Together with its partners in the ENGAGE.EU alliance (LUISS University, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Tilburg University, Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, University of National and World Economy, WU Vienna), University of Mannheim is participating in the creation of a joint ENGAGE.EU University Campus to offer a range of virtual mobility study opportunities.
Since fall 2020, students from above mentioned partner universities can apply for a range of online courses offered by University of Mannheim within the framework of the ENGAGE.EU Online Exchange Initiative (OEI).
As of fall 2022, ENGAGE.EU universities offer ENGAGE Modules, usually consisting of three online courses in two consecutive semesters. The University of Mannheim will offer two ENGAGE.EU Modules, one at Bachelor's level, one on Master's level.
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Since fall 2020, students from above mentioned partner universities can apply for a range of online courses offered by University of Mannheim within the framework of the ENGAGE.EU Online Exchange Initiative (OEI).
As a participant, you will be part of a virtual and international classroom. Benefit from international learning opportunities and exchange ideas with students from different countries! For more information, please take a look at the FaQs in the Application Process section below!
ENGAGE.EU Modules @ University of Mannheim
As of fall 2022, ENGAGE.EU universities offer ENGAGE Modules, usually consisting of three online courses in two consecutive semesters. The University of Mannheim will offer two ENGAGE.EU Modules, one at Bachelor's level, one at Master's level.
Science for Future: Cultural Studies, Ethnic Inequalities & Sustainable Development
This module combines business studies, cultural studies, and sociological perspectives on today’s societal challenges across Europe. It enables ENGAGE.EU students to combine the sociology of migration with international cultural perspectives and to learn how state of the art research can support sustainable development. “Stories we tell ourselves about ourselves”: This definition of culture by Clifford Geertz describes the general theme of the course “International Cultural Studies”. The lecture revolves around core ideas, concepts, and theories that shape our society, history, and culture as well as the ways we act and think. In this flipped-classroom course, students will get to know some of the most influential thinkers of the last 250 years and their ideas . In an interactive setting, students will discuss the lives, theories, and implications of figures such as Rousseau, Horkheimer and Adorno or bell hooks for a changing, globalized world. The goal of the interdisciplinary lecture series “Science four Future” is to raise awareness for the potential of scientific research to contribute to sustainable development as defined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Mannheim-based researchers from various disciplines including economics, psychology, history, political science, philosophy, information systems, and business management (amongst others) will present cutting-edge research or basic knowledge on sustainability-related topics The overarching aim of the lecture “Ethnic Inequality” is to provide expertise in the field of migration sociology, paying attention not only to the description of main developments but also to the theoretical understanding and critical assessment of the sophisticated empirical evidence. The sociology of migration is undoubtedly one of the sociological areas that have experienced a noticeable upswing in recent years.
| Science for Future: Cultural Studies, Ethnic Inequalities & Sustainable Development | ||||
| Study Level: | Bachelor-Programs (all fields), 3rd Semester+ | |||
| Course Title | Field | Semester | ECTS | Lecturer |
| IDV 401 Lecture International Cultural Studies | Humanities: Cultural Studies | Fall Semester 2022 | 5 | Prof. Dr. Phillip Gassert |
| MAN 454 Science for Future – How Scientific Research can Support Sustainable Development | Business Studies: Management / Sustainable Business | Spring Semester 2023 | 3 | Lecture Series, organized by Prof. Dr. Laura Marie Edinger- Schons |
| Ethnic Inequality: Comparative Approach | Social Sciences | Spring Semester 2023 | 6 | Prof. Dr. Kogan, Irena |
| 14 | Total ECTS | |||
Broadening Governance Horizons – Cultural Studies Foundations, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Perspectives for Management and Governance
This module combines business studies in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, enriched by adding international cultural perspectives to business students learning portfolio. The course “Corporate Governance” allows Master’s students in business studies to develop an understanding of important issues in corporate governance and of its relevance in a social, political, and economic context. The “Corporate Social Responsibility” lecture sensitizes participants to the relevance of CSR in daily business. The imparted knowledge enables students to handle the concept of “Corporate Social Responsibility” appropriately. In particular, students get an overview of the broad topic landscape of CSR and are provided with first-hand practitioner insights into it. This allows them to build the competencies required to define the scope, implications, and limits of CSR in management. The Humanities course „International Cultural Studies“ introduces ENGAGE.EU learners to cultural studies as a site of critical inquiry into society, history, and culture. Analyzing key terms, ideas, concepts, and theories that shape the ways we act and think (including ethnicity, gender, globalization, identity, ideology, popular culture, post-colonialism), this course takes on an international perspective. Students will get to know some of the most influential ideas and thinkers of the last 250 years and discuss the lives, theories, and implications of figures such as Rousseau, Horkheimer and Adorno or bell hooks for a changing, globalized world.
