Management Careers Made in Germany : Studying at Private German Universities Pays Off

This book reveals how to provide the leaders of tomorrow with the right education for a management career Made in Germany. It explains how private universities in Germany are helping to maintain the country’s respected educational standards, while also enriching them with exemplary services for international students. The book is intended as a practical guide, addressing any concerns students may have when considering studying at a private German university: admissions, visa, teaching quality and formats, tuition, degrees, subjects, housing, food, security, industry connections, and international job placement and leadership. It provides concrete strategies on how students can unlock their personal earning potential and how to find a top job at a national or multinational company. The authors demonstrate that a German university degree will generate rapid return on investment. Real-life success stories show how a degree from a private German university can pave the way for international professional success. Foreword I 5 Foreword II 7 Acknowledgements 10 Contents 11 Abbreviations 13 List of Figures 14 List of Tables 17 1 Private German Universities 18 1.1 Introduction 19 1.2 The Private Higher Education Sector in Germany 20 1.3 Knowledge and Prosperity 24 1.4 Education to Go 28 1.5 Global Education Made in Germany 32 References 37 2 Student Life in Germany 40 2.1 Legal Requirements and Insurances 41 2.1.1 Required Documents 41 2.1.2 Visas 42 2.1.3 Registration in Germany 44 2.1.4 Residence Permit 44 2.1.5 Health Insurance 45 2.2 The Language Question—Is German Essential? 46 2.3 Tuition Fees and Cost of Living 54 2.3.1 Tuition Fees 55 2.3.2 Cost of Living 58 2.4 Security 62 2.5 Food 66 References 73 3 Premium Education at Private German Universities 75 3.1 Selection Criteria for Choosing a University 76 3.2 Quality Assurance and Accreditation 80 3.3 Studying at Private Universities in Germany 82 3.3.1 Overview of Private German Universities Admission Requirements 88 3.3.2 Preparatory Courses for Undergraduate Admission 89 3.3.3 Admission for a Graduate Degree 94 3.3.4 Settling in and Getting Started 98 3.4 Study Formats, Degrees and Certificates 99 3.5 Regional Distribution of Private Universities in Germany 107 References 110 4 Subjects for Successful Careers 112 4.1 Overview of Subject Areas 113 4.2 Discover Your Career Interests 116 4.3 Economics (Business and Management), Social Sciences and Law 118 4.3.1 Economics (Business and Management) 118 4.3.2 Social Sciences 124 4.3.3 Law 125 4.4 Medicine and Health Sciences 127 4.4.1 Medicine 127 4.4.2 Health Sciences 128 4.5 Cultural Studies and Linguistics 130 4.5.1 Cultural Studies 131 4.5.2 Linguistics 131 4.6 Engineering 133 4.7 Mathematics and Natural Sciences 136 4.7.1 Mathematics 136 4.7.2 Natural Sciences 138 4.8 Arts 139 References 141 5 Private German Universities Unlock Your Earning Potential 143 5.1 How to Choose a University 144 5.1.1 Universities of Applied Sciences 147 5.1.2 Universities 148 5.1.3 Alternative Approaches to Higher Education 154 5.2 Earning Potential 162 References 170 6 Setting Goals and Organising Your Studies Is Your Key to Your Success 172 6.1 Finding the Right Place to Study 173 6.2 Strategies for Successful Study Efforts 180 6.2.1 Study Types 181 6.2.2 Breaks and Sufficient Sleep for Optimised Study Efforts 188 References 192 7 Preparing Global Leaders for Tomorrow 194 7.1 Your First Job 195 7.2 Develop Your Leadership Skills 201 7.2.1 Soft Skills You Need 201 7.2.2 Hard Skills Updates 205 7.3 Essentials to Keep in Mind 211 References 214 Appendix 217 Glossary 219 Index 221 Front Matter ....Pages I-XXI Private German Universities (Alexander P. Hansen, Annette Doll, Ajit Varma)....Pages 1-22 Student Life in Germany (Alexander P. Hansen, Annette Doll, Ajit Varma)....Pages 23-57 Premium Education at Private German Universities (Alexander P. Hansen, Annette Doll, Ajit Varma)....Pages 59-95 Subjects for Successful Careers (Alexander P. Hansen, Annette Doll, Ajit Varma)....Pages 97-127 Private German Universities Unlock Your Earning Potential (Alexander P. Hansen, Annette Doll, Ajit Varma)....Pages 129-157 Setting Goals and Organising Your Studies Is Your Key to Your Success (Alexander P. Hansen, Annette Doll, Ajit Varma)....Pages 159-180 Preparing Global Leaders for Tomorrow (Alexander P. Hansen, Annette Doll, Ajit Varma)....Pages 181-202 Back Matter ....Pages 203-208