{"id":3982,"date":"2011-06-02T12:41:56","date_gmt":"2011-06-02T18:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=3982"},"modified":"2011-06-02T17:02:01","modified_gmt":"2011-06-02T23:02:01","slug":"business-launches-new-degree-program-with-german-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=3982","title":{"rendered":"Business launches new degree program with German university"},"content":{"rendered":"

UCCS students studying finance or international business will have the opportunity to study euros in addition to dollars as part of a new dual-bachelor\u2019s degree program with the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management located in Frankfurt, Germany.<\/p>\n

Beginning this fall, UCCS students will have the opportunity to earn degrees from both UCCS and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, according to Tom Zwirlein, professor, College of Business. The dual degrees will provide students with credentials that will allow them to work in the fast-growing field of international business and banking.<\/p>\n

\"Portrait<\/a>\u201cIf you\u2019re looking for a way to distinguish yourself on two continents, this is it,\u201d Zwirlein said.<\/p>\n

For more than 15 years, German students have traveled to UCCS and earn certificates in American Business Studies.<\/p>\n

But UCCS students have not participated in programs at the Frankfurt School.\u00a0 That\u2019s about to change.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe dual degree program with Frankfurt School of Finance is an excellent addition to our current international partnerships,\u201d Venkat Reddy, dean, College of Business, said. \u201cIt\u2019s another way the college is helping our students build global futures.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under a new exchange agreement, German students will study at UCCS for two semesters during their degree program. In exchange, UCCS students will study for two semesters in Frankfurt.\u00a0 At the completion of their respective programs, students earn degrees from both colleges. The integrated program includes study in German language, internships and a written thesis.\u00a0 Students will also complete a core set of courses required of both business schools.<\/p>\n

Zwirlein anticipates the program will have five students this fall from each school and will continue to grow as students seek careers in large U.S. or German banks or other industries. Large banks in both countries often have overseas operations, Zwirlein explained, and many corporations are in both countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cBMW convertibles and SUV\u2019s are made in Tennessee,\u201d Zwirlein said. \u201cSomeone who understands the culture and business practices in both countries is going to have a tremendous advantage in our competitive global job market.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the dual-degree program, contact Zwirlein at (719) 255-3241 or tzwirlei@uccs.edu<\/a><\/p>\n