University of Hannover : Hannover - Hannover International Summer School of Economics and Management (HISSEMA)

International students receive the chance to gain academic experience in Germany by attending English lectures in "International Management and Economics" and "German Economy and the European Union" while being able to collect course credits. The HISSEMA is also attended by German students who attain regular LUH-credits.

During the HISSEMA three lectures with 25/30 semester periods per week will be offered. Students passing each course will receive 5 European Credits (ECTS) per class.

International Management and Economics: The module "International Management and Economics" will presumably consist of the following parts:

- International trade, competitiveness of companies and international business relations
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Finance, incl. financial crisis

The German Economy and the European Union: The module "German Economy and the European Union" will presumably consist of the following parts:

- The German Labor Market
- Germany and the European Union
- The European Union, its development and institutions
- The Welfare State

German Culture, Business and Language: The course will provide basic German language skills as well as insights in German culture and history. Excursions to leading German companies and institutions give insights into German business culture. Students are required to make presentations, to prepare case studies, and to submit homework referring to aspects of the cultural, economic political, and educational systems of Germany.

Excursions: During the course "German Culture Business and Language" the International-students will visit the German capital Berlin and several German Companies.

Other Excursions: The Hannover students will prepare an activity programme for the International-students. It usually includes an excursion to another German city such as Hamburg and other activities in the Hannover region.