IUBH Pathway Programme

Programme introduction:

"Thorough preparation accounts for 50% of success in life" - German saying.

IU has been awarded best German university for career development, accreditors praised IU´s consistent, fact based approach in integrating feedback of all levels in order to increase IU graduates career prospects.

Recent IU research has shown that the success of students and graduates highly depends upon communication skills in academic and business English.

Focus on your success in your IU Bachelor programme:

The IU Pathway Programme builds these skills in order to leverage your success and to give you the best possible start. You live on Campus, you get acquainted with all the facilities, such as IU´s world class library, the globally oriented Campus, your fellow students from over 85 nations as well as the surroundings of Bad Honnef.

Once your degree programme starts, you can entirely focus on your studies and your personal success. Everything else, time consuming and distracting, has been done before - and your success story can start!.

Guaranteed progression into high-end quality IU programme:

Consequently, students of the IU Pathway Programme show highest pass ration (90+%, often significantly higher), and its graduates are more successful than the average IU student with a comparable background.

Upon graduation, your progression into one of the high-class programmes is guaranteed:

• Aviation Management

International Aviation Management

• International Event Management

• Hospitality Management

International Hospitality Management

• International Management

• International Marketing Management

• Tourism Management

International Tourism Management

Progression into IU Bachelor Programme after only 1 semester possible if intermediate exam is successfully passed. In this case, 50% of the fees will be credited to the subsequent Bachelor Programme.

Programme Information – IU Pathway Programme:

Education.

• Language of instruction is English
• Focus on study-related skills
• German language in order to facilitate job opportunities in Germany
• Courses to improve soft skills, leadership and negotiation skills.

Outstanding Teaching and Individual Attention.

• A global and accomplished faculty that shares knowledge and experience with students
• Intensive work in small groups (around 20 students) with an international profile.

Focussed on your success at IU.

• To-the-point preparation for your high level study programme at IUB

• Full integration into Campus life and students´ networks to facilitate your personal contacts and to facilitate your success.

Excellent Campus Infrastructure.

• Student dorms, campus WLAN and a good range of food options
• Campus infrastructure, high-end IU library, study advisory service.

Facts & Figures:

IU Pathway Programme.

• Degree: IU Pathway Certificate (After successful completion of the Pathway Programme guaranteed progression into IU Bachelor Programme).
• Duration of study: 2 semesters
• Studies: full-time 
• Language of instruction: English
• Campus: Bad Honnef
• Intake: March & September.

Entry Requirements:

IELTS of 5.0* (or other accepted tests, please ask our International Admission Team) plus assessment by IU International Admission Team.

* If you do not reach the necessary IELTS score language courses are available.

Your benefits at IU:

Your studies help you to develop your strengths and interests and to combine them into a successful career. You will look at the impact of globalisation on business of all sizes and develop an understanding of the environment in which business is conducted.

• Faculty with broad expertise and experience abroad
• Instruction in small, international groups
• Thorough preparation of your IU study programme including the skills needed for a successful study at IU, such as scientific English in reading, writing and communicating; presentation skills
• The development of key social, professional and intercultural skills for a successful management career
• The university's extensive industry contacts for internships and career, including information and networking programmes
• German language in order to facilitate job opportunities during and after studies.

Awards and recognitions:

The IU programmes meet the highest demands of the industry. The following accreditations guarantee their quality.

• FIBAA: Quality guaranteed through external educational inspectorate.
• The IU is accredited by the German Science and Humanities Council.

IU Pathway Programme:

Leverage your success & have a smooth start into your degree programme.

In the CHE University Ranking IU has been ranked as the best university in Germany for career development.

Accreditors highlighted IU’s consistent, fact based approach to integrating feedback from all levels in order to optimise the career prospects of IU graduates.

Recent IU research has shown that the success of students and graduates highly depends upon communication skills in academic and business English especially in reading and writing.

Success in the German job market is also highly dependent on having a good knowledge of the German language.

The IU Pathway Programme builds precisely the skills you will need for your sucessful studies and the best possible start.

Subjects:

Overview.

• Economic and business applications of maths

• German language

• English academic reading and writing

The IU Pathway Programme provides face-to-face tutor contact plus supervised assignments, which help you to develop the competencies need in your degree programme at IU. You‘ll take part in fully interactive sessions, often involving group work, to maximize understanding, testing and peer support.

Regular tutorials and progress reviews include the chance to have personal discussions with your personal or programme tutor. These meetings enable you to monitor your personal and academic progress and to receive support if you have difficulties. Furthermore, you are fully integrated into IU Campus life, student societies and activities, including many kinds of sports like football, rugby, cultural activities or the organisation of events like Gala Dinners or Business Talks by students.

As well as attending classes each day you are expected to study on your own. This gives you the chance to reflect on what you have learnt, and to apply your newly acquired skills. To help you achieve this, you will have access to a virtual learning environment, where you will find all the study materials available.

Progression into IU Bachelor Programme after only 1 semester possible if intermediate exam is successfully passed. In this case, 50% of the fees will be credited to the subsequent Bachelor Programme.

German Language.

German language skills are the basis for a future career in Germany plus an invaluable tool for communicating with German students and people in the off-campus environment.

English Language.

The module will:

• Provide you with essential skills for undertaking undergraduate study of business in English

• Increase your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary relevant to business, as well as developing your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the

academic setting

• Help you to become familiar with basic conventions of academic writing and discussions, enhancing your analytical and debating skills

• Provide you with general academic presentation skills, along with those relevant to your field of study

• Develop your study skills, including effective use of computers for research and presentation of your work.

Welcome to IU´s Beautiful Campus.

You live on campus and get acquainted with all the facilities, for example IU’s

world class library.

You get to know your fellow students from over 85 nations as well as the surroundings of Bad Honnef.

Costs of 2 semesters/12 month programme including:

• Modern learning architecture and courses
• Lunch included on all university days, campus card to purchase coffee and sweets on campus
• IU Support Package: Airport pickup Duesseldorf/Cologne, opening bank account, applying for visa, health and liability insurance, administrative service to doctors and insurance company
• Semester Ticket for public transport.