1. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 1 Studying at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences University of Cologne "Innovation for society - theory and research based solutions for practical problems"

2. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 2 Geographical Facts Cologne is located centrally in Europe in the Western part of Germany at the river Rhine Cologne cathedral

3. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 3 Located in the centre of Cologne Founded in 1388 Largest German university with 49,000 students The 6 faculties of the University of Cologne: Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences Faculty of Arts Faculty of Law Faculty of Medicine (with own hospitals) Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Faculty of Human Sciences The University of Cologne

4. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 4 The Faculty of Management Economics and Social Sciences - History : 1901: School of Commerce founded by local merchants as the first independent, city- financed School of Commerce in Germany 1919: the School of Commerce became the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, when the University of Cologne was re-established by Konrad Adenauer, Mayor and later Chancellor of Germany

5. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 5 Largest in Germany with around 9,000 students Top ranked Faculty : No. 2 for Economics & No. 2 for Management (Wirtschaftswoche 03/2008) survey among 5000 human resource mangers of Germanys major companies about the quality of the graduates The Faculty of Management Economics and Social Sciences - Today:

6. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 6 The Study Programs Bachelor of Science Programs: 3 years Master of Science Programs: 2 years - B.Sc. Management - B.Sc. Management of InformationSystems - B.Sc. Economics- B.Sc. Health Economics - B.Sc. Social Sciences - M.Sc. in Business Administration - M.Sc. in Sociology and Empirical Social Research - M.Sc. in Economics - M.Sc. in Political Sciences - M.Sc. in Health Economics - M.Sc. in Business and Economics Education - M.Sc. In Medical Economics - M.Sc. in Information Systems

7. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 7 The Facultys Departments - Banking Business - Leasing - Finance - Corporate Finance - Risk Management and Insurance - Supply Chain Management and Production - Business Policy and Logistic - Supply Chain Management and Management Science - Marketing and Market Research - Retailing and Customer Management Retail Research - Marketing und Brand Management - Management in Health Care - Corporate Development and Organization - Personnel Economics and Human Resource Management - Media Management - Management Accounting - Taxation - Financial Accounting and Auditing - Information Systems, System Development - Information Systems and Operations Research - Information Systems, Information Management - Co-operative Science - Public Economics - Political Economy - Economic Policy - Economic and Social Statistics - Economic and Social History - Social Policy - Political Science - Sociology - Empirical Social and Economic Research - Economic and Social Geography In addition to the departments and chairs, the Faculty has an enormous variety of associated research institutes.

8. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 8 Institutional Network Memberships CEMS: The Faculty is one of the founders of the Community of European Management Schools with a network of 17 of the most renowned European Management Schools, 4 Non-European academic institutions and almost 50 of the worlds leading multinationals (CEMS) together offering the CEMS Pan- European Masters in International Management (MIM) EDAMBA: member of the international Ph.D. program EDAMBA EFMD: is an international membership organization which provides a unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development. PIM:The PIM Network (Partnership in International Management) is a consortium of leading international business schools

9. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 9 Corporate Relations have been an essential charateristic throughout the Facultys existence: Academic tradition: Theory and research based solutions for practical problems " Company involvement in research projects Business Projects – consultancy like, academically supervised projects carried out by international student teams International congresses (e.g. the biannual congress World Business Dialogue), fairs, career service Seminars: Skill seminars, Company presentations, management courses taught by managers of local and international companies, Work shops, Case Studies Corporate Relations

10. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 10 The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences runs its own International Relations Center (ZIB) which is responsible for internationalization development and organization High quality approach towards internationalization activities high quality partnerships worldwide international study programs innovative forms of faculty cooperation international corporate network memberships in cooperative networks Internationalization

11. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 11 Study offer for foreign guest students One or two semesters in German language Students can choose from the Facultys broad course offer One or two semesters in English language "IBP- International Business and Politics" Program – Bachelor level with special course offer 1. BACHELOR level - exchange opportunities

12. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 12 2. MASTER level - exchange opportunities One or two semesters in German language Students can choose from the Facultys broad course offer One or two semesters in English language IBP- International Business and Politics" Program – Master level with special course offer CEMS exchange term For students of CEMS the Masters in International Management from other CEMS universities Study offer for foreign guest students

13. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 13 Business Projects in German or in English language academically supervised consulting projects carried out by international student teams for locally- based companies Seminars on scientific work, skill seminars Study offer for foreign guest students Plus Pre-semester German language course free of charge for exchange students

14. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 14 Study offer for foreign guest students 3. Summer school: CISP-Cologne Intensive Study Program in European Management Exclusively for MBA students from partner universities 4 weeks non-commercial blocked program in June: Four courses - e.g. The Euro and European Money Policies, Marketing Strategy Simulation, Project Management, Business Project Plus company presentations, social activities, excursions

15. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 15 Study offer for foreign guest students 4. DOCTORAL STUDENTS – exchange stay Individually arranged research stays Support in finding a supervisor Pre-arrival support and daily advice service Newly established Graduate School (CGS) integrated PhD program of the Faculty provides the infrastructure for international doctoral exchange.

16. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 16 Our service for exchange students In cooperation with the PIM and CEMS Student and Alumni Club Sport events, parties, excursions and cultural events The International Relations Center (ZIB) offers: Daily advice service and support with administrational formalities Welcome Week: orientation and information days Buddy system Accommodation search: students will be offered housing in student residences, shared apartments or private accommodations

17. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 17 Study offer for foreign students Degree awarding studies – special offers Double Master Program in Business Administration: One with the Helsinki School of Economics One with the Louvain School of Management 4 semesters (including Master thesis) One year in Cologne, one year at partner university Regular MSc. degrees of both universities CEMS Masters in International Management One-year joint degree program, delivered in conjunction with a Cologne Master's degree Application open for bachelor graduates in management

18. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 18 Huge University Library with a total of 2.8 million books, specialising in Management Computer facilities and a wide range software courses available Wireless Internet access on campus Sport facilities with broad offer of sports courses University student residences run by the associated Student Care Company Dining halls offering breakfast, lunch, dinner at reasonable prices Resources for Students

19. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 19 Cologne: Business and Trade City European headquarters of Ford German headquarters of Axa and Sara Lee Cologne Airport is the European hub of UPS and the German hub of DHL - and of several low-cost airlines connecting to many destinations in Europe Fourth largest trade fair in the world (KoelnMesse) with 2 million visitors p.a. Cologne is the centre of the German media and communications industry Neighbour to the largest industrial area in Germany, the Ruhr Valley

20. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 20 Cologne in Brief Located at the Rhine River close to the middle Rhine valley (UNESCO world heritage) Cosmopolitan city: 1 million inhabitants 20% foreigners, multicultural music and arts center Historic sites and cultural life: Archeology: Romans founded Cologne ("Colonia") Kölner Dom - huge gothic cathedral, medieval part of town Philharmonic Concert Hall, Opera, theatres 12 romanic churches, museums, botanic gardens, carnival.... Photos: www.uni-koeln.de; Joerg1975,, quantz http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0//

21. Zentrum für International Beziehungen Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät 21 www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/zib (International Relations Center, Zentrum für internationale Beziehungen) Thank you very much for your attention!