Einstiegspräsentation Bachelorstudiengang International Management

Building Competence. Crossing Borders.

Petronella Vervoort – Head of International Education & Training Renate Grau – Program Director (i.V.) International Management

Welcome to ZHAW SML – BSc International Management 10 September 2015

10 September 2015 name of document

Petronella Vervoort

Head of Academic Studies and Continuing EducationZHAW School of Management and Law,

Department of International Business

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Universities of Applied Sciences in Switzerland

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ZHAW

The ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in

Switzerland

3 locations (Winterthur, Zurich, Wädenswil)

8 Schools

14 Master’s degree programs

26 Bachelor’s degree programs

11,186 students

2,984 employees

441 CHF million (cost volume)

(Figures from the 2014 Annual Report)

You have made the right choice

The ZHAW School of Management and Law

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What we do at the SML

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SML: Key Strategic Areas

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Academic teaching and research at the School of Management and Law have an

international focus. We promote the mobility of both students and faculty members and

collaborate extensively in international research and development projects.

Internationalization of Teaching and Research

37Universities

North and Latin America7

UniversitiesMiddle East and Africa

29UniversitiesAsia-Pacific

95Universities

Europe

Large Network of Partner Universities

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AACSB: In the top 5% of Business Schools worldwide

In 2015, the SML became the first business school of a

Swiss University of Applied Sciences (UAS) to be

accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate

Schools of Business (AACSB).

a prestigious standard of achievement awarded only to

the most significant business school worldwide

FIBAA: level institution and programs

First UAS to achieve the international FIBAA accreditation

(2012)

Accreditations

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SML: Organizational Structure

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Department of International Business - Structure

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Within the Department of International Business (DIB) there is already substantiated

knowledge of cross-border business processes. With the foundation of the International

Management Institute (IMI) the existing competences and resources are being

concentrated and its profile is being sharpened to the stakeholders. The DIB advises

companies on developing internationalization and market entry strategies, on leadership,

and on conflict resolution in a multicultural environment. The department has four regional

competence centers:

– Center for Asia Business

– Center for Middle East & Africa Business

– Center for Business in the Americas

– Center for European Business & Affairs


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Program Management BSc International Management

Program Director

HS 2015 (Fall Semester): ad interim

Dr. Renate Grau

Office SW 119

[email protected]

Operations Manager

(starting Oct. 1)

Elisabetta Grünenfelder

Office SW 119

FS 2016 (Spring Semester)

Dr. Anna Nikoulina

(until Sept. 30)

Hanka Heimpold

Office SW 119

[email protected]


Dr. Renate Grau

Program Director (i.V.) BSc International ManagementZHAW School of Management and Law,


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The BSc International Management – 1st Semesterapprox. 100 students, 2 classes IM15a and IM15b

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pull-approach!

- Campus: map

- Intro program: today and tomorrow

- Buddies: senior IM students

- Website: 24/7

- SML Offices: office hours

Information for new students: WHERE, HOW, WHAT…?

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Campus: Several building spread across Winterthur

Buildings and Addresses

SC Stadthausstrasse 14, 8400 WinterthurSG Gertrudstrasse 15, 8400 WinterthurSI Theaterstrasse 15b, 8400 WinterthurSV Bahnhofplatz 12, 8400 WinterthurSW St.-Georgen-Platz 2, 8400 Winterthur

LN Technoparkstrasse 2, 8406 WinterthurMB Turbinenstrasse 2, 8400 WinterthurMY Lagerplatz 21, 8400 Winterthur

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Introduction Program:Lots of information, a workshop and a contest

• Introduction to IT (Thur)

• Meet your buddy (Thur)Update: Class A: SW102, B: SW101

• Pick up Campus Card & documents (Fri)

• Workshop special event (Fri)

• Introduction to Library (Fri)

• IT-support, clubs, career services andmore…

Please refer to your schedules: be aware: different schedules for class IM15a und IM15b

Meet your buddy

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• Timo Obrecht, [email protected] (IM15A)• Jessica Grosser, [email protected] (IM15B)

Intranet

SML-website

Student Services

Comprehensive support and counseling available in German and English

General questions and information

Regulations

Requests and notifications

Program Management

Questions for which you can not find answers on the intranet or bachelor’s office

Approval of Learning Agreements

International Office

Study abroad

Where do I get information?


https://www.zhaw.ch/en/sml/study/bachelor/information-for-new-

students/?pk_campaign=shortlink&pk_kwd=www.zhaw.ch%2Fsml%2Fstartklar%2F&cHas

h=e48e5eb130bd74ffa3196e104fe6d898

SML website: Information for New Students

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https://intra.zhaw.ch/departemente/school-of-management-and-law/studierende/bachelor-

english/current-semester.html

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SML website: General Information for Students

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1. Direct contact with Student Services BSc

Office in St. Georgen Building (Ground Floor)

Phone 058 934 68 68

E-mail [email protected]

Semester opening hrs:Mon – Thu: 07:45 – 12:00pm; 14:00 – 18:00pmFri: 07:45 – 12:00pmSemester break opening hrs:Mon – Thu: 08:00 – 12:00pm; 14.00 – 16.30pmFri: 08:00 – 12.00pm

2. Program Management

Office in St. Georgen Building (1st Floor), room SW 119

Office Hours: Tuesday, 16:00 – 17:00

Thursday, 16:00 – 17:00 (esp. for 1st semester students)

Offices: contact details

1. Schedule and deadlines are final – there are no extensions!

2. ZHAW E-Mail is the official communications channel

make sure that there is enough space to receive E-Mails

3. Make yourself familiar with the Study- and Examination

Regulations

A few important points

Student Life: studying, and also …sports, culture, social events etc.

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Save the date:First Week of the Semester, Friday 18 September 2015 (afternoon/early evening)

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Workshop: Tomorrow (Friday), 10.00-11.30 am

• Degree Program Challenge (Studiengang-Challenge)

• 2 October (alternative date 9 October)

• Deutweg Winterthur (10am – 4.30pm for active part with BBQ over lunch as well as award ceremony and informal drink afterwards)

• Choice: Beachsoccer / Basketball / Beachvolley

• 1st Round in the morning / 2nd Round in the afternoon

• For more info: Pat Fischli, [email protected]

• Registration details (see following slide)

Important Info

• Sign up on your DEGREE PROGRAM POSTER OUTSIDE –1 TEAM ONLY, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, Deadline 11 September 2015

• ONLY CONDITION: 1st Round (Vorrunde) and 2nd Round (Rückrunde) you need to chose another sport

• Sign up as follows: First Name, Surname + Email address and put your name on the lines provided

• Female Participants very welcome

• Only condition is enjoying the challenge against another degree program!!!

Registration Details

Welcome…

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…enjoy yourstudies at theZHAW SML!