Karlshochschule International University
The Karlshochschule International University is a state approved private owned University of Applied Sciences and Nonprofit organization in the City of Karlsruhe, Germany. It focuses on international markets and intercultural collaboration in Business. Since 2009, Karlshochschule is owned by a non-commercial foundation and the Karlsruhe Chamber of Industry and Commerce (6%).
Type | Fachhochschule |
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Established | 2004 |
President | Prof. Dr. Michael Zerr |
Vice-president | Prof. Dr. Ella Roininen |
Academic staff | 20 |
Students | 601 |
Address | Karlstrasse 36-38, D-76133 Karlsruhe , , , |
Campus | Urban |
Website | www.karlshochschule.de |
History
In 1903, the Merkur Akademie (M.A.I.) was founded. In 1992 the first Bachelor Programs were started. In 2004 "Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule - University of Applied Sciences" was founded and state approved, starting the first programs in 2005. On 27 May 2009 “Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule” was renamed to Karlshochschule International University.
Programs
In 2009 programs were accredited by FIBAA.
International Business
- Bachelor of Arts
- English
- 3 years
- 180 ECTS
- With focus on either Marketing, Responsible Business or Intercultural Management
Management
- Bachelor of Arts
- 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English - or fully taught in English
- 3 years
- 180 ECTS
- Students can choose between two specializations out of Marketing, Event, Tourism, Arts and Entertainment and Media Communication
International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts
- English
- 3 years
- 180 ECTS
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Bachelor of Arts
- English
- 3 years
- 180 ECTS
Citizenship & Civic Engagement
- Bachelor of Arts
- English
- 3 years
- 180 ECTS
Master Program Management
- Master of Arts
- Consecutive full-time program
- English
- 2 years
- 120 ECTS
Partner Universities (Excerpt)
Australia:
- Macquarie University, International College of Management Sydney, ICMS, Sydney, Australia
Belgium:
- Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen
- Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, Kortrijk
- Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen
- Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven
Hong Kong:
China:
- Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, Shanghai, China
Finnland:
- Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences, Kokkola
France:
- Groupe Ecole Supérieure de Commerce, Troyes
- BTS der Lycée Tézenas du Montcel, St. Etienne (nur Incoming)
Georgia:
- Geisteswissenschaftlich-Technisches Institut (Tiflis)
Canada:
- Vancouver Island University, Vancouver Island, Canada
New Zealand:
- Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, Neuseeland
Russia:
- Nicht staatliche Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung, Taganrog, Russia
Spain:
- Universidad de A Coruña, La Coruña
- Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca
- Universitat de Valencia, Valencia
Taiwan:
- National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
Turkey:
UK:
- University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
- University of Lincoln, Lincoln
- University of Sunderland, New College Durham, Durham, UK
Mexico:
- Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
USA:
- California School of International Management, San Diego
- Hawaiian Pacific University, Honolulu
Faculty
Name | Courses | From |
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Michael Zerr | Professor of Theory of Science and Interpretive Management | WS 07/08 |
Andreas P. Müller | Professor of Intercultural Communication and Intercultural Management | WS 06/07 |
Stephan Sonnenburg | Professor of Creativity and Performative Management, Head of Master Program Management, Dean of Faculty “Management & Performance” | WS 08/09 |
Wendelin Küpers | Professor of Leadership and Organisational Studies | WS 13/14 |
Björn Bohnenkamp | Professor of Marketing, Branding and Consumer Culture, Head of International Media Management | SS 14 |
Francisco Javier Montiel Alafont | Professor of Intercultural Business Communication, Head of Intercultural Management and Communication | SS 12 |
Dirk Nicolas Wagner | Professor of Strategic Management, Head of Degree Program International Business, Dean of Faculty "Business Economics & Management" | WS 13/14 |
Desmond Wee | Professor of Tourism Sciences and Spatial Theories, Head of Degree Program International Tourism Management | WS 12/13 |
André Reichel | Professor of Critical Management and Sustainable Development, Head of Degree Program International Sustainability Management | WS 14/15 |
Martin Zierold | Professor of Arts Management and Cultural Studies, Head of Degree Program International Arts and Cultural Management | WS 13/14 |
Henk van Elst | Professor of Applied Mathematics and Methods of Scientific Research | WS 05/06 |