Exclusive study tours for (E)MBA students
Doing Business in Germany
DBi Germany is a short programme offered exclusively for (E)MBA students from our partner universities, designed to offer insights into particular industry sectors. Students will have the opportunity to study the German automotive sector as well as the German energy sector. The programmes combine academic and practical content in a unique way, enabling students to witness theory being put into practice on site.
Each 12-day programme includes networking opportunities with institutions and companies where students gather first-hand information about current challenges and prospects. Students will learn in detail about international corporate strategy, implications of EU policies, lobbying, digital transformation, leadership and communication from a German perspective. Simultaneously, they will build their international network by working closely with fellow students from around the world.
Participation is exclusive to (E)MBA students from partner institutions after successful nomination. If you are interested in participating, please contact your home institution's international office.
Programme information
DBi Germany – Energy Economics (16 – 27 May 2022)
Taking place as an in-person experience once again in 2022, this programme will combine in-depth academic exploration of the German energy sector with first-hand interaction and networking opportunities with its key players. From energy producers to start-ups and policy makers, students will gain a comprehensive overview of the German energy sector and its role in the EU.
Key topics:
- Energiewende, coal exit, hydrogen, green energy, digitalisation, renewable energy, climate change
Past topics of deeper discussion:
- An introduction to Energy Economics
- Effects of the Coal Exit Law on the German electricity market
- The future of mobility and the role of synthetic fuels
- dena study – an awakening to climate neutrality
- Exploration of other EU countries energy economic sectors
Past partners
Contact hours & ECTS
50 contact hours, 5 ECTS
Cost
€ 2450 (payable by wire transfer only)
Includes hotel room, breakfast, domestic train fares which are part of the programme. Initial arrival and departure is not included.
Requirements
All participants must have adequate health insurance for the duration of the programme. We also recommend having an additional accident insurance.
Grading
Based mostly on group presentations. Details will be announced at a later date.
Nomination period
(carried out by home university through the WEX portal)
15 – 30 November 2021
Programme itinerary
Course time will be split between in-depth lectures and interactive learning with guest lecturers from the Institute of Energy Economics (EWI) as well as networking and interfacing experiences with companies.
Room and board
Single room with breakfast is provided on all programme days. Lunch and dinner are not included.
DBi Germany – Automotive & Mobility (9 – 20 May 2022)
Returning to our traditional in-person format in 2022, this programme combines in-depth academic exploration of the automotive and mobility sector with first-hand interaction and networking opportunities with its key players.
Participating companies have included: car manufacturers (e.g. BMW and Ford) as well as automotive associations (e.g. VDA). Through these interactions, participants will receive first-hand information about current challenges and prospects in the industry from a German perspective.
Past partners
Cost
€ 2450 (payable by wire transfer only)
Includes hotel room, breakfast, domestic train fares which are part of the programme. Initial arrival and departure is not included.
Requirements
All participants must have adequate health insurance for the duration of the programme. We also recommend having an additional accident insurance.
Contact hours & ECTS
50 contact hours, 5 ECTS
Grading
Based mostly on group presentations. Details will be announced at a later date.
Nomination period
(carried out by home university through the WEX portal)
15 – 30 November 2021
Programme itinerary
Course time will be split between in-depth lectures and interactive learning with guest lecturers as well as interacing and networking experiences with companies.
Room and board
Single room with breakfast is provided on all programme days. Lunch and dinner are not included.
General information
COVID-19 regulations
Our team is happy to help with documentation, finding reliable sources and general questions. However, we are not qualified to answer detailed questions about travel or visa regulations for specific countries. As a result, you will need to stay informed on what policies apply to you and how. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list with reliable resources below.
For assistance with language, we recommend using an online translation tool (Google Translate, DeepL, etc.).
The programme will follow a 2G policy. This means that all participants need to be fully vaccinated (Geimpft) or recovered (Genesen) during the programme.
Local policy: What is allowed/what is not allowed?
Students are responsible for keeping up to date as this information changes constantly.
In Germany, the coronavirus infection rate is calculated as a percentage per 100,000 people. This is called the incidence rate or Inzidenzzahl. Changes in COVID-19 policy rely on other parameters as well, including but not limited to, the number of hospitalisations, the number of intensive care cases as well as the percentage of vaccinated individuals.
Regardless of where you are arriving or which country you are traveling from, you will have to fill out a digital registration on entry (Digitale Einreiseanmeldung) before you start your trip. According to current regulations, you will also need to provide proof of vaccination (with an EU-approved vaccine), or proof of recovery and/or a negative COVID-19 test (either antigen/quick test or PCR).
In Germany, regulations are split into four levels – national, federate state (Bundesland), municipal (Gemeinde), and university. Go through the list below and find out what regulations pertain to you at national and federal level (North-Rhine Westphalia, NRW). When the programme gets closer, we will communicate information for the lower levels namely municipal and university.
National level
State level (North-Rhine Westphalia, NRW)
- NRW - Overview of policy after arrival (German)
Test centres
- Test centres in Cologne are widely available.
Other helpful websites
3G, 3G plus, 2G, 2G plus
For an overview of current regulations, please visit the Ministry of Health website.
- 3G
- Vaccinated (Geimpft)*
- Recovered (Genesen)
- Tested (Getestet) (antigen/quick test or PCR test)
- 3G plus
- Vaccinated*
- Recovered
- Tested (PCR test)
- 2G (programme requirement)
- 2G plus
- Vaccinated* + tested (antigen/quick test or PCR test)
- Recovered + tested (antigen/quick test or PCR test)
*Eu-recognized vacccines only. As defined by the Paul Ehrlich Institute.
Vaccinations
Cancellation & refund policy
Refunds are available if a participant is unable to take part in the programme due to short notice changes in German COVID-19 policy, including entry restrictions that prevent participation in the programme. These refunds will be clarified on an individual basis and we will do our best to maximize the refund to the best of our ability.
We are unable to offer a refund if a participant cancels for personal reasons (including COVID-19 related reasons) or limitations imposed by their home country (including exit or re-entry restrictions).
Visas
Students are responsible for organising their own visa in a timely fashion. To check whether you will need one, contact your home university or local German consulate/embassy.
