University of Applied Sciences
In Europe, the emergence of the Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) addressed the gap between theory and practice and in Germany the “Fachhochschulen” in the 60’ and 70’ were an industry initiative, created with the intention of generating competencies which could be used immediately, without lengthy post academic on the job training. Therefore teachings were intended to be practice driven but – of course – with a sound conceptual background.
The magic GNI wants to contribute lies in the links and in the field experience of successes reaching from the beginning of a process addressing an issue to the successful conclusion with tangible and “happy results”. This ensures that not only economic issues have been taken into account, but the social, ecological and development aspects are part of the concept and are equally as important as the business aspects. Such an approach requires focusing on the understanding of the rules of the game and on very practical skills.
This awareness will illuminate our way and guide the selection of teaching contents.
Our Master program is conceived for professionals who have a bachelor level plus a couple of years field experience already and who want to improve their skillset in order to develop practical business and leadership skills. Students usually come from all geographical origins and are approximately 24 to 40 years old.
In special cases if the academic background is different and while the perspective candidate has substantial practical experience, but does not have a bachelors degree, GNI can enrol the student on the basis of their specific “dossier” while defining with the student the specific conditions required in order to be eligible to obtain the final academic title. Such an enrolment must be discussed with the program direction.
We will move from value driven ideas to concepts with partnerships to help for the concrete realisation. The specialisation courses are intended to help for specific needs in competence to be addressed for success, competencies which are beyond and complementary to the skills learned in the stem courses.