| Hof Exchange Program |
Penn State Abington offers students in the BSB program the opportunity to spend a semester at the Fachhochschule Hof in Bavaria as part of a Penn State international exchange program. Students will enroll in junior-level courses in Business Administration or Information Science Technology, taught in English, while they gain valuable international experience.
Pay Penn State Abington tuition and fees - go to school in Germany. Spots still open for Fall 2008 semester. Contact: Dr. Dolores Rafter Arevalo, 320B Sutherland, 215-881-7541.
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Although the academic calendar is different for the German students enrolled in the school’s degree programs, Hof presents a curriculum during the fall semester exclusively for foreign exchange students that allows them to study core courses, encounter international business environments, and satisfy the intercultural requirement of general education. |
| The program begins with a two-week orientation in September including intensive German instruction and travel to tourist and business sites. | |
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The formal instruction period begins in October and ends at the Christmas holidays. Students enroll in three core courses taught in English: International Finance (4 hrs), International Marketing (4hrs), and International Management Organization (4 hrs); they also study German as a foreign language (6 hrs). Students may also enroll in IST courses. |
The Fachhochschule Hof, University of Applied Sciences, was established as part of the Bavarian Institutions of Higher Education in 1994. Enrolling approximately 1200 students, its mission is "to provide a relevant, practical education at a high academic level to satisfy the needs of a modern economy." Program offerings at Hof include: Business Management, International Management, Business Information Technology, Marketing Engineering, and Information Technology. Internships are also available. |
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In many respects, the educational philosophy of this institution is very compatible with the goals of Penn State’s BSB program and IST program. The school has an international office to assist foreign students. "Club International" at Hof pairs each international student with a German student mentor to help answer questions about university life and leisure activities. The Hof is located in a scenic area of northern Bavaria; the city and surrounding area has a population of approximately 53,000 and offers many cultural diversions. |
| Scholarships to study in Hof at the University of Applied Science are available through Penn State Abington and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). | |
Contact: Dr. Dolores Rafter Arevalo, 320B Sutherland, 215-881-7541.