International Programmes 2024/2025

Sustainable Supply Chains (Hessen: ISU – International Summer University) Sustainable Supply Chains

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences • Darmstadt

Course location
Darmstadt
In cooperation with

Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and the Arts

Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B1, B2, C1, C2
Date(s)
  • June - July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 6 April 2025)
Mode of study
Less than 50% online
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)
Yes, compulsory
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

An early-bird discount will be applied to applications received before 1 March 2025. In this case, the programme fee will be reduced to 2,100 EUR.

The ISU Darmstadt is a blended programme. The on-site seminar is complemented and preceded by virtual group work.

Part one – online: May 2025
Part two – on-site in Darmstadt: June/July 2025

Target group

The teaching and learning contents and objectives as well as the structure of the module are geared mainly towards undergraduate and graduate students of supply chain management, logistics or economics and business administration with specialisation in supply chain management.

Students with a different academic background should get in touch with the programme coordinator to check if participation is possible.

Description/content

Sustainable Supply Chains Programme Description:

The excessive exploitation of natural resources required to achieve economic growth and development has had a negative impact on the environment while also causing these resources to become scarcer and costlier. It is therefore easy to see why the idea of a circular design of products and systems that offers new ways to create more sustainable supply chain models is taking hold across the globe. This module is designed to help you understand the growing business case for sustainable supply chain solutions covering topics from environmental social governance in supply chain and supplier management, carbon accounting, green and sustainable distribution and innovative technology solutions. Participants will learn how to design, manage and lead a sustainable supply chain by incorporating circular material as well as product and system design into strategies to support sustainable growth. Different requirements of supply chain tiers and various industries such as automotive, retail, pharmaceutical and chemical supply chain are considered in this module.

A three-day academic excursion to Berlin and regional company visits are part of the programme.

German language courses:

In addition to the academic seminars, all students attend intensive German language courses. These courses are offered at three different levels (ranging from beginner to intermediate).

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Online learning element is part of a study programme
Yes
ECTS points (max.)
12
Dates and costs
  • June - July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 6 April 2025), costs: EUR 2,300
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accommodation
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

An early-bird discount will be applied to applications received before 1 March 2025. In this case, the programme fee will be reduced to 2,100 EUR.

The ISU Darmstadt is a blended programme. The on-site seminar is complemented and preceded by virtual group work.

Part one – online: May 2025
Part two – on-site in Darmstadt: June/July 2025

Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B1, B2, C1, C2
Language requirements

English: B1 to C2

German: Previous knowledge of German is not required, as the academic courses are taught in English. A German language course will be offered for all participants.

Submit application to

https://isu.h-da.de/index.php?id=19497

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

Hotel

Meals

There is a shared kitchen on each floor of the hotel that students can use to make breakfast. They can also have breakfast at the hotel restaurant at their own expense. 

Lunch is offered at the campus cafeteria at a very low price.

Participants are responsible for making their own arrangements for dinner.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

The ISU Darmstadt offers an exciting cultural and social programme:

  • Intercultural training
  • Excursions to Heidelberg and the Rhine River Valley (Rüdesheim)
  • Climbing park
  • International picnic & trivia night
  • Coffee & cake event
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
Yes

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