Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University

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1 How to combine theory and corporate experiences: Models, organisation, perspectives (DHBW) Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University

2 AGENDA DHBW: Key Features of Dual Studies: How Does It Work? DHBW Success Factors International Collaboration 2

3 BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY DHBW Heidenheim DHBW Karlsruhe DHBW Lörrach DHBW Mannheim DHBW Mosbach with Campus Bad Mergentheim and Campus Heilbronn DHBW Ravensburg with Campus Friedrichshafen DHBW Stuttgart with Campus Horb DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen approx. 34,000 students (out of total 330,000 students in Baden-Wuerttemberg) 3

4 3 COLLEGES ALLOCATION OF STUDENTS Social work studies 6% Business 62% Engineering 32% 4

5 3 COLLEGES STUDY PROGRAMMES College of Business Business Administration Accounting, Taxation, and Commercial Law Business Information Systems Media Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics.. College of Engineering College of Social Work Studies Social Management Social Work in the Health Care Sector Care and Rehabilitation.. International Business Management.. See leaflet for the complete list. 5

6 KEY FEATURES OF BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY (DHBW) Dual Study Programmes: first university in Germany to integrate academic studies and work experience Partner companies are active members High success rate (90 95%) Short study period of only 3 years Studies in small groups Financial independence Lecturers from research and practice High employability upon graduation (placement rate: 85 95%) 6

7 KEY FEATURES OF BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY (DHBW) (cont d) Integration of students in work teams and conflict resolution Students ability to communicate and cooperate as well as to work under own initiative Organisational structure according to U.S. State University Model Cooperative research Practice-oriented executive master degree programmes 7

8 DUAL STUDIES HOW DOES IT WORK? Theoretical knowledge 6 x 12 weeks of intensive studies at one of the 12 locations and campuses of the DHBW Practical experience 6 x 12 weeks of practical qualification in one of over partner companies or social institutions 8

9 A-Levels Abitur THE PROGRESS OF STUDIES - Bachelor and Master Programmes - T P Practice T Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) Selection Executive process of Bachelor of Master partner Engineering Job Degree companies / (B. Eng.) Programmes Admission Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) Theory P Job 9

10 FACTORS OF SUCCESS Best graduates of the German school system study at DHBW (Empirical study of University of Tuebingen) DHBW graduates are promoted to executive positions earlier than other graduates (IBM study on career opportunities) Within the age bracket of 31- to 40-year old employees DHBW graduates earn on average the highest salaries (IBM study on career opportunities) 10

11 TESTIMONIALS OF PARTNERS AND ALUMNI For STIHL, dual studies have been an essential part of the education of qualified experts and executives for many years. During their study programme, the graduates familiarise themselves with the processes and structures at STIHL and can take over superior functions immediately after finishing their studies. Dr. Michael Prochaska Member of the Executive Board of Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG 11

12 TESTIMONIALS OF PARTNERS AND ALUMNI We are able to recruit highly qualified young professionals that meet our current and future staffing requirements. During their practical training the students add value to the company and develop a commitment for Porsche. The excellent internal network and the profound know-how of business processes allows us to offer our students highly attractive positions when they graduate. Thomas Edig Vice CEO of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG 12

13 DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNER COMPANIES ca partner companies 13

14 DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS ca. 34,000 students

15 DHBW s INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS Finnland (7) Schweden (1) Dänemark (7) Kanada (3) USA (30) Island (1) Portugal (5) Belgien (3) Frankreich (22) Schweiz (4) Spanien (17) Norwegen (1) Niederlande (8) United Kingdom (15) Irland (3) Estland (1) Lettland (3) Russland (9) Litauen (4) Tschechien (2) Polen (8) Weißrussland (1) Ukraine (1) Rumänien (5) Ungarn (5) Georgien (2) Bulgarien (1) China (9) Südkorea (2) Japan (1) Österreich (1) Türkei (8) Mexiko (3) Italien (5) Serbien (3) Ägypten (1) Taiwan (1) Slowenien(2) Costa Rica (1) Slowakei (1) Thailand (2) Kolumbien (5) Ecuador (3) Singapur (1) Indonesien (4) Peru (1) Brasilien (1) Argentinien (1) Südafrika (4) Australien (8) Chile (2) Neuseeland (2) 15

16 OPPORTUNITIES OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Student and Faculty Exchange 2. Study-abroad internship tandem 3. Short-term programmes for students in Baden-Wuerttemberg and abroad 4. Export of the DHBW-model 16