Customized Study Abroad Program

Be one international step ahead and customize your study abroad program for one to two trimesters at accadis Hochschule in Bad Homburg.

A program designed for European and international Bachelor students who wish to spend their study abroad phase learning about management concepts, and developing their consulting or entrepreneurship competencies through project-based formats. An opportunity to experience higher education in Germany and develop your future skill set. You'll obtain a different take on learning for your individual career goals in the unique learning environment of a private university of applied sciences.

The Program at a Glance

Academic level	Bachelor – undergraduate
Target group	International and European Freemover students Exchange students from accadis partner universities who are not enrolling as Erasmus+ exchange students
Duration	1 - 2 trimesters Lectures usually run ten weeks per trimester – typically with three lecture days each
Language	English (see here for Freemover Programs in German or German\|English language)
Credits	20 credit points (ECTS) per trimester*
Dates	Dates below are general and include examination periods. See the accadis Fact Sheet for detailed dates Spring trimester 2022 \| 2nd or 3rd week Jan. – 2nd or 3rd week April Summer trimester 2022 \| 4th week April or 1st week May – 4th week July or 1st week August Winter trimester 2022 \| 1st or 2nd week Oct. – 2nd week Feb.
Tuition	Tuition depends on the module selection by freemover students or on the agreement with an accadis partner university.
Characteristics	Project-Based Learning: Entrepreneurship, Consulting Project, Academic Research Project Business Management subjects Intercultural and Language Skills Practical relevance International focus Experienced faculty with global business expertise Small study groups and interactive atmosphere Diverse and international student body International business location in Germany
Application requirements	Undergraduate student of business management and/or economics studies Enrolled students of an accredited higher education institution English language proficiency at B2 - C1 level Online application
Application deadlines	15 June \| Winter trimester 15 October \| Spring trimester 15 January \| Summer trimester
Application online	Please contact our International Office

* For students wishing to spend a fall trimester at accadis and requiring 30 ECTS, special arrangements have been made to allow them to enroll in 10 additional ECTS through an extended trimester. With the 10 ECTS-course Consulting and Research Project students can choose to begin the trimester in online format in September prior to the official trimester start in Oct. in order to complete the full 30 ECTS.

Design your Study Abroad Program and choose up to 40 ECTS in two trimesters from a variety of modules (also see * under Credits above).

Trimester vs Semester

At accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg you will study in 20 ECTS-trimesters/terms instead of 30 ECTS-semesters. A trimester is of 10 weeks‘ duration.

Each trimester is followed by an examination phase with written examinations, presentations or assignments. This is when you will appreciate the advantage of our trimester-based system. The academic content you need to review is less extensive, and you can therefore be more focused when studying for examinations.

You need 30 ECTS? A higher workload beyond 20 ECTS is possible on an individual basis. For students wishing to spend a fall trimester at accadis, special arrangements can be made to allow you to obtain 30 ECTS vs the usual 20 ECTS through an extended trimester. With the 10 ECTS-course ‚Consulting and Research Project‘ (in English or German) both undergraduate and graduate students can choose to begin the trimester in online format in September.

Module Catalogue

Design your Customized Study Abroad Program in English, German or English/German.

The program below outlines the courses in English language only. If you are interested in enrolling in courses in German or German|English language, please see here for the appropriate link under Module Catalog for Erasmus+.

Courses in English language

Project-Based Learning – Apply Ideas

Management | Consulting Project 10 ECTS
Spring

Gain Real-Life Practical Experience!

...apply your theoretical knowledge to a real-life consulting situation
...get the chance opportunity to develop ideas, business plans or marketing strategies with companies
...communicate your recommendation convincingly to client representatives

Entrepreneurship | Startup-Business Simulation 5 ECTS
Winter

Startup 'n' Study!

...generate ideas and a business model canvas for a startup company within a given task area in a Business Simulation
...prepare a business plan and negotiate it for funding with investors
...develop a sense for managerial interrelationships, select and implement strategies to achieve targets and understand what kind of decisions are to be made in the different functional areas of the company and as a result what general entrepreneurial consequences can occur over several time periods

Academic | International Research Project 5 ECTS
Winter

Choose Your Topic!

