International Summer School at TUM School of Management
Sustainable entrepreneurship, with its combination of economic, social and ecological goals, is a powerful tool for tackling grand societal challenges. The International Summer School 2018 provides you with the theoretical and practical input you need to become a changemaker. The objective: Inform – Inspire – Interact!
Inform
Benefit from cutting-edge research at a triple crown accredited business school and the rich experience of sustainable entrepreneurs. Get to grips with the theory and practice of founding a new sustainable business.
Inspire
Work with dedicated academics and a diverse group of sustainable entrepreneurs from different industries, including fashion, food and energy. Participate in interactive workshops and learn to see societal challenges as entrepreneurial opportunities.
Interact
Collaborate with people from all over the world and generate creative entrepreneurial ideas for tackling the grand societal challenges of the 21st century. Work in small teams to develop your own business concept and become a changemaker.
Program
The International Summer School 2018 includes an extensive supporting program. The vibrant entrepreneurial scene in Munich will be explored. You will have the opportunity to visit leading institutions in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship and meet the founders of purpose-driven companies and experience their innovative products first hand, for example a visit to a local sustainable brewery.
You can enjoy a true Bavarian experience in Munich and its stunning surroundings. The cultural program includes a welcome event in a beer garden, hiking in the Alps, a day trip to lake Chiemsee, a barbecue by the Isar river, an alternative bike tour of local hotspots and a great farewell party.
What you can expect
- Meet and work with inspiring, like-minded people from all over the world
- Acquire a sound knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals and the grand societal challenges of the 21st century
- Benefit from the cutting-edge research and excellent infrastructure of the Technical University of Munich and the triple crown accredited TUM School of Management
- Gain insights into the work of sustainable entrepreneurs from various industries, who will share their personal stories with you
- Familiarize yourself with a wide range of startup tools, including the Sustainable Business Model Canvas, Rapid Prototyping and Storytelling
- Develop your own sustainable business concept in small teams guided by highly dedicated academics, entrepreneurs and coaches
- Attend various workshops and side events on the interface of sustainability and entrepreneurship
- Enjoy a varied cultural program in the evenings and at the weekend – a true Bavarian experience, including hiking in the Alps and a welcome event in a beer garden
Accommodation
The program fee for the Summer School includes hotel accommodation from July 15 to 27. The hotel is located in the city center, just five minutes from Munich’s central railroad station and ten minutes from the main campus of TUM. Rooms are for three to six people, with single rooms available upon request. Accommodation includes free wireless internet access, a breakfast buffet each day and access to a games room and bar.
Location
Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities. Its focus areas are the engineering sciences, natural sciences, life sciences and medicine, reinforced by schools of management and education. TUM acts as an entrepreneurial university that promotes talents and creates value for society. In that it profits from having strong partners in science and industry. In 2006 and 2012 it won recognition as a German “Excellence University.” In international rankings, TUM regularly places among the best universities in Germany.
At TUM School of Management, teaching and research at the intersection of management, engineering, natural und life sciences is carried out. After its foundation in 2002, TUM School of Management has quickly established itself as one of the leading business schools in Germany. Our research focuses on future trends and real-world solutions that advance innovation-based businesses and benefit society at large. Since 2017, TUM School of Management is part of a select international group of business schools to hold the Triple Crown Accreditation.
Experience Munich’s unique combination of a cosmopolitan lifestyle and cordial atmosphere. TUM School of Management is located in the center of Munich, the capital of the federal stateof Bavaria–an area known as the powerhouse of the German economy. Munich is a financial, technological and entrepreneurial hub and the city of choice for many global companies such as BMW and an ever increasing number of start-ups. Munich was recently ranked fourth as one of the cities with the highest quality of living worldwide. The city offers stunning architecture, wide expanses of green and, on a clear day,a fabulous view of the Alps. In Munich, people from all over the world make for a vibrant city life, while native Bavarians ensure that German “Gemütlichkeit” still has a firm place in everyday life
Application
To apply for the International Summer School 2018, send your detailed résumé and a one-page motivation letter to Christina.hertel@tum.de. In your motivation letter please outline your prior experience in the fields of sustainability and entrepreneurship. The final deadline for applications at a regular rate is May 15, 2018 (by 11:59 p.m.).
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