Einstiegspräsentation Bachelorstudiengang International Management
1. Building Competence. Crossing Borders.
Petronella Vervoort – Head of International Education & Training
Renate Grau – Program Director (i.V.) International Management
Welcome to ZHAW SML – BSc International Management
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Petronella Vervoort
Head of Academic Studies and Continuing Education
ZHAW School of Management and Law,
Department of International Business
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2. Universities of Applied Sciences in Switzerland
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ZHAW
The ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in
Switzerland
3 locations (Winterthur, Zurich, Wädenswil)
8 Schools
14 Master’s degree programs
26 Bachelor’s degree programs
11,186 students
2,984 employees
441 CHF million (cost volume)
(Figures from the 2014 Annual Report)
You have made the right choice
3. The ZHAW School of Management and Law
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What we do at the SML
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4. SML: Key Strategic Areas
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Academic teaching and research at the School of Management and Law have an
international focus. We promote the mobility of both students and faculty members and
collaborate extensively in international research and development projects.
Internationalization of Teaching and Research
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Universities
North and Latin America
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Universities
Middle East and Africa
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Universities
Asia-Pacific
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Universities
Europe
Large Network of
Partner Universities
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AACSB: In the top 5% of Business Schools worldwide
In 2015, the SML became the first business school of a
Swiss University of Applied Sciences (UAS) to be
accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB).
a prestigious standard of achievement awarded only to
the most significant business school worldwide
FIBAA: level institution and programs
First UAS to achieve the international FIBAA accreditation
(2012)
Accreditations
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SML: Organizational Structure
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Department of International Business - Structure
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Department of International Business - Structure
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7. Within the Department of International Business (DIB) there is already substantiated
knowledge of cross-border business processes. With the foundation of the International
Management Institute (IMI) the existing competences and resources are being
concentrated and its profile is being sharpened to the stakeholders. The DIB advises
companies on developing internationalization and market entry strategies, on leadership,
and on conflict resolution in a multicultural environment. The department has four regional
competence centers:
– Center for Asia Business
– Center for Middle East & Africa Business
– Center for Business in the Americas
– Center for European Business & Affairs
Department of International Business
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Department of International Business - Structure
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8. 15
Program Management BSc International Management
Program Director
HS 2015 (Fall Semester): ad interim
Dr. Renate Grau
Office SW 119
grre@zhaw.ch
Operations Manager
(starting Oct. 1)
Elisabetta Grünenfelder
Office SW 119
FS 2016 (Spring Semester)
Dr. Anna Nikoulina
(until Sept. 30)
Hanka Heimpold
Office SW 119
heha@zhaw.ch
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Dr. Renate Grau
Program Director (i.V.) BSc International Management
ZHAW School of Management and Law,
Department of International Business
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The BSc International Management – 1st Semester
approx. 100 students, 2 classes IM15a and IM15b
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pull-approach!
- Campus: map
- Intro program: today and tomorrow
- Buddies: senior IM students
- Website: 24/7
- SML Offices: office hours
Information for new students: WHERE, HOW, WHAT…?
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10. Campus: Several building spread across Winterthur
Buildings and Addresses
SC Stadthausstrasse 14, 8400 Winterthur
SG Gertrudstrasse 15, 8400 Winterthur
SI Theaterstrasse 15b, 8400 Winterthur
SV Bahnhofplatz 12, 8400 Winterthur
SW St.-Georgen-Platz 2, 8400 Winterthur
LN Technoparkstrasse 2, 8406 Winterthur
MB Turbinenstrasse 2, 8400 Winterthur
MY Lagerplatz 21, 8400 Winterthur
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Introduction Program:
Lots of information, a workshop and a contest
• Introduction to IT (Thur)
• Meet your buddy (Thur)
Update: Class A: SW102, B: SW101
• Pick up Campus Card & documents
(Fri)
• Workshop special event (Fri)
• Introduction to Library (Fri)
• IT-support, clubs, career services and
more…
Please refer to your schedules: be aware: different schedules for class IM15a und IM15b
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• Timo Obrecht, obrectim@students.zhaw.ch (IM15A)
• Jessica Grosser, grossjes@students.zhaw.ch (IM15B)
Intranet
SML-website
Student Services
Comprehensive support and counseling available in German and English
General questions and information
Regulations
Requests and notifications
Program Management
Questions for which you can not find answers on the intranet or bachelor’s office
Approval of Learning Agreements
International Office
Study abroad
Where do I get information?
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https://www.zhaw.ch/en/sml/study/bachelor/information-for-new-
students/?pk_campaign=shortlink&pk_kwd=www.zhaw.ch%2Fsml%2Fstartklar%2F&cHas
h=e48e5eb130bd74ffa3196e104fe6d898
SML website: Information for New Students
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https://intra.zhaw.ch/departemente/school-of-management-and-law/studierende/bachelor-
english/current-semester.html
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SML website: General Information for Students
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13. 1. Direct contact with Student Services BSc
Office in St. Georgen Building (Ground Floor)
Phone 058 934 68 68
E-mail info-bachelor.sml@zhaw.ch
Semester opening hrs:
Mon – Thu: 07:45 – 12:00pm; 14:00 – 18:00pm
Fri: 07:45 – 12:00pm
Semester break opening hrs:
Mon – Thu: 08:00 – 12:00pm; 14.00 – 16.30pm
Fri: 08:00 – 12.00pm
2. Program Management
Office in St. Georgen Building (1st Floor), room SW 119
Office Hours: Tuesday, 16:00 – 17:00
Thursday, 16:00 – 17:00 (esp. for 1st semester students)
Offices: contact details
1. Schedule and deadlines are final – there are no extensions!
2. ZHAW E-Mail is the official communications channel
make sure that there is enough space to receive E-Mails
3. Make yourself familiar with the Study- and Examination
Regulations
A few important points
14. Student Life: studying, and also …
sports, culture, social events etc.
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Save the date:
First Week of the Semester, Friday 18 September 2015
(afternoon/early evening)
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Workshop: Tomorrow (Friday), 10.00-11.30 am
15. • Degree Program Challenge (Studiengang-Challenge)
• 2 October (alternative date 9 October)
• Deutweg Winterthur (10am – 4.30pm for active part with
BBQ over lunch as well as award ceremony and informal
drink afterwards)
• Choice: Beachsoccer / Basketball / Beachvolley
• 1st Round in the morning / 2nd Round in the afternoon
• For more info: Pat Fischli, fchp@zhaw.ch
• Registration details (see following slide)
Important Info
16. • Sign up on your DEGREE PROGRAM POSTER OUTSIDE –
1 TEAM ONLY, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, Deadline 11
September 2015
• ONLY CONDITION: 1st Round (Vorrunde) and 2nd Round
(Rückrunde) you need to chose another sport
• Sign up as follows: First Name, Surname + Email address
and put your name on the lines provided
• Female Participants very welcome
• Only condition is enjoying the challenge against another
degree program!!!
Registration Details
Welcome…
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…enjoy your
studies at the
ZHAW SML!