Sustainability Challenges in a Global World

Current sustainability challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, and pollution, are complex and interconnected. Addressing these issues requires a holistic and interdisciplinary approach that involves collaboration across various fields. This summer school adopts an interdisciplinary approach and analyses the role economics, policy-making, legal systems, technological and social innovation, as well as social sciences play for contributing to a more sustainable future. It combines short lecturing inputs with discussion, group work, field trips and inputs by experts.

Please note: Week 1 is very intensive and involves a full 6-days of class (Monday – Saturday)!

Date:
Blended Learning 1 + 2
24 June – 4 July 2025: Virtual Reading Period
6–19 July 2025: On-site Classes in Berlin
Registration deadline: 1 April 2025
Course content:
Sustainability and SDG’s, Microeconomic Foundations, Politics, Legal Systems, Circular Economy, Psychological Aspects, Sustainable Finance, CSR and Social Innovation
The course programme also includes:
Study visits to companies/institutions
Module on German culture & society from an intercultural perspective
Course language: English
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL ibt 90 or equivalent) is required.
Target group: Advanced students (Bachelor & Master) from different disciplinaries
Number of participants: approx. 20-25
Credits: 6 ECTS credits (Increase of course load and credits possible for an extra fee)

Possible add-on programme (on-site)

Cross-Cultural Management

If you need additional credits or wish to extend your study abroad stay in Berlin, you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of cross-cultural issues.

Date: 29 June – 6 July

Application starts 31 January 2025!

Accommodation

Student hostels/hotels with shared rooms and breakfast (former may be subject to change).
Arrival 6 July, 2025 (move in to accommodation), departure 19 July, 2025 (move out of accommodation)

Culture and Leisure Time Programme

The International Office team offers participants a wide variety of optional cultural and social events in Berlin and the surrounding area about twice a week. This may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites (e.g. the Museum Island in Berlin and castles and gardens in Potsdam), the Berlin Wall Museum and Holocaust Museum, or other leisure activities such as beach volleyball, a boat tour and a trip to a beer garden.

Credits:

60 contact hours

50 contact hours business course incl. academic support program
10 contact hours German Culture & Society

6 ECTS credits
One class hour is 45 minutes in length

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