Welcome to European Business School,
Oestrich-Winkel, Germany Exchange Program

Semester Dates:
Fall: Early September to late December
Spring: Mid January to end of April

Sponsored by:
The College of Business at Auburn University has established a relationship with the European Business School (EBS), Oestrich-Winkel, Germany for a student exchange program. Students from EBS may come to Auburn University, and Auburn students, likewise, may go to EBS for a semester or two semesters.

About:
The EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL, International University Schloss Reichartshausen, in short EBS (www.ebs.edu), is the oldest German private state accredited Business School and one of the leading institutions for education and research in Business Administration in Germany. It was founded in 1971 and has been a pioneer in education and execute education. The EBS is authorized to award German state accredited Bachelor and Master degrees, as well as the doctorate (Dr. rer.pol) and the (German) post-doctorate degree (Habilitation). EBS has links with more than 160 companies and maintains an international presence. It has 150 partner universities around the globe and hosts more than 120 international students per semester.

Location:
EBS is in the Rhine-Main area which is one of Europe’s economically strongest regions and has more than 32,000 companies, including 2,200 high-tech production plants, sales and services enterprises and a population of 4.7 million. In geographical terms, EBS is situated in the heart of Europe.

In addition, EBS, is within easy reach of Frankfurt, the financial metropolis with more than 430 national and international financial institutions including the European Central Bank.

EBS is located among the vineyards of the Rheingau, in the romantic valley of the river Rhine which is recognized as a world-heritage site by UNESCO, because of both its medieval castles and monasteries and its beautiful landscape.

The Program:
A German language and culture course (tuition is free and highly recommended) is typically offered over a two-week period in mid-late August prior to beginning of the Fall semester.

For undergraduate programs, at least 50% of the courses are offered in English. Hence, knowledge of the German language is not mandatory. For Masters programs (MBA or M.Sc), the entire program is offered in English.

The following undergraduate programs are offered: Bachelor of Science in General Management (B.Sc.) with tracks in Business Law, Business Information Systems, Business Languages, and International Business Studies; Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management (B.Sc.) — This program is offered in close cooperation with aviation companies such as Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Fraport AG. More details can be found at www.ebs.edu.

The undergraduate program is divided into modules that draw together related subjects into integrated teaching units and link methods, processes, and theories to practical application. The modules are interdisciplinary in nature.

At the graduate level, EBS offers the Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Business Law, and an MBA program. It also offers Executive MBA programs and Executive programs in Health Care Management and Business Innovation. Further details may be found at www.ebs.edu.

Modules and Courses — the difference:
The Bachelor and Master programmes are modular (groups of courses are connected together). If the complete module is taken, then an overall end of module exam is taken which has elements from all the courses, but only one overall mark is given. The courses are listed on the transcript but no mark is seen. It is possible to pass the whole module but fail in one course.

Some of the courses are structured in such a way, that is not possible to take the whole module during one semester (or some of the courses are in German). In such a case, students can take the course on its own — these are called ‘stand-alone courses’. For each course a full exam has to be taken, and if the student passes or fails in one course, this has no relation to the other courses.

Timetable:
The timetable is not as regular as students are probably used to. Some courses last for a whole semester, some for half, but some shorter courses last for only a few sessions, sometimes over an intensive 2 or 3 days. The student is responsible for checking for clashes! When the student registers his/her courses, they must check for clashes. Most of the courses have a variety of groups, and at least one of these groups is taught in English (unless otherwise specified).

Group Work:
Some of the courses will require students to complete groupwork, and in some classes students will be divided into groups so that they are working with EBS students. The groupwork culture may be quite different from that which the students are used to.

Course Credit and Requirements:
Auburn University students must complete a Study Abroad/Course Approval Form, with approval signatures, and be registered for Auburn Abroad to receive appropriate credit. Auburn University students must have adequate health insurance coverage and complete Release from Liability forms through the Office of International Education.

Auburn University students must also complete an Application Form, which may be downloaded from a following section. In addition, they must complete and submit the following:

• EBS online application to be printed out and completed
• Resume or CV
• EBS accommodation form (optional)
• 2 passport-sized photographs
• Transcripts
• Proof of health insurance

Costs:
Students will pay a Program Fee of $3,150 per term to Auburn University — College of Business and will not pay tuition or fees at EBS. For Auburn University students, an Auburn Abroad fee, currently $540 for residents and nonresidents, will be billed additionally through the Bursar’s Office. Students will be responsible for all travel and living expenses and all other incidental expenses at EBS, Germany. Fees are subject to change.

Auburn University students, requesting financial aid, should contact Charles Markle in the Student Financial Services Office at (334) 844-6056.

Housing and Accommodation:
There is no housing on campus. EBS provides a service which offers to arrange accommodation for guest students. They highly recommend that incoming students take advantage of this service as it is extremely difficult to find accommodation in the area.
A service fee of 60 € will be charged upon arrival.

Living Expenses:
Approximate Living Costs (in local currency): from € 600 to € 900, per month: Accommodation: € 300 to € 450/month (a 60 € admin.fee will be charged for help given in finding accommodation)
Food: € 250/month
Books and classroom materials: € 50/course
Local transportation: € 50/ month
Airport pick-up can be organized upon request. Provide the flight number, date and landing time and if possible a mobile phone number so that they may contact you.

Transportation:
Direct flights are available to Frankfurt from many cities in the United States. The cost varies depending on the point of departure and date of departure. Prices may change on a daily basis.

Applications:
The application form may be downloaded. Print it out, provide the proper information and either drop it by Dr. Amit Mitra’s office or mail it to Dr. Mitra at the address provided below:

Additional Information:
For application form or additional information, contact:

Dr. Amit Mitra
Associate Dean - College of Business
Suite 516
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849-5240
Telephone: (334) 844-4030
FAX: (334) 844-4861
E-mail: mitraam@auburn.edu