Hochschule KarlsruheHochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule KarlsruheHochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences
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Tricontinental Master in Global Studies

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Structure of the study program

The Tricontinental Master in Global Studies program comprises four semesters and starts each year in the winter semester.

All students spend the first semester at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, completing six modules, including one compulsory elective module. In the second semester, in Taiwan, students must complete three compulsory modules and three compulsory elective modules. In the third semester, at the Universidad de Monterrey in Mexico, students take five compulsory modules and one compulsory elective module. In the fourth semester, students write their Master's thesis, preferably in an international company or organization. They will then defend their thesis in the final Master's colloquium. For organizational reasons, it may be necessary to adapt the range of individual courses.

Courses and examinations are held exclusively in English.

Contact

Faculty Office
Claudia Appelius

Phone: +49 (0)721 925-1946
Fax: +49 (0)721 925-1947
claudia.appeliusspam prevention@h-ka.de

Office hours:
Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Building K, room 103B
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe

Study Content

Here we provide an overview of the modules of the TRIM Master's degree program. The module handbook provides a detailed description of the individual course contents. Module Handbook - TRIM

1st Semester -

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

International Business and Management
Management of International Organisations
European Economic Policy
European Business Cultures
Legal Systems in Europe
Elective subject A
2nd Semester  -

National Chung Hsing University

Legal Systems of China and Taiwan
Taiwanese History and Culture in East Asian Perspectives
Evolution of the Principles of Management
Elective subject B
Elective subject C
Elective subject D
3rd Semester - Universidad de Monterrey
Microeconomics of Competitiveness
Introduction to Latin American Management
NAFTA Business Environment
Sales Administration Processes in Latin America
Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Elective subject E
4th Semester 
Master's thesis
Colloquium for the Master's thesis

Master-Thesis

In the fourth semester, you will complete your Master's thesis, preferably in an international environment (e.g., multinational company, supranational organization). You will be supervised by a lecturer from the degree program of your choice. Regardless of the practical relevance of the thesis, emphasis is placed on maintaining an adequate academic level. Consistent with the entire program, the thesis must be written in English.

Languages

The language requirement is proof of English language proficiency, at least at the TOEFL 85 iBT level, a comparable certificate, or the completion of a first degree predominantly in English with a thesis written in English.

Language courses in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese are frequently offered at the Institute for Foreign Languages at HKA. TRIM students can also attend these courses if they are compatible with the TRIM timetable.

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