This is an introductory course to the CEMS program at WU. The goals of this intensive, one full day course is to provide key information to the CEMS students about their CEMS experience at WU. We will provide information about:

1. General communication with the CEMS office, weekly info, de-registration, evaluation, CEMS workload (ECTS), difference between CEMS and WU workload, exchange semester, internship, language courses, MSc thesis topics

2. Details about the CEMS network (CEMS schools), present our corporate partners (CPs), curriculum and extra curriculum CP involvement, skill seminars.

      3. Short presentation of the CEMS club and the CEMS alumni assiciation

      4. We will also offer a guided tour of the WU Campus and a professional Team building workshop.

      5. An introduction to the research element of the CEMS program, the MSc thesis  

Knowledge: Students on completion of the course will possess:

•            Knowledge of the facilities at WU

•            Familiarity with the CEMS program, corporate partners, CEMS club and alumni association.

•            Theoretical input and reflection on thinking and collaboration modes of intercultural
teams

              Basic knowledge of academic research

Cognitive & subject specific skills: Students on completion of the course will possess:

•            The ability to work more effectively in a team.

•            Awareness of the impact of cultural differences on team dynamics.

•            Organizational abilities in relation to teamwork by solving a group task (by finding similar
competences)

This course requires in-person attendance for the entire day.

The teaching methods are a blend of speakers' presentations, student participation in teams (based on team assignments during the workshop), and a personal participation 

Students will be assessed based on:

1. Their team work 70%

2. Their personal participation 30%