Advanced undergraduate students of law, business, and public administration as well as recent graduates and postgraduate students of law, business, and public administration
During this course, you will discover how one of the world's most influential bodies – the European Union – is structured and governed. The course will offer you insights into European governance by dealing with the competences and decision-making powers of the various bodies. It will also explore issues such as protecting the interests of creditors, shareholders, and stakeholders, and it will discuss the EU's attempts to harmonise national corporate laws. The course includes weekly educational visits to important EU and German institutions, which will offer you an insight into the workings of the EU.
Our "German Culture & Society: Intercultural Perspectives" module will also offer you the chance to reflect on your cross-cultural experiences in greater detail.
Before the start of the on-site programme in Berlin, we will offer a virtual German language preparatory course as an optional add-on. This course is the ideal preparation for your time in Berlin – you will receive fascinating insights into German culture and a crash-course in the German language, all before you have even landed in Germany.
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL ibt 90 or equivalent) is required for students whose degree was not taught in English
For further information, please e-mail us at summer@hwr-berlin.de.
Students will share an en-suite room with a same-sex fellow participant in a centrally located hotel or hostel. The accommodation options are situated in popular areas of Berlin with good public transportation connections.
Breakfast at the arranged accommodation is included. The university cafeteria offers warm and inexpensive options for lunch.
The summer school team provides a fun and varied optional cultural and leisure time programme in Berlin and the surrounding area. This may include excursions to Potsdam (UNESCO World Heritage Site, palaces, and gardens) and the former concentration camp in Sachsenhausen, plus a brewery tour, a boat trip, visits to several museums and a beach bar, and much more.
The Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht (HWR Berlin) is a public university of applied sciences. The university offers a highly practical and hands-on approach to teaching, and all academic staff have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. HWR Berlin is the third-largest specialist institution in business administration and economics in Germany; it is also highly ranked for its international focus, thanks to its wide network of global partnerships.
The German capital is renowned for its flourishing cultural scene, fascinating history, and a way of life that seamlessly combines a fast-paced environment with a relaxed atmosphere. It is a city of contrasts: between East and West, historical buildings and modern architecture, and the traditional and the modern. All of these distinctive qualities make Berlin a fascinating place to discover.
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