On-site in Berlin: 6 to 19 July 2025
The literature for the virtual component ("reading week") will be made available starting in mid-June.
Blended learning: The "reading week" online phase will be followed by two on-site weeks in Berlin.
Advanced undergraduate students of all fields as well as recent graduates and postgraduate students interested in sustainability
This intensive programme on sustainability and responsibility integrates perspectives from different disciplines. These include the microeconomic foundations of sustainability (ethical, legal, political, and psychological aspects) as well as the basics of CSR (corporate social responsibility) and circular economy principles. This course includes seminars, corporate talks, field trips, and a project in the second part of the programme. During this phase, students will work in service design teams on real-world challenges linked to the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
On-site in Berlin: 6 to 19 July 2025
The literature for the virtual component ("reading week") will be made available starting in mid-June.
Blended learning: The "reading week" online phase will be followed by two on-site weeks in Berlin.
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL ibt 90 or equivalent) is required for students whose degree was not taught in English.
For further questions regarding your application, please contact 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), a brewery tour, a boat trip, visits to several museums, and much more.
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