Courses for exchange students

• Civil Engineering 10 ECTS | 2nd year, focus on steel construction
• Design studio 10 ECTS | 2nd year, residential building project
• Urban planning 2 ECTS
• Electives

• Civil Engineering 10 ECTS | 2nd year, focus on timber construction
• Design studio 10 ECTS | 2nd year, various topics
• Design studio 10 ECTS | 3rd year, various topics
• Excursion (one week)
• Compulsory elective courses 2 ECTS

The focus of this module is on teaching the basics of information processing in finance, accounting and controlling. This includes the management of master data and the generation of process data as well as the integration between the individual functional areas. The exercises take place in a model company based on the world’s leading ERP software S4H from SAP.

The focus of this module is on teaching the basics of information processing in materials management, procurement and sales. This includes the management of master data and the generation of process data as well as integration into accounting and controlling. The exercises take place in a model company based on the world’s leading ERP software S4H from SAP.

The focus of this module is to teach participants how to use information technology to organize business processes in an organization. In addition, participants acquire knowledge of the interface between information systems and business management. They will be able to develop approaches for the implementation of IT systems taking into account business needs and analyze, evaluate and implement basic concepts and requirements in terms of business-IT alignment.

Part I “Project management”

Definition and negotiation of practice-oriented goals/agreements; development of realistic schedules and setting of milestones; transfer and design of adequate project budgets; progress monitoring and control of budget/quality in the course of the project; management of communication in an interdisciplinary area; risk management and development of emergency plans; practical exercises are carried out in an integrative project management software based on SAP ERP.

Part II “Business simulation”

Learning essential business value standards, methods and tools for implementing value-oriented corporate management in practice. Application of what has been learned using a business game (cases, case studies, corporate planning, etc.). Summary of strategic management; summary of the most important methods of value-oriented corporate management (shareholder value, EVA, DCF, CFROI, etc.) and elements of economic value added (WACC, NOPAT, EBIT, etc.). Implementation of the theoretical model in practice (benchmark, value drivers, combination with planning processes, incentive systems, remuneration systems, etc., process organization); practical implementation of what has been learned through an interactive, PC-based company.

The module deals with current trends in the areas of future banking, disruption, digital transformation and innovative financing. Using selected practical examples, the module explores the question of which innovative business models FinTechs are using on the market, whether they have the potential or are even designed to creatively destroy traditional financial service providers, or whether a complementary approach is being pursued.

The module deals with current trends in the areas of future banking, disruption, digital transformation and innovative financing. Using selected practical examples, the module explores the question of which innovative business models FinTechs are using on the market, whether they have the potential or are even designed to creatively destroy traditional financial service providers, or whether a complementary approach is being pursued.

The focus is on machine learning methods that have been applied in many areas in recent years. An intuitive introduction to the most important concepts, methods and models is given, and learning from data is positioned as an alternative to the traditional approach based on the design of algorithms by humans. Questions such as: “What is ‘machine learning’?”, “How does an automatic credit check work?” or “What ethical problems can arise from the application of these techniques?” are answered.

The module is carried out in the form of a project in cooperation with a local company. The participants are divided into groups with a maximum of six students. A task from the field of business intelligence and controlling is presented and described to the team by the selected company. The students must work on this task independently as a team within one semester and complete it in the form of a presentation and a project report. The project is managed by the lecturer in a milestone-oriented manner. The students have to create a work structure, define a schedule and assign the work packages to the individual students. They must use special IT tools to solve these project management tasks. The students must complete the previously defined work packages by the respective milestones and prepare a report on the targeted requirements. The milestone results are collected in the form of Joure Fixes and documented as minutes. The project topics are based on current issues in local companies and vary from semester to semester. The topics are presented and explained to the students at the beginning of the seminar.