...be able to link general business administration concepts into the research context
...develop a meaningful research question
...conduct research independently and work in small groups

Management | Consulting and Research Project* 10 ECTS
Winter

Apply Your Research Skills and Gain Real-Life Practical Experience!

...apply your theoretical knowledge to an exciting consulting situation
...use the opportunity to develop research-based solutions to complex challenges
...communicate your recommendation convincingly to client representatives

* This course is meant exclusively for students requiring 30 ECTS vs 20 ECTS in the Winter trimester. The course begins in online format in Sept. prior to the official trimester start in Oct.

Business Management – Manage Facts

International Macroeconomics and Economic Policy 5 ECTS
Winter

...understand the fundamental aspects of macroeconomic theory and economic policy and apply them to the current situation in Europe
...have a deep understanding of potential costs and benefits attached to the formation of a monetary union
...follow and participate in current debates around the multiple crises of the European economies (Euro-Crisis, COVID-19 pandemic)

Economics 5 ECTS
Winter | Summer

...learn the principal microeconomic concepts, theories and frameworks
...understand how management decisions are made in different market environments
...understand the economic measurement tools and how these are impacted by economic policy at a national, European and global levels

Global Digital Transformation and Society 5 ECTS
Summer

...learn how the increasing digitalization impacts both economy and society
...understand the consequences for the global and national economy
...discuss digital challenges and their impact for well-being of individuals

International Management I 5 ECTS
Winter | Spring

...learn the main management models/concepts and their historical development
...be able to define and detail the four management tasks and basic strategy frameworks
...understand organizational structures and be able to apply them to the situation and context of companies

International Management II 5 ECTS
Winter | Spring

Winter | Summer

...gain a deep understanding of the essence of strategy and learn to apply relevant strategy frameworks
...learn to design and implement structures and processes to foster innovation and a respective culture
...understand the characteristics of E-business and learn to interpret that business segment in relation to strategy and innovation topics

Investing and Trading 5 ECTS
Winter

...get familiar with the topic of value assessment, trading and investing
...understand investments in assets and what factors need to be considered with different investment options
...be able to develop and evaluate specific investment goals and strategies
...gain practical experience and gain insight on how to use specific trading platforms by trading for a number of weeks

Mergers and Acquisitions 5 ECTS
Winter | Summer

...gain insights into the strategic and financial motives for M&A transactions
...learn about the specific challenges of these transactions regarding strategic management, finance, personnel, legal, and accounting
...be able to assess roles and impacts of M&A transactions in a globalized contexts

Internet and Social Media Marketing 5 ECTS
Spring

...understand the modern concepts as well as different techniques and practices of Internet Marketing and Social Media Marketing
...be able to apply different types of tools and their areas of expertise to reach marketing objectives for Social Media
...manage basic strategic processes for creating successful Internet and Social Media Marketing campaigns

The Power of Social Technology 5 ECTS
Winter

Basics of Programming Languages and Coding with Python 5 ECTS
Summer

gain a basic overview about the different programming languages
learn the structure and functionality of the programming language Python
be able to design, program, test and use simple programs yourself

Change Management 5 ECTS
Spring

...learn about the relevance of change management and familiarize yourself with common pitfalls and hurdles in change or transition processes
...be able to master the entire repertoire of change management processes and instruments
...be able to apply the appropriate measures

Organization Development 5 ECTS
Winter

...learn what organization development (OD) is about and be familiar with multiple definitions of OD that currently exist
...learn the concepts of Organizational Change and Change Management, and particularly as it pertains to OD
...apply the OD model to situations that arise in firms, including understanding individual, team and firm-wide interventions

Corporate Social Responsibility 5 ECTS
Winter

...learn the definition of corporate social responsibility as defined by the United Nations and understand its scope and relevance for institutions
...understand the general concepts of corporate social responsibility, including its theories as well as its implementation and evaluation
...discuss social responsibility initiatives from a sponsorship and marketing perspective, highlighting the impact of these initatives on consumer perceptions

Sports and Event Management – Shape Dynamics

Sports Trade 5 ECTS
Summer

Sports Trade

...learn about the challenges in a sport industries business, in particular with regard to logistics and purchasing
...apply characteristics of trading to the sports industry as well as marketing principles
...discuss the topic of e-procurement and global sourcing

