INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS COMING TO KLU

MEET THE WORLD ON OUR CAMPUS

WELCOME TO KLU

KLU is a private, independent university dedicated to teaching

and research in the fields of logistics, management, and eco-

nomics. The university is unique with regard to its cross-cul-

tural faculty with research credentials in logistics and related

business fields. KLU was one of the top-ranked universities

in the 2014 Handelsblatt research ranking of business admi-

nistration faculties in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and

we also achieved a top rating in the five criteria of the CHE

ranking 2014 of master students for business administration.

The university is located in Hamburg, Europe’s leading logis-

tics metropolis.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Cross-cultural knowledge and experience are essential parts of

the globally-oriented degree programs at KLU.

The International Office is the contact point for everyone who

wants to find out about the KLU exchange programs or beco-

me an exchange student. Based on bilateral exchange agree-

ments, we have established a network of more than 50 partner

institutions all over the world.

KLU warmly welcomes exchange students for one or two se-

mesters.

COURSES

Incoming exchange students can choose among KLU’s excellent

courses, and will be part of the KLU student body during their se-

mester abroad. In addition to the lectures, the exchange students

can participate in the wide-ranging extracurricular program.

KLU offers the following degree programs that provide graduates

with the professional skills that meet the needs of international

business:

Bachelor of Science Management

Master of Science Management

Master of Science Global Logistics

and Supply Chain Management

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM

Excursions & company visits

Student volunteer group

KLU thinks BIG

"Tastes of the World" food event

German movie night

INTERCOMM

KLU's InterComm involves students and staff as well as Hamburg’s

citizens. InterComm stands for both Intercultural Communication

as well as Intercultural/International Community and consist of a

buddy program, a friend family program and intercultural trainings.

EU ERASMUS+ PROGRAM

Since 2013, KLU has been participating in the ERASMUS+ pro-

gram, the European Union flagship training and education pro-

gram. Our Erasmus Code is D HAMBURG19.

WELCOME MEETING

We will invite you to attend the KLU welcome meeting, where

you will receive a welcome package containing information on

KLU and Hamburg, the KLU student ID and key card, health in-

surance and much more. A campus tour will also be organized

for incoming students.

EXPECTED ARRIVAL DATE

At the latest: one day before the lecture period starts.

SCHEDULES

The preliminary schedules are usually available on our intranet

four weeks prior to the beginning of classes.

GRADING SCALE

The grading scale used at KLU ranges from 1.0 to 5.0. For ex-

ample, 1.0 and 1.3 are outstanding results, 4.0 is the lowest

passing grade.

“There is no better place than KLU for developing

further academic and professional expertise in the

field of logistics and management. The renowned

professors who lecture in English and students from

all over the world provide fantastic opportunities for

keeping up with global world. And being in the heart

of Europe’s second-busiest port and major city, Ham-

burg, offers a great quality of life.

Studying at KLU is a once-in-a-lifetime challenge. I

would highly recommend this satisfying experience

to everyone!”

Ceyda Zaim, MSc Student in Management, Class of 2016

PREREQUISITES AND LIMITED ACCESS TO COURSES

All courses are open to exchange students. In case their first

choices are full, all students, including the exchange students,

have to indicate an alternative course in the selection process.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

English

TOEFL (90 iBT), IELTS (6.5), EU-CEFR (C1) or equivalent

FITNESS FACILITIES

All students are encouraged to use the fitness facilities for a

fee of €15/month with a minimum term of three months.

WIFI

There is free WIFI access on the KLU campus.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TICKET (HVV TICKET)

KLU offers a public transportation ticket per semester at KLU

for a reduced price: only 50 Euro per semester (instead of

approx. 80 Euro per month).

MANDATORY COURSE REGISTRATION

Soon after having been nominated by your home university

electronically, you will receive an online link to complete your

registration as an exchange student.