The aim of the seminar is to introduce students to independent, scientific work and the preparation of the final thesis. The seminar teaches the following skills in the field of business informatics: independent assessment of new developments in information technology and their opportunities and risks for business
Identification of success factors for a meaningful integration of information technology in the company
Meeting business requirements through information technology in individual cases
Elaboration of a position and argumentative justification of one’s own opinion
Ability to record facts and own opinions in writing and present them freely in a presentation.
The topics of the seminar are based on current developments in business informatics and administration and vary from semester to semester and can be put together individually to facilitate recognition at the home university. The topics are presented and explained to the students at the beginning of the seminar. Students select a topic and work on it according to the following structure: Exposé
Presentation
Written seminar paper

In the “Fundamentals of Strategic Management” course, students acquire basic knowledge of the most important aspects of strategic management. The course can be attended without any prerequisites, although attending an introductory course in general management may be helpful. The course covers basic aspects of strategic management such as the most important terms, the strategic management process and the business environment in which strategic management takes place. The following chapters then cover strategic analysis, followed by strategy formulation and strategy implementation.

see below for interdisciplinary courses and language courses

see below for interdisciplinary courses and language courses

see below for interdisciplinary courses and language courses

Understanding of the necessity of mathematical methods for solving problems in physics. Ability to apply standard mathematical operations to typical problems in physics, in particular integral transformations, differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations. Recognize the limits of standard operations and understand the development of advanced mathematical methods beyond standard operations.

• Knowledge of the physical properties of solids. Understanding of their technological applications
• Understanding the methods for measuring the basic physical properties of solids
• Basic knowledge of the quantum physical description of solids

• Knowledge of quantum physics concepts and their application to simple systems
• Ability to carry out basic experiments in atomic and nuclear physics
• Knowledge of atomic structure and basic understanding of atomic and molecular spectra
• Understanding the structure of nuclei, radioactive decay and simple nuclear reactions, including their technical applications
• Introduction to molecular physics

Students are enabled to understand the basic facts of materials science. In addition, they are explained thematic keywords, the knowledge of which enables them to recognize and describe fundamental relationships.
Contents: Introduction to the science of metallic materials, with particular emphasis on the dependence of material properties on processing methods. Development and interpretation of phase diagrams. Introduction to the technology of plastics, ceramics, special and composite materials. Introduction to material testing methods and standards.

Knowledge and basic understanding of measurement principles, hardware (e.g. amplifier circuits, ADC types, interfaces) and measurement methods (e.g. sampling, windowing). Ability to create measurement software using the graphical programming language LabVIEW. Ability to independently solve measurement tasks (selection of hardware, programming, data analysis)

Goals

Most participants have studied English at school for years, but are still unsure when asked to speak. One aim of the course is therefore to overcome their inhibitions so that communication in English becomes more natural. However, you will practise and improve a variety of language skills:

• Listening: Understanding spoken English in real-life situations, developing listening strategies
• Speaking: speaking more freely, improving existing skills
• Reading: Comprehension of authentic texts covering a wide range of topics, improving reading skills and strategies (which are also applicable in your native language)
• Writing: Writing formal and informal texts (letters, articles, reports, etc.)

In Modules 1 and 2 we work on the basics of language learning, including vocabulary and grammar development. In the associated one-week intensive course Preparation for the Cambridge “B2 First” Examination, we focus on practicing for the Cambridge English “B2 First” exam, NOT on vocabulary or grammar.

Goals

You already feel confident in using English and are interested in improving your academic English language skills. This course offers you the opportunity to do just that and prepare for the Cambridge English “C1 Advanced” exam, which you may need for your postgraduate studies or to study abroad. The language input consists mainly of:

• Speaking: Pair work
• Writing techniques for formal and informal texts
• Training of listening strategies
• lexical development in academic subject areas
• Reading exercises
• a clear syllabus with advanced grammar topics

In Module 1 and Module 2 we work on the basics of language learning, including vocabulary development and grammar skills. In the associated intensive week-long course Preparation for the Cambridge “C1 Advanced” Examination, we focus on practicing for the Cambridge English “C1 Advanced” exam, NOT on vocabulary or grammar.

Overview

This course is the second of two General English courses: Module 1 in the winter semester and Module 2 in the summer semester. These two courses, together with the one-week intensive course Preparation for the Cambridge “First” Examination, will prepare you for the Cambridge English “First (FCE)” exam if you choose to take it. You can find information about the Cambridge English exams here.
Scroll down to the First or Advanced exam.

