In February 2020, students from Australia came to Lingen for the first time to immerse themselves in the worlds of international business for a fortnight together with local students. After the Corona pandemic, this event could be resumed in February 2023, so that the International Winter School in cooperation with the partner university Monash University from Melbourne, Australia, will also take place at Lingen campus in 2024. Students can look forward to an intensive and interesting short-term programme with a focus on sustainable business.

As part of the Winter School Lingen 2024, 20 students from Monash University in Australia and 15 students from Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences in Germany will have the opportunity to work together intensively on management and sustainability issues for a two-week period to promote their understanding of the international business world and its impact. The focus is on sustainable, responsible and ethical business practices. Set in a post-pandemic context, the block week allows students to explore a wide range of business, social, cultural, legal and political issues that can impact the strategy and sustainable operations of global companies.

Through traditional lectures, innovative case studies, literature study, films, and visits to and from industry and public sector partners, challenges that need to be addressed in a global context are identified. This also includes an analysis of current events. Cultural activities also play an essential integrating role in the Winter School, students experience two educational weeks and make new international friends in the meantime .

The Winter School is jointly organised by the Faculty of Management, Culture and Technology at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and Monash University Business School, Melbourne.

- Participants: Students of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (15 places) and Monash University Melbourne (20 places), 35 students in total.
- Study programmes: Business Administration and Management, Business Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, but also open to other study programmes
- Period: 3 February 2024- 15 February 2024
- Venues: Basis: Lingen Campus, Joint excursion to Berlin (Saturday to Tuesday at the start of the programme, travel to Berlin will be organised by everyone themselves)
- Joint excursions to companies and institutions in Lingen and the region
- Credit points: up to 5 ECTS, e.g. as credit for two block weeks, in consultation with the dean of studies/students' secretariat
- Language: English, Language level: The main thing is that you have the courage and desire to speak English!
- Own contribution: 150,00 €*
(*Price deviations of +/- 10% are reserved)

There are 15 places available for students of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences to participate in the Winter School 2023 in Lingen. The student contribution for participation in the Winter School is 150,00 €*. (*Price deviations of +/- 10% are reserved).

Why you should apply

• You are enthusiastic
• You are open to other cultures and views
• You are ready for two intensive educational weeks in the manner of a business school
•  Innovative-different perspectives on economic contexts
•  Reduce your exam load during the semester
•  International experience "at home"
•  Visits to outstanding companies and institutions
•  Attractive joint social programme with fellow students from Melbourne

Registration

• Interested students of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences should apply by email to winterschool.lingen@hs-osnabrueck.de. Please submit an informal letter of motivation, preferably in English (maximum 2 pages), a CV and an overview of your grades. With a suitable application, the first come - first serve principle applies.