorials/ Übungen: LSF and E-learning portal

Language classes (starts from 19/10, 9 am!)

(Academic Skills, Academic Methods, English, German, etc.): Yes

Seminars & Scientific Projects: Yes

Small groups with 10-25 students;

Pre-requirements, registration (application) is always required.

Check the professors homepage or/and LSF portal for details. Study the emails

from the Dean of Study Affairs for information about registration procedures.

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How large of a workload should I expect?

Total 22-26 h

study time per week/semester

= SWS/ SemesterWochenStunden

1SWS = 45min

1 lecture/seminar/tutorial common

2x 45min = 2 SWS

Count on 1-2 hours of preparation and follow-up of a module (reading, studying)!

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What are “Credit Points” for?

Credit points for the workload = quantitative

Grades = knowledge acquired

Workload includes: lectures, tutorials, homework, exam preparation,..

1 ECTS = 30h workload

5 ECTS = 150h

10 ECTS = 300h

Example:

15 lectures 2x 15h = 30h plus

15 tutorials 2x 15h= 30h 90h for independent studying, preperations, etc.

Bachelor of Science Degree: 180 ECTS (6 semesters)

Master of Science Degree: 120 ECTS (4 semesters)

ECTS = European Credit Transfer System (Bologna 1999)

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Information Resources:

ISP Homepage: www.isp.ovgu.de(study documents, dates, all study related information, application details,..)

Instagram: ispofficeovguRegister at the E-learning portal for news: FWW -> International Study Program Office

Examination Office Homepage:http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Faculty/Examination+Office-p-7422.html(documents, examination dates and regulations, forms, recognition of previous credit points, etc.)

Faculty Homepage: http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Teaching/DURING+YOUR+STUDIES-p-5284.html(jobs, internship offers, schedules, module handbooks, links to the chairs, faculty, study abroad, news,..)

International Office:https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/international-p-5.html(cooperation's, contacts, information for Incoming & Outgoings,…)

App Store:Welcome at OVGU Magdeburg & Uni Now (myovgu); Corona app Germany

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http://www.isp.ovgu.de/

http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Faculty/Examination+Office-p-7422.html

http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Teaching/DURING+YOUR+STUDIES-p-5284.html

https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/international-p-5.html


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Examinations and Recognition of Credits

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Examination Office Prüfungsamt

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Head: Mr. Dr. Toni Richter

Info Session:

“Exam Regulation and the Examination System at the FEM“

Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at 19:00Given date can be subject of change!

Zoom-Meeting:https://ovgu.zoom.us/j/92107566301 Meeting-ID: 921 0756 6301 Code: 930103

Homepage: http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Faculty/Examination+Office.html


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Don‘t miss!

http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Faculty/Examination+Office.html



Examination Registration:

1. Go to the lectures,

Choose the subjects for examination.

2. Check out the examination and registration dates.

EXAM Registration: 02/11/20 - 22/11/20

3. Register online for examinations @ LSF before 22/11/20:


4. Sign up for study groups and prepare for exams

end of November.

5. You would like to reduce the number of exams?

Withdrawal possible /cancel it until: 03/01/21

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Study program ABCs Examination Office Prüfungsamt

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Emails:

E-mails from students to the OvGU staff,

Will be only proceeded and answered -> if it has been sent from

an official OVGU student email account ([email protected]).

Activate your OVGU email address in time!

Always mention in your email/letter/application:

Student ID number (Matrikelnummer), full name, study program, semester.

Homepage:http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Faculty/Examination+Office.html

Don‘t miss the info session on 05/11/2020, 7pm

EXAMINATIONS + REGISTRATIONS 2020/21 WS

Check OVGU student email information for updates.

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http://www.fww.ovgu.de/fww/en/Faculty/Examination+Office.html


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Study Program ABCs:

ERASMUS Language Studies

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Language Center

Language Center

www.sprz.ovgu.de

building 40C, 2nd floor

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Language Studies German Sprachenzentrum

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DAF and ERASMUS students:

German as a 2nd

foreign language

Registration: starts on 19/10/2020

https://sprachenzentrum.ovgu.de/

Online language level self placement test:

http://www.sprz.ovgu.de/Fremdsprachen/Deutsch+als+Fremdsprache/Welcher+Kurs+passt+zu+mir_-p-652.html

Contact: Ms. Dr. Juliane Pomraenke in building 40, part C, room 252,

Office hours: Thursday, 13:00 – 15:00


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www.sprz.ovgu.de

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https://sprachenzentrum.ovgu.de/

http://www.sprz.ovgu.de/Fremdsprachen/Deutsch+als+Fremdsprache/Welcher+Kurs+passt+zu+mir_-p-652.html



Language Studies Sprachenzentrum

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I can not register online because I am not enrolled yet, but classes

will start tomorrow. What should I do?

Go to the first class and talk to the teacher.

The class is full. What should I do?

Put your name on the waiting list. But choose only one waiting list!

I can not attend the first class, because…

Write the teacher an email and explain your absence.

I don’t know in which level I belong.

Register for the one you think you belong and go to the first class.

The teacher will advise you. The Language Center also offers a placement test.

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Study Abroad Incoming Contacts

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International Office:

Ms. Anne Behnert [email protected]

Anneke

FEM’s ERASMUS Coordinator:

Ms. Grit Voigt, ERASMUS Coordinator FEM [email protected]

Ian, [email protected]

Welcome Session: 23/10/2020, 12pm

ISP Buddy Matching: November (if you like apply)

Good by Session: January 2021 (email invitation)

Faculty’s Cooperation & Partner Universities: https://ovgu.moveon4.de/publisher/1/deu

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https://ovgu.moveon4.de/publisher/1/deu

International Study Program

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Study Program ABCs &

Exchange Agreements and Contracts

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Before arrival: Erasmus Learning Agreement


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Oh, no! My chosen modules are not offered in the WS

Procedure: Use the LSF portal/ log in:

https://lsf.ovgu.de/qislsf/rds?state=wtree&search=1&trex=step&root120182=14671%7C14752%7C14844&P.vx=kurz

During your stay: Erasmus Learning Agreement


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My chosen modules are not offered in the

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Check out:

bachelor/ master students of

Management and Economics

(AiA-AB / AIA-AM)

Find: list of offered modules

Bachelor’s: bachelor + master modules;

Master’s: master modules only!

Click: on the chosen module

Find: recognition, dates, time, room,

ECTS etc.

Check: the schedule for overlapping

modules

If Okay: Register for exam;

Fill in the change of learning agreement

(module number, title, ECTS/CP’s)

During your stay: Erasmus Learning Agreement


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Hand over the Learning Agreement after deadline„Examination Registration“

Attach the exam registration to the Learning Agreement and a copy or original with signatures


Register for all classes on

the e-learning portal!

Have a great start into the

2020/21 WS!

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Video Guide: https://youtu.be/t6L5p_bnyv0?t=5

Classes in person?E-learning + registration in the LSF portal(number of participants limited)

https://youtu.be/t6L5p_bnyv0?t=5