Goals

Most participants have studied English at school for years, but are still insecure when they have to speak. One of the aims of the course is therefore to overcome inhibitions so that communication in English becomes more natural. You will practise and improve a variety of language skills:

• Listening: Understanding spoken English in real-life situations, developing listening strategies
• Speaking: speaking more freely, improving existing skills
• Reading: Comprehension of authentic texts covering a wide range of topics, improving reading skills and strategies (which are also applicable in your native language)
• Writing: Writing formal and informal texts (letters, articles, reports, etc.)

In Modules 1 and 2 we work on the basics of language learning, including vocabulary development and grammar skills. In the associated one-week intensive course Preparation for the Cambridge “First” Examination, we focus on practicing for the Cambridge English “First (FCE)” exam, NOT on vocabulary or grammar.

Overview

This course is the second of two Advanced General English courses: Module 1 in the winter semester and Module 2 in the summer semester. These two courses, together with the one-week intensive course Preparation for the Cambridge “Advanced” Examination, will prepare you for the Cambridge English “Advanced (CAE)” exam if you choose to take it. You can find information about the Cambridge English exams here.
Scroll down to the First or Advanced exam.

Goals

You already feel confident in using English and are interested in improving your academic English language skills. This course offers you the opportunity to do just that and prepare for the Cambridge English “Advanced (CAE)” exam, which you may need for your postgraduate studies or for a stay abroad. The main part of the language course consists of:

• Speaking: Pair work
• Writing techniques for formal and informal texts
• Training of listening strategies
• lexical development in academic subject areas
• Reading exercises
• a clear syllabus with advanced grammar topics

In Module 1 and Module 2 we work on the basics of language learning, including vocabulary development and grammar skills. In the related intensive week-long course Preparation for the Cambridge “Advanced” Examination, we focus on practicing for the Cambridge English “Advanced (CAE)” exam, NOT on vocabulary or grammar.

Goals

Regardless of your career path, you will most likely be attending meetings or giving presentations in English. This course offers you the opportunity to improve your oral communication skills (listening and speaking) so that you can successfully meet these challenges. We will look at the organization of meetings and presentations and the language you need to use, and you will practice the skills discussed in a relaxed atmosphere. Among other things, we will discuss how to:

• achieve your own goals,
• fulfill the expectations of the audience,
• anticipate and answer difficult questions and
• can deal with cultural diversity.

Contents

You will learn how to lead and successfully participate in different types of meetings, practise questioning techniques and other communication strategies.
You will be systematically guided through the key stages of preparing and delivering presentations, including planning, introducing and closing your presentation and dealing with questions.

Goals

Whatever you want to do in your career, the international language is English. The aim of this course is to prepare you to understand the nature of English academic writing, to recognize cultural differences in academic writing style and to write an academic paper at a publishable level. In addition, we will discuss the problem of academic dishonesty and how to avoid plagiarism. There is no final exam (written exam) for the course, as the work will be assessed through a portfolio that includes the material you will write during the semester.

This modular technical language course is offered specifically for engineering students (1st to 3rd semester) who want to improve their German language skills in the scientific language German after successfully passing a German language examination (e.g. TestDaF, DSH or similar).

Contents are:

• Oral communication in university and internships (presentations, contributions to discussions in seminars and meetings)
• Development of listening and reading strategies (e.g. taking notes of a lecture)
• Technical text production according to scientific standards (literature references, organization, structure)
• Technical and scientific vocabulary and grammar work
• Integrate diagrams, graphics, tables etc. into a text

This modular subject-specific language course is offered specifically for students of economics (1st-3rd semester) who want to improve their German language skills in the academic language German after successfully passing a German language examination (e.g. TestDaF, DSH or similar). Contents are

• Oral communication in university and internships (presentations, contributions to discussions in seminars and meetings)
• Development of listening and reading strategies (e.g. taking notes of a lecture)
• Technical text production according to scientific standards (literature references, organization, structure)
• Technical and scientific vocabulary and grammar work
• Integrate diagrams, graphics, tables etc. into a text

Web design, e-publishing, introduction to medicine, Russian, Swedish, Italian and much more … This is what the Bavarian Virtual University (vhb) offers. All vhb online courses are available to students at Coburg University of Applied Sciences free of charge – even during the practical semester. The vhb is an association of Bavarian universities. The online courses are taught by lecturers from all Bavarian universities and colleges. They also include numerous English-language courses. At open.vhb.org, the vhb also offers open courses at university level that are accessible to everyone, regardless of whether they are studying.