About Karlshochschule

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University

• Officially recognized by the Wissenschaftsministerium (Ministry of Science) Baden-Württemberg
• All degree programs (12 BA, one MA) are accredited by the FIBAA
• FIBAA Premium-seal for all Management Bachelor Programs
• System accreditation by the FIBAA
• 10 professors, 4 honorary professors, approx. 80 lecturers
• Approx. 650 students

Our Teaching

• Is shaped by an interest in knowledge of economic and entrepreneurial activity
• Is in pursuit of an interpretative approach to economics
• Qualifies students to take on management and leadership functions in business and society, imparting cognitive-theoretical knowledge ("rules"), disposable knowledge ("tools") and orientation knowledge (knowledge of ethically justified purposes and goals)
• Is designed for a quick and sure way to career entry
• Is intercultural:
  • English as the language of instruction, starting from the 3rd semester at the latest
  • compulsory learning of a second and optional third foreign language
  • languages offered: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish
  • recommended semester abroad at one of the numerous partner universities worldwide
  • Modules with intercultural references from the 1st semester onwards to prepare students for the international job market.

The Bachelor Programs

• Social Psychology: Organization, Management, Counseling (Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Bernadette Loacker)
• International Business (Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Dr. Björn Bohnenkamp)
  • Specialization in Marketing
  • Specialization in Responsible Business
  • Specialization in Intercultural Management
• Management (Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Dr. Björn Bohnenkamp)
  • Specialization in Marketing
  • Specialization in Event
  • Specialization in Arts and Entertainment
  • Spezialization in Media Communications
• International Relations (Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Anthony Teitler)
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Anthony Teitler)
• Citizenship and Civic Engagement (Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Anthony Teitler)
• Globalization, Governance and Law (Head of Program: Prof. Dr. Anthony Teitler)
• Tuition fees: 690 € per month

The Master's Program Master in Management

• English-language Master's program
• Composed of modules of General & Transformative Management, Personal Skills and a selection of two out of seven specializations:
  • Brand & Stories
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Cultural Change & Society
  • Human Resources & Diversity
  • Digital Media
  • Sustainability
  • Globalization, Governance & Trade
• Tuition fees: 690 € per month

The Master's Program Master in Social TransFormation - Politics, Philosophy & Economics

• English-language master's program
• The main (mandatory) modules are like a backbone, complemented by two of the following seven holistic specializations, which are elective modules partially related to the master's program:
  • Brand & Stories
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Cultural Change & Society
  • Human Resources & Diversity
  • Digital Media
  • Sustainability
  • Globalization, Governance & Trade
• Tuition fees: 690 € per month

The Students

• Organized by the elected student representatives (StuV)
• Realization of numerous student projects, such as:
  • KarlsBeratung (student consultants)
  • Karlstainable (student sustainability initiative)
  • Something (talent show)
  • KarlsKonzerte

Preparation for Career Entry

• Compulsory internship
• Two compulsory business projects: Design and implementation of specific measures for a company in a team under the supervision of mentors from the business world.
• Opportunity for practical collaboration with companies for the bachelor thesis