Questions and Answers on enrollment of Chinese-German cooperation programs in 2022

1. Would you please introduce the College of International Exchange of Shandong Agricultural University?

A: The College of International Exchange of Shandong Agricultural University is the first batch of Chinese-foreign cooperative undergraduate education institutions officially approved by the Shandong Provincial government and the Ministry of Education. It is a cooperation between Shandong Agricultural University of China and Essen University of Applied Technology for Economic Management in Germany. The license number of the Ministry of Education is MOE37DEA02DNR20030057O.

The college has three undergraduate majors, namely International Economics and Trade, Business administration and accounting, with a four-year academic system. The first and third academic years are spent in Shandong Agricultural University, China. In the fourth academic year, students who pass the test will study in Germany for one year in accordance with relevant regulations. In the first academic year, I mainly completed German intensive learning, including basic skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating, and completed moral education, physical education and some public basic courses offered by Shandong Agricultural University. In the second and third academic years, students will complete the basic courses of the professional course. The courses are taught in German by German teachers, using the original German teaching materials and the German teaching and examination mode. In the fourth academic year, I will study professional courses in Germany and complete the graduation thesis writing and graduation defense. Mutual credit recognition is implemented for the courses of both China and Germany, and qualified students can obtain the bachelor's degree certificate and bachelor's degree certificate issued by Shandong Agricultural University and the bachelor's degree certificate issued by the University of Economics and Management in Essen, Germany.

2. Could you introduce the basic information about the University of Economics and Management in Essen, Germany?

A: Essen University of Economics and Management (FOM University), located in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, was founded in 1993. It is jointly organized by the Essen Entrepreneurs' Association, the Retail Trade Association, the Federation of Wholesale and Foreign Trade Industries, and the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Essen - Muhlheim-Oberhausen). These institutions represent key German companies in the energy supply, retail and services, chemical and glass manufacturing and metal power sectors, ranging from local small and medium-sized enterprises to large multinational conglomerates. At present, FOM University, headquartered in Essen, has developed into one of the largest economic management universities in Germany, covering the fields of economics, management, law, science, engineering and other disciplines, with 10 certified research institutions and 11 research centers, highlighting the school's applied research characteristics. The school has established branch schools in 29 cities such as Berlin, Bochum, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Koln, Munchen, and Vienna, Austria.

Diplomas issued by FOM University are officially recognized by the German government and are also recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education. In 2004, FOM University was accredited by the German Scientific Council of Wissenschaftsrat, Germany's highest academic accreditation body. In 2006, his bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Business Administration were successfully recognized by FIBAA Foundation for the Evaluation of International Business Administration Courses, one of the highest degree certification bodies in Germany. In 2012, the first batch passed the FIBAA's Education Quality System assessment, and all majors were certified by FIBAA, which passed the review and re-evaluation in December 2018.

The students of the School of International Exchange study and live in Essen, the sixth largest city in Germany.

3. What are the characteristics of the School of International Exchange between China and Germany?

★ Progressive study abroad

Progressive study abroad overcomes the drawbacks of students studying abroad directly, such as language difficulty, unfamiliar environment, great psychological pressure, and difficult to adapt to life, so that students can first lay a solid foundation in China, accept formal and rigorous higher education as in Germany, and then study abroad when their German language and self-care ability are mature, and successfully complete their studies.

★ International Course

From course Settings to textbooks and materials, from professors to teaching assistants, from teaching methods to examination management, the complete introduction of the German university related professional degree curriculum system.

★ Project-based teaching

The first year of intensive German language learning, small class teaching, each class of about 25 students; In the second and third academic years, I will study German professional courses and adopt the teaching mode of professor lecturing + assistant tutoring; The fourth year of study abroad, according to the professional module teaching, the whole German context learning.

★ Group Visa

The APS review Department of the Cultural Office of the German Embassy in China specifically conducts the APS review of the eligibility of overseas students to stay in Germany, and the visa rate is high.

★ Employment advantage

With the deepening of economic and trade exchanges and cultural exchanges between China and Europe, especially between China and Germany, major + German will certainly increase students' employment chips, meet the new requirements of economic and social development for talents, and enhance employment competitiveness.

