Exclusive study tours for (E)MBA students

Doing Business in Germany

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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.

Information session
This year we will be offering information sessions for interested students via Zoom. We will walk through our new programme and the general DBi format as well as answer any questions students may have. Coordinators are also welcome to join.

DBi Energy Economics
Tue 29 September: 4 – 4.30 pm (CEST)
Wed 30 September: 10 – 10.30 am (CEST)

DBi Automotive & Mobility
Tue 29 September: 3 – 3.30 pm (CEST)
Wed 30 September: 11 – 11.30 am (CEST)

Interested? Contact Natasha Turner via wiso-dbiuni-koeln.de

DBi Germany – Energy Economics (1 – 12 March 2021)

Taking place as a digital experience in 2021, the programme remains true to its character. We will continue to combine in-depth academic exploration of the Germany 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, all from the comfort of their home countries.

Key topics:

Energiewende, coal exit, green energy, digitalisation, renewable energy, climate change

Topics of deeper discussion will include:

An introduction to Energy Economics
Effects of the Coal Exit Law on the German electricity market
Hydrogen economy – outlook and challenges
The future of mobility and the role of synthetic fuels
dena study – an awakening to climate neutrality

Past partners

Nomination period
(for nomination by home university through the WEX portal)
4 October – 14 November 2020

Cost
690€ (payable in December 2020 by wire transfer)

Programme itinerary
Please find a sample schedule here.

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 one-on-one small group experiences with companies.

Students will be split into groups to work on targeted topics and company experiences. At the end of each week, students will come together and present what they learned to the group.

They will also present on topics assigned by the EWI guest lecturers at the end of week 2.

Grading
70 % Final group presentation
25 % 1:1 Check-ins
5 % Participation in GoGreen Challenge

Contact hours & ECTS
50 contact hours, 6 ECTS

DBi Germany – Automotive & Mobility (9 – 21 May 2021)

Taking place either as an in-person or digital experience in 2021, the programme will remain in both cases true to its character. We will continue to combine 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.

Nomination period
(for nomination by home university through the WEX portal)
6 – 31 January 2021

Cost
690€ (payable by end of February)