Graduate exchange students are allowed to take a maximum

of 6 courses, each equivalent to 5 ECTS (European Credit

Transfer System) for a total of 30 ECTS per semester.

Undergraduate exchange students are allowed to take a ma-

ximum of 5 courses equivalent to 6 ECTS each (a total of 30

ECTS) per semester.

As a general rule, you should consider one ECTS to be equi-

valent to 30 hours of course work. Please consult your home

university to determine which courses can be credited to your

studies at home.

You must make your final choice of courses within the regis-

tration period.

Some courses are graded with “pass” or “fail” without any

further mark.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Career & Professional Development Program consists of

different workshop modules. It is designed to help you find

the answers to vital questions that will position you to actively

pursue and manage your professional career goals. Exchange

students are welcome to participate in this KLU program.

MEET THE PROS @ KLU

The program coordinators organize guest lectures, workshops,

excursions and factory tours to business partners. Exchange

students are invited to join this part of the KLU program.

LECTURE PERIOD

Fall semester: September–December

Spring semester: January–May

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Nomination deadline for home university

(by the International Office of your home university):

Fall semester: April 30

Spring semester: September 30

Registration deadline (also for free-movers):

Fall semester: May 31

Spring semester: October 31

TUITION FEES AND FREE MOVERS

Tuition fees are waived for students with a signed reciprocal

KLU student exchange agreement who have been formally no-

minated by their home university. All other students, i.e. free

movers, are required to pay the tuition fees per KLU semester.

ACCOMMODATION

KLU Student Services offers support to find suitable accom-

modation for exchange students. We have a limited number

of student dorms in a public student housing available (only

during the fall semester, approx. € 350 per month).

LIVING COSTS

Students’ requirements may vary significantly, depen-

ding on their individual choice of housing, living, and

travel expenses. Estimated expenses for one person

per semester in Euro:

€ 350 health insurance (up to 30 years of age)

€ 500 health insurance (over 30 years of age)

€ 20 liability insurance (optional)

€ 2,000 housing/accommodation

€ 1,600 food, clothing, textbooks, misc.

Min. total: € 4,000

COURSE LISTS BSc MANAGEMENT (6 ECTS credit points per course)* MSc MANAGEMENT (5 ECTS credit points per course) MSc GLOBAL LOGISTICS (5 ECTS credit points per course)

SEMESTER I Sep.–Dec.

Management Fundamentals Communication & Academic Fundamentals Business Analytics & Econometrics Leadership & Organizational Behavior Business Logistics & Supply Chain Management Analytical Methods in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Essential Mathematics for Business and Economics Fundamentals of Accounting Business Models & Strategy Economics of Business Strategy Business Analytics & Econometrics Leadership & Organizational Behavior

Logistics & SCM Fundamentals Business Logistics & Supply Chain Management Strategic Issues in Supply Chain Management Sourcing & Procurement Management

Demand Planning & Inventory Management

Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS) Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS)

Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS) Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS)

SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS) SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS)

SEMESTER II Jan.–May

Marketing Descriptive Statistics and Introduction to Inference Statistics

Financial Performance Management & Management Control Selected Topics in Finance Transportation & Distribution Management Information Systems

Microeconomics New Product Development & Pricing Value-based Marketing Financial Performance Management & Management Control Maritime Logistics

Language (9 ECTS) High Performance Human Resources Corporate Social Responsibility Humanitarian Logistics Managing Supply Chain Complexity

Economics of Digital Transformation Sustainable Logistics Advanced Modeling in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Sustainable Logistics

Humanitarian Logistics Economics of Digital Transformation International Economics

Selected Topics in Finance Data Science

SEMESTER III Sep.–Dec.

International Business Law Human Resource Management Capstone Project (10 ECTS) Electronic Business Capstone Project (10 ECTS) Advanced Supply Chain Management

Corporate Finance Macroeconomics Advanced Topics in Logistics

Language (9 ECTS) Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS) Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS)

Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS) Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS)

SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS) SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS)

SEMESTER IV Jan.–May Applied Research Methods Applied Research Methods

SEMESTER V Sep.–Dec.

