Course Content and Methodology

The course focusses on four thematic modules. Each unit offers a balance between conceptual learning and practice-oriented training, management skills as well as soft skills. 

The programme consists of three workshops and the work on a specific project of internationalisation. While the first module is mainly conceptually driven, the training course will methodologically focus on the practical aspects of internationalisation. Participants will learn about examples of “good practice” from different countries all over the world, and then apply the acquired knowledge to their everyday work in their own universities. Entering into an international dialogue will improve and train their management and intercultural skills, and enhance their awareness and knowledge about developments in internationalisation processes. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to network and establish partnerships worldwide. 

Each participant develops and works on an Internationalisation Project that fits their position and institutional goals. This practice-oriented work helps them to define specific and realistic goals, develop a roadmap, set their own milestones, and to keep record of their tasks. 

The participants are continuously advised during the learning process by mentors and colleagues to guarantee the most individual-tailored training. Shortly after their selection, participants receive preparatory reading and working materials, which provides them with insights into conceptual issues. The literature will also help them to reflect on the individual/institutional status quo and their specific projects.