Human Resources Summer School

University of Konstanz University of Konstanz Archive Bachelor's On Campus Konstanz

Develop new consulting skills at the picturesque University of Konstanz, Germany, from 24-28 June. Delve into client interaction, organisational diagnosis, and actionable solutions with industry experts. There are limited spots available. Please apply by 21 May.

Internal Consulting Skills covers the knowledge and skills necessary to interact effectively with a client, diagnose an organisational problem and sell a solution (action plan) that will have a measurable business impact. The focus is on the actions necessary to help execute company strategy and improve the effectiveness of the organisation while developing positive relations with clients. The participant’s Social Styles will be assessed to provide students with a framework to better understand how they relate to others and learn to adapt to different types of clients.

The Human Resources Summer School is taught in-person at the University of Konstanz in Germany by Professor McCune and three Konstanz lecturers, Ann-Sophie Lauterbach, Adrian Bidlingmaier and Dr. Sebastian Tillmann. Participants will receive 7 ECTS upon completion of the Summer School.

The Summer School is targeted at MA level students from the social sciences, ideally with a focus on public administration or management.

Course Structure

Day 1: 24 June
9:00-12:00 CEST: Class
12:00-13:30 CEST: Reception lunch (Konstanz welcome speaker)
Afternoon: City tour

Day 2: 25 June
9:00-12:00 CEST: Class
12:00-13:00 CEST: Lunch
13:00-14:30 CEST: Konstanz faculty presentation

Day 3: 26 June
9:00-12:00 CEST: Class
12:00-13:00 CEST: Lunch
13:00-16:00 CEST: Company visit (case study): Airbus, Immenstaad, Germany. Airbus Group is one of the largest manufacturers of aeroplanes in the world. You will meet with the HR team, tour the factory and be presented with a business case.

Day 4: 27 June
9:00-12:00 CEST: Class
12:00-13:00 CEST: Lunch
13:00-14:30 CEST: Konstanz faculty presentation night event

Day 5: 28 June
9:00-16:00 CEST: Company visit (case study): B. Braun Medical, Tuttlingen, Germany. B. Braun is a German medical and pharmaceutical device company, which currently has more than 63,000 employees globally, and offices and production facilities in more than 60 countries.
18:00-20:00 CEST: Farewell dinner

Application process

Candidates are asked to apply via email by 21 May 2024. Please send an email to the two following addresses and include a motivation letter no longer than one page, your CV and a transcript of records to: master.polver[at]uni-konstanz.de and euniwell[at]uni-konstanz.de.

Note: This is a small class, openings are limited and preference will be given to early submissions.

Further information

There will be a total of 15 participants, five from Rutgers University, five from the University of Konstanz and five from students coming from other EUniWell member universities.

There is no participation fee. The programme costs (excursions, lunch at the university and farewell dinner) are covered by the organising universities.

Students have to look individually for an accommodation in Constance and make their own travel arrangements. There is a possibility to get a EUniWell travel grant from the students’ home university. For more information about possible funding please get in touch with your contact person at your home university.

After completion of the course, students will receive a participation certificate that confirms the amount of ECTS and the grade.

Contact

Werner Palz
University of Konstanz
Coordinator International Exchange and MA Programmes
Department of Politics and Public Administration
P.O. Box: 82 - Room: D 350
D-78457 Konstanz

Tel. (+49) (0)7531 88-4274
Fax. (+49) (0)7531 88-4483
master.polver[at]uni-konstanz.de
www.polver.uni-konstanz.de

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