Event Management I 5 ECTS
Winter

Event Management I

...become familar with the purpose of Eevent Mmanagement
...learn the principles of professional and safe planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of success-oriented events
...be competent in presenting the organization of the event as a systematic management process and be able to derive stringent strategies therefrom

Event Management II 5 ECTS
Summer

Event Management II

...apply the basics of Event Mmanagement to the organisation of a real event
...be responsible for the conceptualization and organization of an event Mega trends
...discuss sustainability and inclusion for implementation of the Event Management process and the actual event planning

Intercultural Skills – Develop Competencies

Communication Skills 5 ECTS
Spring

Communication Skills

...have communication capabilities at your command to present convincingly
...own a level of sovereignty to respond to critical questions, handle disrupters and in general be able to manage your audience
...learn how to conduct challenging negotiations

International Leadership 5 ECTS
Winter | Summer

International Leadership

...understand the role and importance of leadership management in order to influence, motivate and support personnel
...critically assess varying leadership styles
...integrate adequate leadership skills into your own leadership style to grow your individual and yet authentic leadership skills

Business Ethics 5 ECTS
Winter | Summer

Business Ethics

...gain an understanding of human beings’ attitudes and behavior by having become aware of alternative moral points of views
...have a higher awareness of the ethical challenges of the Digital Age
...be able to discuss ambiguous issues in heterogeneous teams and be able to develop a shared understanding and position

Language Skills – Create Relationships

English for Academic and Businesses Purposes 5 ECTS
Winter | Spring | Summer

English for Academic and Businesses Purposes

... strenghten your written and spoken English language skills for business purposes and discusses current topics from the global economy and society

English for Advanced Spoken and Written Correspondence 5 ECTS
Winter | Spring | Summer

English for Advanced Spoken and Written Correspondence

...develop letter writing and business correspondence skills and conducting discussion sessions and workshops independently

Spanish 5 ECTS
Winter | Spring | Summer

Spanish

...enhance your Spanish language competences and focus on the four key areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
...learn about the Spanish and Latinamerican culture

Chinese 5 ECTS
Winter | Spring | Summer

Chinese

...learn basic knowledge of Chinese language starting with Chinese pronunciation: 4 tones, the official Chinese Latin script Hanyu Pinyin
...learn listening comprehension through exercises and small dialogues

International Focus
Discover your potential in a unique environment

accadis Network

Global Partnerships

Student Mobility

Bad Homburg in the International Arena
An academic experience with an international focus empowers students to shape their careers in a global context. Foreign languages, study abroad programs, faculty from partner universities and cooperation with multinational companies are an integral part of our programs.

accadis placed among the 25 best in the latest international ranking U‑Multirank in the category "Student Mobility” proving that Bad Homburg plays a role in the international academic landscape.

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Nationalities

A student body with diverse backgrounds

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European and global partnerships

USA, UK, France, Finland, Indonesia, Netherlands, Spain, China, South Africa

Top Placements in Rankings and Accreditations

Trust in the accredited accadis quality

As an accadis student, you can be sure that your studies here at one of the most popular German universities of applied sciences will meet the highest standards.

Practical Orientation

Link business management concepts and practical relevance

Experienced Faculty

Project-based Studies

Corporate Relations

Practical Relevance Deeply Rooted in the accadis DNA

accadis prepares students in the best possible manner for their future careers. The systematic approach of linking theoretical management concepts and practical content is an integral part of the curriculum.

The international university ranking association U-Multirank has distinguished accadis in the category "practical relevance” among the 25 best institutions in the world ("Contact to Work Environment").

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Faculty members from the
business world

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Alumni Worldwide

120

Corporate Partners

Language Competence

Master your skills to navigate global business relationships

Foreign Languages

Business Communication

Leadership Skills

Language Skills for Global Relations

accadis puts great emphasis on leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills. The language of delivery in the accadis Bachelor's degree programs is English and German – plus further languages if required.

Customized Study Abroad Program

Be one international step ahead and customize your study abroad program for one to two trimesters at accadis Hochschule in Bad Homburg.

The Program at a Glance

Academic level

Target group

Duration

Language

Credits

Dates

Tuition

Characteristics

Application requirements

Application deadlines

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