★ Authoritative certification

After the completion of the study and passing the examination, you can obtain the undergraduate degree (degree) jointly recognized by the Chinese and German governments, which can be certified on the website of the Ministry of Education.

4. Is German difficult to learn? What percentage of students go abroad? What is the percentage of students with degrees from both Chinese and German schools?

A: To be realistic, German is the foundation and guarantee for the successful completion of four years of university study. Although German is a more difficult language to master, it is in the same family as English, so there are similarities in learning. The difficulty and essence of German lies in grammar, which is the strength of Chinese students. Everything is difficult at the beginning. As long as students work hard, pay attention to learning methods and skills, and apply them flexibly in their daily learning life, it is not difficult to master this language. The passing rate of the first grade German language examination is more than 90%.

Among the graduates of the 15th class, the proportion of students going abroad is about 85%; About 75% of the graduates received a bachelor's degree from both China and Germany.

5. Can I take English as an elective?

A: Due to the tight schedule and heavy academic tasks of the Sino-German program at the School of International Exchange, English courses are not offered. Even so, there are still some students who spare time to learn English, and the passing rate of college English Band 4 when they graduate is about 70%. Every year, some students successfully apply for master's degree programs in English-speaking countries (such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, etc.).

6. Can you introduce the employment situation of previous graduates?

A: Up to now, the college has successfully graduated 15 classes and 3452 students. Among them, about 60% of the graduates pursue postgraduate studies in well-known universities at home and abroad (University of Mannheim, University of Bayreuth, University of Hamburg, University of Cologne, University of Jena, University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, University of Sydney, Australia, etc.). As well as domestic universities such as Tongji University, Shandong University, Ocean University of China, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Shanghai International Studies University), about 25% work in foreign enterprises such as Volkswagen, Siemens, banks and financial systems, petrochemical enterprises, about 10% are admitted to the national, provincial or municipal civil servants or public institutions, about 5% choose to start their own businesses. The work location radiates to Germany, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Jinan, Qingdao and other places.

Graduates have a good command of German, solid professional skills and a broad international perspective, and can be engaged in translation, foreign affairs, economics, management and other work in government departments, enterprises and institutions, especially favored by German enterprises.

7. Could you introduce the basic enrollment situation this year?

A: We plan to enroll 250 students this year, and there is no limit to the selection of subjects. Admission in accordance with the relevant policies of Shandong Provincial Admission Examination Institute, enrollment of students from Shandong, please visit the Shandong Agricultural University enrollment website for details.

8. Is there any change in the major of admission this year?

A: This year, we will enroll 60 students in international economics and trade, 50 students in business administration and 140 students in accounting. In the second year, eligible students can make a second choice in the College's three majors. The enrollment of the three majors is unlimited.

Students majoring in International economics and trade should practice socialist core values, have good ideological quality and moral cultivation, master the basic knowledge, basic theories and methods of economics and economic and trade majors, be familiar with internationally accepted economic and trade rules, understand and grasp the operation mechanism and development law of domestic and foreign economy and trade, and be proficient in 1-2 foreign languages. Skilled in the use of modern information technology, with good communication and coordination skills and innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, to become an applied, interdisciplinary and innovative talent with global vision and relatively complete knowledge system to meet the needs of China's modernization. Students mainly learn the basic theories and basic knowledge of economics and international trade, receive basic training in economics and management, and have the basic ability of theoretical analysis and practical operation. Qualified graduates can obtain a bachelor's degree in Economics from Shandong Agricultural University and a bachelor's degree from Essen University of Applied Economics and Management in Germany.

Business administration majors are trained to practice socialist core values, have a sense of social responsibility, public awareness and innovative spirit, adapt to the needs of national economic construction, have humanistic spirit and scientific literacy, master modern economic management theories and management methods, and have international vision, local feelings, innovation consciousness, team spirit and communication skills. Specialized talents who can engage in business administration work in various enterprises, public institutions, administrative departments and other organizations at home and abroad. Students mainly learn the basic theories, basic knowledge and basic skills of management, economics and modern enterprise management. They are trained in the methods and skills of strategic management, production and operation management, human resource management, quality management, marketing management, financial management and management information system, and have the basic ability to engage in enterprise management, teaching and research, management consulting and other work. Qualified graduates can obtain a bachelor's degree in Management from Shandong Agricultural University and a bachelor's degree from Essen University of Applied Economics and Management in Germany.

