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Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Presentatie titel. Rotterdam, 00 januari 2007. Annemarie Peters November 2012. Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Erasmus partner of HTW Berlin. Facts & Figures 30,000 students 2,250 staff members 75 different study programmes

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  1. Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Presentatie titel Rotterdam, 00 januari 2007 Annemarie Peters November 2012

  2. Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Erasmus partner of HTW Berlin • Facts & Figures • 30,000 students • 2,250 staff members • 75 different study programmes • good modern ICT facilities • In the heart of the Rotterdam Port Industrial Complex • Near the city centre • Good public transport connections

  3. Exchange programme International Management and Consultancy 30 ects English semester for Dutch students and exchange students NO STUDY DELAY FOR HTW STUDENTS

  4. Our location Museum Park

  5. Why International Management and Consultancy? • Project oriented learning: assignments from real companies • Theory put into practice • Training of research skills • Training of consultancy and management skills

  6. Project oriented learning Students analyse and solve problems of real companies Students work in multi-discilinary international project groups (students from different courses and with different nationalities): different perspectives Student have the role of consultants and learn how to present their advice to real companies

  7. A moment of relaxation during project work, eating Dutch “stroopwafels”

  8. Focus on management and consultancy skills • Training sessions (in small groups) • Project work • Development of personal portfolio

  9. Complete semester in English • Learning by doing principle • Your English does not have to be perfect at the start of the course • By speaking, reading and writing English you will learn fast • English language support is available (a lecturer of English is avaible for feedback on your English) • Most exchange students cope well and learn fast

  10. Rotterdam Educational Model: three ingredients • Knowledge driven learning: lectures, theory • Practice driven learning: project work • Student driven learning: students develop their personal portfolio and reflect on their personal competencies

  11. Personal Portfolio • Personal portfolio: document in which you describe the development of your management and consultancy skills on the basis of a checklist • This portfolio will be presented to your university coaches at the end of your semester in Rotterdam

  12. Main themes of the course • Strategy and Consultancy (learning how to give strategic advice) • Management of Services (learning how to make a services concept for a company, giving the company advice on how to develop product-services combinations that result in more profit, more customer and more employee satisfaction) • Change Management: the step from advice to implementation of advice, “making things happen”

  13. Experiences from a Berlin student in Rotterdam, Jannis Reich (second left)

  14. Experience of Jannis Reich • “Before I came to Rotterdam, I learned the theory. In the last three months I finally got the chance to use my knowledge in real projects for real companies.” • “The whole course is focused on learning by doing. It´s a completely new experience and totally worth it.”

  15. Jannis Reich continued • “Of course Rotterdam is smaller than Berlin, but don´t worry too much, I can promise there is more than enough to do (thanks to ESN: Erasmus Student Network, organises parties and excursions)” • “I would recommend this minor to everyone who is interested in consulting and wants to gain the necessary skills”

  16. Buddy programme • You will be linked to a Dutch student before you come to Rotterdam (your buddy) • Your buddy will meet with you at Rotterdam central station • Introduction day with buddies • Your buddy will help you with practical matters • Together with other Dutch buddies and exchange students: social activities and excursions to Amsterdam, the Hague and Delft

  17. Practical Matters • Deadline application forms: should be at the international office in Berlin before ? December. Check with your international office! • Erasmus scholarship: around 130€ p.m last year. (check with your International Office!) • Student Housing: between 350 and 400 € p.m last year (subject to change). • You can make use of student housing or find private accommodation in Rotterdam

  18. Rotterdam World Port City Modern architecture, the cube houses, the old harbour, Delfshaven with windmill and canals City of festivals • . • Parks, shopping areas and festivals

  19. Rotterdam • Close to other attractions in the Netherlands (and Belgium) • Amsterdam (1 hour) • Delft and The Hague (20 minutes) • Antwerp (1 hour) • Nightlife • Clubs • Lots of bars in different areas

  20. Port of Rotterdam • Port of Rotterdam • Biggest port in Europe (length of 40 km) • Annual throughput of 430 million tons of goods • 10,500 hectares and expanding • Multimodal HUB (road, train, sea, inland waterways and air) • One of the largest industrial clusters in Europe: interesting companies for students from different disciplines (Business Engineering, ICT, Facility Management, Business Studies)

  21. Port of Rotterdam

  22. Port of Rotterdam

  23. You are very welcome in Rotterdam! • If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact: • Drs. Annemarie Peters, coordinator exchange programme • a.m.peters@hr.nl • 0031(0)107945379 • http://www.hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/international-students/exchange-programmes/international-management-consultancy

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