EthicsIntercultural Communication & Management

Business Strategy

Seminar in Management Seminar in Logistics & SCM

Consumer Behavior Supply Chain Strategy

SEMESTER VI Jan.–May

Business Game International Financial Accounting

Innovation & New Business Ventures Sustainable Supply Chains

International Finance Logistics Operations

*We also offer different general studies and skills courses for bachelor students per semester (1 - 2 ECTS).

COURSE LISTS BSc MANAGEMENT (6 ECTS credit points per course)* MSc MANAGEMENT (5 ECTS credit points per course) MSc GLOBAL LOGISTICS (5 ECTS credit points per course)

SEMESTER I Sep.–Dec.

Management Fundamentals Communication & Academic Fundamentals Business Analytics & Econometrics Leadership & Organizational Behavior Business Logistics & Supply Chain Management Analytical Methods in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Essential Mathematics for Business and Economics Fundamentals of Accounting Business Models & Strategy Economics of Business Strategy Business Analytics & Econometrics Leadership & Organizational Behavior

Logistics & SCM Fundamentals Business Logistics & Supply Chain Management Strategic Issues in Supply Chain Management Sourcing & Procurement Management

Demand Planning & Inventory Management

Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS) Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS)

Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS) Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS)

SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS) SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS)

SEMESTER II Jan.–May

Marketing Descriptive Statistics and Introduction to Inference Statistics

Financial Performance Management & Management Control Selected Topics in Finance Transportation & Distribution Management Information Systems

Microeconomics New Product Development & Pricing Value-based Marketing Financial Performance Management & Management Control Maritime Logistics

Language (9 ECTS) High Performance Human Resources Corporate Social Responsibility Humanitarian Logistics Managing Supply Chain Complexity

Economics of Digital Transformation Sustainable Logistics Advanced Modeling in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Sustainable Logistics

Humanitarian Logistics Economics of Digital Transformation International Economics

Selected Topics in Finance Data Science

SEMESTER III Sep.–Dec.

International Business Law Human Resource Management Capstone Project (10 ECTS) Electronic Business Capstone Project (10 ECTS) Advanced Supply Chain Management

Corporate Finance Macroeconomics Advanced Topics in Logistics

Language (9 ECTS) Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS) Project Management (2.5 ECTS) Negotiations (2.5 ECTS)

Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS) Business Ethics (2.5 ECTS) Conflict Management (2.5 ECTS)

SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS) SAP Laboratory (2.5 ECTS) Intercultural Skills (2.5 ECTS)

SEMESTER IV Jan.–May Applied Research Methods Applied Research Methods

SEMESTER V Sep.–Dec.

EthicsIntercultural Communication & Management

Business Strategy

Seminar in Management Seminar in Logistics & SCM

Consumer Behavior Supply Chain Strategy

SEMESTER VI Jan.–May

Business Game International Financial Accounting

Innovation & New Business Ventures Sustainable Supply Chains

International Finance Logistics Operations

SOP MOBILITY ONLINE

KLU’s International Office uses

the online tool „Mobility Online“

to administrate the incoming

and outgoing exchange mobi-

lities.

Nomination of exchange students via online link (sent to the

partner universities in due time twice per year)

Registration of the individual exchange students online

Administration of the course selection

Online access to acceptance letters, course selection, etc.

CONTACT

KÜHNE LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY

Wissenschaftliche Hochschule

für Logistik und Unternehmensführung

Großer Grasbrook 17 | 20457 Hamburg HafenCity | Germany

Phone: +49 40 328707-0

Ulrike Schneider | Head of International Office

Phone: +49 40 328707-142 | E-Mail: exchange@the-klu.org

Ursula Horst | International Office Assistant

Phone: +49 40 328707-148 | E-Mail: exchange@the-klu.org

www.the-klu.org/international-office

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