Karlshochschule International University

Karlshochschule International University

Type	Private Business School Nonprofit organization
Established	2004
Accreditation	FIBAA
President	Prof. Dr. Manfred Schmitz-Kaiser
Vice-president	Prof. Dr. Peter J. Weber
Academic staff	20
Students	660
Address	Karlstrasse 36-38, D-76133 Karlsruhe , Karlsruhe , Baden-Wuerttemberg , Germany
Campus	Urban
Website	www.karlshochschule.de

The Karlshochschule International University (formerly known as Merkur International University of Applied Sciences) is a state approved private owned business school and Nonprofit organization in the City of Karlsruhe, Germany. The Business School focuses on international markets and intercultural collaboration in Business. Since 2009, Karlshochschule is owned by a non-commercial foundation and the Karlsruhe Chamber of Industry an Commerce (6%).

History

In 1903, the Merkur Akademie (M.A.I.) was founded. In 1992 the first Bachelor Programs were started. In 2004 "Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule - University of Applied Sciences" was founded and state approved, starting the first programs in 2005. On 27 May 2009 “Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule” was renamed the Karlshochschule International University.

Programs

In 2009 programs were accredited by FIBAA.

Intercultural Management and Communication

• Bachelor of Arts
• 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English - or fully taught in English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

International Business

• Bachelor of Arts
• English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

International Marketing

• Bachelor of Arts
• 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English - or fully taught in English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

International Tourism Management

• Bachelor of Arts
• 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English - or fully taught in English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

Tradefair, Convention and Event Management

• Bachelor of Arts
• 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

Arts and Cultural Management

• Bachelor of Arts
• 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

International Energy Management

• Bachelor of Arts
• 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English - or fully taught in English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

International Media Management

• Bachelor of Arts
• 1st year German, 2nd and 3rd year in English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

International Relations

• Bachelor of Arts
• English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

• Bachelor of Arts
• English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

Citizenship & Civic Engagement

• Bachelor of Arts
• English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

Globalization, Governance & Law

• Bachelor of Arts
• English
• 3 years
• 180 ECTS

Master Program Management

• Master of Arts
• Consecutive full-time program
• English
• 2 years
• 120 ECTS

Partner Universities (Excerpt)

Australia:

• Macquarie University, International College of Management Sydney, ICMS, Sydney, Australia

Belgium:

• Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen
• Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, Kortrijk
• Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen
• Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven

China:

• Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, Shanghai, China

Finnland:

• Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences, Kokkola

France:

• Groupe Ecole Supérieure de Commerce, Troyes
• BTS der Lycée Tézenas du Montcel, St. Etienne (nur Incoming)

Georgian Republic:

• Geisteswissenschaftlich-Technisches Institut (Tiflis)

Canada:

• Vancouver Island University, Vancouver Island, Canada

New Zealand:

• Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, Neuseeland

Russia:

• Nicht staatliche Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft und Verwaltung, Taganrog, Russia

Spain:

• Universidad de A Coruña, La Coruña
• Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca
• Universitat de Valencia, Valencia

Turkey:

• Marmara University, Istanbul

UK:

• University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
• University of Lincoln, Lincoln
• University of Sunderland, New College Durham, Durham, UK

USA:

• California School of International Management, San Diego
• Hawaiian Pacific University, Honolulu

Faculty

Name	Courses	From
Michael Zerr	Professor of Theory of Science and Interpretive Management	WS 07/08
Andreas P. Müller	Professor of Intercultural Communication and Intercultural Management	WS 06/07
Stephan Sonnenburg	Professor of Creativity and Performative Management, Head of Master Program Management, Dean of Faculty “Management & Performance”	WS 08/09
Louise Bielzer	Professor of Communication and Strategic Management, Head of the Degree Program Management of Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions	WS 07/08
Wendelin Küpers	Professor of Leadership and Organisational Studies	WS 13/14
Björn Bohnenkamp	Professor of Marketing, Branding and Consumer Culture	SS 14
Francisco Javier Montiel Alafont	Professor of Intercultural Business Communication, Head of Intercultural Management and Communication	SS 12
Christian Stiegler	Professor of Media Management, Consumer Culture And New Media, Head of Degree Program International Media Management	WS 12/13
Dirk Nicolas Wagner	Professor of Strategic Management, Head of Degree Program International Business, Dean of Faculty "Business Economics & Management"	WS 13/14
Desmond Wee	Professor of Tourism Sciences and Spatial Theories, Head of Degree Program International Tourism Management	WS 12/13
André Reichel	Professor of Critical Management and Sustainable Development, Head of Degree Program International Energy Management	WS 12/13
Martin Zierold	Professor of Arts Management and Cultural Studies, Head of Degree Program International Arts and Cultural Management	WS 13/14
Peter J. Weber	Professor of General Management, Vice-President	WS 13/14
Henk van Elst	Professor of Applied Mathematics and Methods of Scientific Research	WS 05/06

External links

• Karlshochschule International University