Description

To make students familiar with the interdisciplinary character of challenges in logistics, mobility and sustainability the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, together with Zurich University of Applied Sciences and the Rotterdam Business School developed this International Summer University. University lecturers from Business Studies, from Urban and Architectural Planning as well as from Technology and Computer Science programs contribute to this event, complemented by external experts. A variety of excursions to outstanding sites will give practical insights into different aspects of the topics.

The aim of the program is to enable students to understand the complexity of processes and organisations, to learn about increasing challenges related to logistical problems and to learn about the necessity to check social and managerial decision-making against their social, economical and ecological consequences (sustainability, carbone footprint).

Highlights

Academic Credit
Academic credit is available. By allowing you to gain an European and interdisciplinary knowledge about how the challenges of mobility and sustainabilty can be met. Our intensive 4 week program has been designed by lecturers from three European universities in order to guarantee high academic standards. Not only are our lecturers highly regarded researchers in their fields but have a substantial professional background ensuring the practical focus of the program. Upon successful completion of the program you will receive 6 ECTS (9 ECTS if you also enrol in the german class).Credit transfer is possible.

Excursions (included in the tuition fee)

* Winterthur / Zurich, Switzerland

Lectures on mobility and project management
Visit of the Accomodation Project "2000 W Society"
Field Trip: Car Sharing
Field Trip: Gotthard Tunel

* Rotterdam, Netherlands

Lectures on Sea Transportation and Port Management
Field trip: to the Port of Rotterdam

Field Trips (included in the tuition fee)

* Frankfurt Airport
* House of Logistics and Mobility
* UPS Air Hub (Cologne)
* GLC Daimler
* Port of Rotterdam
* Gotthard Tunnel
* Exploring Sustainable Urban Transportation in Frankfurt
* Deutsche Bank Headquarters

Subject Areas

• Business
• Economics
• Environmental Management
• German
• Urban & Regional Planning

Cost in US$:

2500,- Euro ( ~ 3250 USD)

Program Fees Include:

tuition fee for the academic program, materials & books, housing (single room with private bathroom), Transportation and accommodation costs for the two excursions, cultural & social activities, German language course, health insurance

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

European Summmer University on Logistics, Mobility and Sustainability 's Mission Statement

The aim of the program is to enable students to understand the complexity of processes and organizations, to learn about increasing challenges related to logistical problems and to learn about the necessity to check social and managerial decision-making against their social, economical and ecological consequences (sustainability, carbon footprint).