Students majoring in accounting should be able to meet the needs of the construction of socialist market economy, have humanistic qualities, scientific spirit and integrity, master the international frontier academic knowledge and methods of accounting, management, economics, law and computer application, understand international economic and trade rules and accounting standards, and have an international vision, cross-cultural communication ability and international competitiveness. Professional talents capable of accounting and related work in various industrial and commercial enterprises, financial enterprises, intermediary institutions, government agencies, public institutions and other relevant departments at home and abroad. Students mainly learn the basic theories and knowledge of business administration such as accounting, auditing and financial management, receive the basic training of accounting, auditing and financial management methods and skills, and have the basic ability to analyze and solve accounting problems. Qualified graduates can obtain a bachelor's degree in Management from Shandong Agricultural University and a bachelor's degree from Essen University of Applied Economics and Management in Germany.

9. Are there any special requirements for candidates?

A: In view of the special educational mode and learning characteristics of this program, as well as the specifications and requirements for talent training, candidates should have certain foreign language learning ability and interest, and be able to withstand heavy learning tasks.

10. What is the general arrangement of four-year college teaching?

A: According to the teaching plan, in the first academic year, the school provides intensive German training for students, with an average of no less than 30 German class hours per week, and about 1,200 German teaching hours, and offers Chinese public basic courses such as moral education and physical education. According to the characteristics and requirements of language training, the school adopts a small-class teaching method to fully ensure the quality and progress of German learning.

In the second and third years, students will complete the basic professional courses. All German courses are taught by German teachers in German, and the teaching mode of professor lecturing + assistant tutoring is adopted. The original German teaching materials and German teaching and examination mode are adopted.

In the fourth academic year, students who meet the academic performance requirements will study in Germany for one year, take professional modules to teach their professional courses, and complete the graduation thesis writing and graduation defense.

11. What are the main courses offered in Germany?

A: The courses offered by FOM are comprehensive, practical, flexible and professional, and some courses are composed of several related courses.

(1) Economic German, Introduction to Business Economics, Introduction to Mathematics, Microeconomics & New Institutional Economics

Wirtschaftsdeutsch Grundlagen, Einfuhrung Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Einfuhrung Mathematik, Mikrookonomik & Neue Institutionenokonomik,

(2) Human resource management

Human Resource Management

(3) Core competence

Schlusselqualifikationen

(4) Cost accounting & Basic accounting

Kostenrechnung & Buchfuhrung

(5) International value creation management

Internationales Wertschopfungsmanagement

6. Academic writing

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

(7) Accounting and taxation

Bilanzen & Steuern

(8) Academic methods - quantitative data analysis

Wissenschaftliche Methoden – quantitative Datenanalyse

(9) Investment banking

Finanzierung & Investition

(10) International Economic Relations & Macroeconomics II

Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen & Makrookonomik

(11) Major Module I: Financial Management, International Accounting, Trade Marketing

Aufbaumodul Ⅰ:Finanzmanagement, Internationale Rechnungslegung, Handelsmarketing

(12) Practical courses I: Management, Business Accounting, International Trade

Praxistransfer: Management I, Unternehmensrechnung I, International Trade I

(13) Fundamentals of project Management & Informatics

Projektmanagement & IT-Grundlagen

(14) Economic and private law

Wirtschafts- und Privatrecht

(15) Major Module II: Marketing Management, Strategic Management Accounting, International Sales Management

Aufbaumodul II: Marketingmanagement, Strategisches Controlling, Internationales Vertriebsmanagement

(16) Practical courses II: Management II, Business Accounting II, International Trade II

Praxistransfer: Management II, Unternehmensrechnung II, International Trade II

(17) International management

Internationales Management

(18) Major Module III: Corporate Architecture/Leadership, Consolidated Financial Statements, Personnel Management in Trade

Aufbaumodul III: Unter