Important: the exam of the online course FIN630 (taught in fall 2022) will take place phyiscally on-campus, NOT online/
| Broadening Governance Horizons – Cultural Studies Foundations, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Perspectives for Management and Governance | ||||
| Study Level: | Masters-Programs in Business (to an extend open to nearby fields) | |||
| Course Title | Field | Semester | ECTS | Lecturer |
FIN 630 Corporate (on-campus exam at home institution!) | Business Studies: Corporate Finance / Corporate Governance | Fall Semester 2022 | 6 | Prof. Dr. Alexandra Niessen-Ruenzi |
| IDV 401 Lecture International Cultural Studies | Humanities: Cultural Studies | Fall Semester 2022 | 5 | Prof. Dr. Phillip Gassert |
| CC 504 Corporate Social Responsibility | Business Studies: Management / Sustainable Business | Spring Semester 2023 | 4 | Prof. Dr. Laura Marie Edinger- Schons |
| 15 | Total ECTS | |||
Download Module- & Course descriptions „Broadening Governance Horizons“
Fall Semester 2022:
- Lecture period: 5 September 2022 – 9 December 2022
- Examination period: 9 December 2022 – 22 December 2022
- Lecture dates and times: Please find the module courses in the Course Catalog of the Online Exchange Initiative (OEI) of the fall semester 2022. The lecture dates and times will be stated there.
Spring Semester 2023:
- Lecture period: 13 February 2023 – 6 June 2023
- Examination period: 3 June 2023 – 17 June 2023
- Lecture dates and times: the lecture dates and times of the spring semester 2023 will be established approx. mid-December 2022 and will be on display here, once available.
Requirements for the Bachelor's Module: enrollment in a bachelor’s program at an ENGAGE.EU partner university in the fall semester 2022 and spring semester 2023; Ideally, you have completed one year of full time studies which amounts to 60 ECTS Credits.
Requirements for the Master's Module: enrollment in a master’s program of business (or nearby fields) at an ENGAGE.EU partner university in the fall semester 2022 and spring semester 2023.
Application procedure: please read the instructions below.
Application Process (OEI and Modules)
Requirements – Who can apply?
The online course offer is available to students studying at the following partner universities:
- LUISS University
- NHH Norwegian School of Economics
- Tilburg University
- Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
- University of National and World Economy
- WU Vienna
Bachelor’s level courses: enrollment in a bachelor’s program at a partner university in the fall semester 2022; Ideally, you have completed one year of full time studies which amounts to 60 ECTS Credits.
Master’s level courses: enrollment in a master’s program at a partner university in the fall semester 2022.
Please note: in addition to the above mentioned general admission requirements, single courses may also have special admission requirements such as previous knowledge in the field etc. Please take a close look at the course descriptions and stated requirements in the course catalog below.
Application period – Until when can I apply?
I am not sure if I get a credit transfer approval from my home university before the application period ends – what should I do?
We encourage you to apply even if you do not have final credit transfer approval from your home university at the time of application. Should you find out that credit transfer is not possible at your home university and would not like to attend an ENGAGE course at University of Mannheim any more, kindly write an e-mail to oei.engageuni-mannheim.de and state that you would like to cancel your particpation.
I got admitted at University of Mannheim – but now I realize that I cannot participate in the course anymore, what should I do?
Please write an e-mail to oei.engageuni-mannheim.de and indicate which course you would like to de-register from. In case you de-register from all courses you were admitted for, please send a written request for disregistration to the above mentioned e-mail address.
Are there any fees?
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Application – How can I apply and what do I need to submit?
To begin your application, please complete the following online form. After submitting the form, you will be asked to register with our Mobility Online Portal to complete your application. In our portal, you will be asked to upload
- Motivation Letter (template will be provided on our portal)
- Confirmation of enrollment at your home university
- Transcript of records
In our portal, you will then be able to indicate the courses you would like to apply for:
- In case you apply for OEI courses, you may list of up to 5 courses you would be interested in (state your priority for each course) and the maximum number of courses you wish to attend. You can attend a maximum of 3 courses.
- In case you apply for an ENGAGE.EU Module, you will need to list the respective Module's 3 courses as your first 3 priorities. In case you would like to add more OEI courses to your application, you are welcome to list them as priority 4 and 5. Should you get admitted to all three courses of the respective ENGAGE.EU Module, you will be admitted to this Module. In case you will not get admitted to all of the Module's courses, you may still attend these courses as individual OEI courses, if you wish. You can attend a maximum of 3 courses.
The selection will be based on an evaluation of your overall academic performance (transcript of records) and the statement of motivation. University of Mannheim will inform its partner universities about the admitted students, so they can confirm the students' selection and enrollment.
Please note: Enrollment at the home institution during the fall semester 2022 is mandatory for registration as an OEI/
Modules student at University of Mannheim in fall semester 2022. Should students lose their enrollment status at the home institution after having been admitted and registered for OEI/ Modules at University of Mannheim, disregistration at University of Mannheim will also be enforced.
