Double Degree: Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and in Commerce. 2C2D The best of both worlds!

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1 Double Degree: Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and in Commerce 2C2D The best of both worlds!

2 The Schedule 2017/ FINAL EXAM ENGL135 ENGL135 COURSE PART I (AT UW/H) ENGL135 COURSE PART II (AT UW/H) APPLICATION AT UVIC (INCL. ALL DOCUMENTS) VISA APPLICATION GRAMMAR REFRESHER COURSE 2017 START UVIC Apr 25 May 25 Jun 25 Jul 25 Aug 25 Sep 25 Oct 25 Nov 25 Dec 25 Jan 25 Feb 25 Mar 25 Apr 25 May 25 Jun 25 Jul 25 Aug 25 Sep EARLY BIRD APPLICATION UW/H COMMITTEE DECISION AT UW/H APPLICATION AT UW/H 2

3 And once again for ticking off When? What? Done? 16/06/2017 Grammar Refresher Course /07/2017 ENGL135 Course part I (at UW/H) 15/08/2017 Early bird application UW/H 30/09/2017 Application at UW/H 06/10/2017 ENGL135 Course part II (at UW/H) 15/11/2017 Committee decision at UW/H 15/12/2017 Final Exam ENGL135 28/01/2018 Application at UVic (incl. all documents) 01/05/2018 Visa application 06/09/2018 Start UVic

4 The Concept Co-operation between UW/H and University of Victoria Mutual recognition of course content Degrees Philosophy, Politics, and Economics BA (180 ECTS) PPE Commerce BA (240 ECTS) BCom Time structure Semesters 1 to 4 in Witten Semesters 5 to 8 in Victoria (incl. study period abroad) 4

5 The Structure Mutual recognition of course content BCom, 120 ECTS 60 ECTS credits from BCom recognizable for PPE (elective) PPE compulsory, 120 ECTS 120 ECTS credits from PPE recognizable for BCom 5

6 Double Degree: PPE BA PPE (180 ECTS) BCom, 120 ECTS 60 ECTS credits from BCom recognizable for PPE (elective) PPE compulsory, 120 ECTS 120 ECTS credits from PPE recognizable for BCom 6

7 Double Degree: BCom BA BCom (240 ECTS) BCom, 120 ECTS 60 ECTS credits from BCom recognizable for PPE (elective) PPE compulsory, 120 ECTS 120 ECTS credits from PPE recognizable for BCom 7

8 The Rules UW/H students will be required to complete the equivalent of 30 UVic units (120 ECTS credits) of course work within the UW/H degree program. Within these 30 units (120 ECTS credits) UW/H students must complete a core set of required courses. The following courses meet this requirement: Microeconomics Finite Mathematics Business Statistics English Requirement 8

9 The Rules GSB will not accept more than 4.5 UVic equivalent units (18 ECTS credits) of business courses. UW/H students will not be granted waivers from any courses in the BCom program based on business courses completed at UW/H. The University of Victoria requires that applicants whose first language is not English submit proof of English proficiency. UW/H applicants can demonstrate this requirement via a TOEFL score of 575 paper based or 90 ibt (with no section less than 20) or 6.5 on the IELTS (with no component less than 6.0). 9

10 TOEFL Preparation: One Possible Way 10

11 Compulsory Courses in Witten Compulsory courses and content (submodules) Microeconomics Microeconomics Finite Mathematics Mathematics Business Statistics Statistics and quant. methods English Requirement* *ENGL 135: Academic Reading and Writing (1.5 units = 6 ECTS) is offered at UW/H according to the Canadian requirements; final exam is provided by UVic! 11

12 ENGL135 Course: 2017 Schedule Covering more than one semester Start in summer semester (6 course dates) End in winter semester (10 course dates) Exam presumably in December 2017 Course Plan Grammar Refresher Course ENGL 135: Academic Reading and Writing Date Time Hours Content Room Friday 16/ pm Orga date E Casino Friday 23/ pm 4 Grammar E Casino Friday 30/ pm 4 Grammar E Casino Friday 07/ pm 4 Grammar E Casino Friday 14/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 21/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 06/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 13/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 20/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 27/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 03/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 10/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 17/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 24/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 01/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 08/ pm 4 ARW E Casino Friday 15/ pm Final Exam E Casino 12

13 UW/H Course Content PPE compulsory courses (in German) Semesters 1 to 4 (except for thesis) Methods 25 ECTS Maths, fundamentals, statistics & quant., qual. Subject-specific fundamentals 45 ECTS 15 ECTS each for philosophy, politics, economics Interdisciplinary modules Studium fundamentale 10 ECTS 20 ECTS 10 ETCS credits each for reflexive skills as well as artistic and communicative skills Core course 10 ECTS Thesis 10 ECTS (is recognized for BCom as COM 470: Business Research; thesis must be supervised in Witten!!!) 120 ECTS 13

14 PPE Structure Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory elective Compulsory elective Compulsory Elective Elective Pflicht Methods Subjectspecific fundamentals Studium fundamentale Interdisciplinary modules Integrating module Specialization (majors) Additional competencies Thesis Mathematics Fundamentals of scientific work and empirical research Philosophy Economics Economic philosophy Political philosophy Stufu graded Reflexive skills Core course Philosophy Economics Management Financing & accounting Statistics & quantitative methods Qualitative methods Politics Political economics Stufu ungraded Artistic and communicative skills Politics Current issues Independent study 25 ECTS 45 ECTS (3x15) min. 10 ECTS (2 of 3) 20 ECTS (10+10) 10 ECTS min. 40 ECTS max. 20 ECTS 10 ECTS 14

15 Study schedule, double degree, 8 semesters (with BCom in Victoria) Mathematics Institutional economics Qualitative methods Studium fundamentale Microeconomics Macroeconomics Cultural and social philosophy I Political economics Practical philosophy Fundamentals of scient. work and empir. research Statistics & quantitative methods Studium fundamentale Economic philosophy Core course Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce International politics I Studium Fundamentale Political and sociological theories I Theoretical philosophy I Studium fundamentale Institutions and organisations / Policy analyses I Thesis (may be written in Victoria) 15

16 BCom Structure This is where you come from! This is where you will proceed! 16

17 Course Content in Victoria: BCom Year 3 & 4 Once you are registered in the BCom program core, generally in your third year, you will complete one year of core courses (marketing, financial accounting, managerial accounting, management finance, organizational behaviour and design, management of employee relations, management of information systems, operations management, business and sustainability and career skills). These courses are delivered in a cohort format, giving you not only a solid business education, but also an opportunity to work closely with your classmates and develop strong teamwork skills. BCom has a mandatory co-op program in which you complete three semesters of paid work experience to satisfy the BCom degree requirements. 17

18 Course Content in Victoria: BCom Year 3 & 4 In fourth year, you complete an area of specialization along with a term of commerce elective course work. Specializations: Entrepreneurship International Business Service Management Non-specialized option If you are interested in participating in the International Exchange program, you have the opportunity to study abroad for up to four or eight months (academic term + co-op work term) during your fourth year. 18

19 Any Questions? Contacts Prof. Dr. Dirk Sauerland, Responsible for PPE BA Degree Program Dr. Jörn Weingärtner, Managing Director 19

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STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION MEETING WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY? Are you ready to go? How can you go? When can you go? Qualifying for an exchange position Where to find information Where can you go? Practical considerations