If you want to know what it's actually like to study at Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences or if you want to find out first-hand what is important in your desired degree programme, we have the right offers for you here. Also if you are not sure yet or  want to find out whether your study decision really suits you, you have come to the right place.

In our "Student Q & A" format, one of our student colleagues will present the degree programmes of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences to you in a short digital presentation. You will receive first-hand insights and reports on your experiences and can directly ask questions about your studies, the respective degree programme and student life in Cologne.

More information: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/service-wiso-faculty/students-for-prospective-students 

Are you starting your 2nd or higher semester in the Bachelor's programme at the WiSo Faculty and have questions about your future course of studies?
In our info sessions we will give you an overview of exciting topics concerning your studies at the WiSo Faculty (in German language). You can also find the entire programmehere.

Next, we will offer an event on the exciting and important topic of "mental strength". With this, we would like to raise awareness of one's own mental health, because this is particularly important in order to get through one's studies well and successfully. We will provide information about potential challenges in studying and mention important starting points as well as individual offers of help.

When: Thursday, 16 Nov 2023 from 5:45-7:15 p.m.

Where: Zoom: https://uni-koeln.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrcemurTkpGtdCBMcTTv_5TIO4dV41C646

Infos by: Ms Katharina Ortmanns & Ms Anna-Linda Sachse (Service Centre Inclusion - UoC)

Presented by: WiSo Student Service Point (WiSSPo)

No registration required, just join the meeting! We look forward to your participation.

Greetings

Your WiSSPo student advisors

Our WiSo@ programmes in London and New York allow you to easily integrate a stay abroad lasting several weeks into your studies at the WiSo Faculty. As part of the programmes, which take place during the lecture-free period in August and September, you can earn up to 18 ECTS (London) or 21 ECTS (New York). In addition to selected, practice-oriented specialist courses with international guest lecturers, the programmes also include various company visits and cultural events. Special emphasis is placed on making initial professional contacts and getting to know the working world in one of the most exciting metropolises in the USA or the UK.

Interested? In 30-minute Zoom sessions, we will give you in-depth insights into the programme process, the application requirements and the integration of your achievements into your studies, and we will answer any questions you may have about WiSo@NYC and WiSo@London.

The 30-minute information events will take place on the following dates:        

• Friday, 10 November, at 10:00am - New York / at 10:30am - London
• Monday, 13 November, at 12:00 noon - New York/ at 12:30 noon - London
• Friday, 17 November, at 10:00am - New York / at 10:30am – London

Zoom link (for all sessions): https://uni.koeln/87YKJ

Meeting ID: 999 3136 6362

Password: 791588

Further information:

Website New York: https://uni.koeln/J49WX; ILIAS New York: https://uni.koeln/WAFC9

Website London: https://uni.koeln/C8CAD; ILIAS London: https://uni.koeln/A6MHY  

The application round for 2024 opens in the WEX portal on 15 November: https://uni.koeln/PTQG2

Contact: academicshortswiso.uni-koeln.de

On Friday an info session on the Studies Abroad Programme will be offered for Bachelor students of Social Sciences:

BSc Social Sciences – Friday, 10 November 2023, 10 a.m.

Please click on date for Zoom registration.

In case of any questions please contact the ZIB outgoing coordinators: wiso-outgoingsuni-koeln.de

The annual job fair “Absolventenkongress” at Köln Messe is approaching (Nov 23^rd + 24^th) – prior to that we will give you important tips on your CV, how to present yourself and how to successfully network - so that you are optimally prepared to talk to your potential future employers!

Use this Zoom preparation meeting for your questions about CVs and self-presentation! Because preparation is the be-all and end-all. This event is the perfect crash course with expert tips from the WiSo-Career-Service!

To register and to find more information click here

Date: Wednesday, November 15^th

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Zoom

Language: German

See you there!
Your WiSo-Career-Service
www.wiso-career.uni-koeln.de 

There are still a few places left for our field trip to REWE Group’s headquarters!

Take advantage of this opportunity and get to know the globally successful REWE Group based in Cologne with deep insights! Various departments and work areas introduce themselves to you, you can find out about your opportunities for internships, working student jobs and starting a full time job. You will find out one or two details that would otherwise remain hidden from you!

When and where: Thursday, November 23rd from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at REWE’s headquarter in Cologne

Event language: German

Registration: Send an e-mail to careerservicewiso.uni-koeln.de

Click here for more information. Limited spots available.

See you there!

Your WiSo-Career-Service

www.wiso-career.uni-koeln.de

Attention social scientists: Even during your studies, internships and contacts to potential employers are important for you. But how and where do you find interesting internships, and how do you create a convincing application that suits your profile?

The WiSo-Career-Service offers an informal group counselling for students of the social sciences. During this session we will answer questions about the entire application process: from cover letter to a job interview invitation. What are the do's and don’ts of a good application and internship search? We will discuss a sample CV, look at CVs and cover letters that you have brought with you and answer any questions participants may have.

You are cordially invited! If you like, you can bring your application documents or just listen and discuss your experiences in the group. We are also happy to collect questions in advance, just write to careerservicewiso.uni-koeln.de.

When and where: Tuesday, November 14th, 12.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. at (WiSo-Building) Seminar Room S241.

The event will be held in German.

Registration is not necessary.

Click here for more information.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Your WiSo-Career-Service

www.wiso-career.uni-koeln.de

On 15.11. Prof. Dr Franz Waldenberger (BWL Prof. LMU Munich & Director of the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo) will give a lecture on recruitment and management in Japanese companies at the Chair of Economics and Business Education of Prof. Pilz.

When? 12:00

Where? In the Dididactic Lab, 1st floor, IBW building.

All students are cordially invited.

More information about Prof. Dr Waldenberger: https://www.dijtokyo.org/de/people/franz-waldenberger/ 

bdvb meets Deloitte: Workshop on "Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)"

In the global competitive environment, companies are increasingly focussing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Deloitte analyses the factors on which successful inorganic growth depends: From the necessity of splitting up companies to the importance of successful integration - would you like to get to know the world of Deloitte Operational Transaction Services better? Would you like to get to know one of the largest business and management consultancies? Then this workshop is just for you:

Get to know your colleagues from the Financial Advisory division and gain an all-round insight into the diverse industry of management consulting. Analyse key aspects of a successful transaction as part of a case study. Finally, you can exchange ideas, network and ask all your questions with your Deloitte colleagues over a relaxed dinner in a restaurant. Are you ready? Then join us on 28 November at 3.30 pm.

Register via the link until 22 November: https://eveeno.com/250723380 

If you like, you are welcome to send us your CV (hg-koelnbdvb.de) to increase your chances of getting one of the coveted places.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Kölner Börsenverein e.V. invites you to our exciting event with Altamar CAM on 15.11.2023 at 6 pm at the WiSo Faculty! Altamar CAM will give a presentation on private equity in the current market environment. This will give you the opportunity to learn about the performance of private equity compared to other assets, as well as the impact of current market trends. The presentation will be followed by a get together with pizza and drinks! Here you will have the opportunity to ask further questions and find out about internships at Altamar CAM. The event will take place in German.  

Please register in advance via the following link: https://kbv.typeform.com/AltamarCam

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Join the Team of the World Business Dialogue: Open House Event on November 8

Would you like to gain active practical experience and help shape awesome projects during your studies? Would you like to be part of a lively, open and motivated team and organize events that connect students with exciting entrepreneurs?

Then we are the right place for you!

The World Business Dialogue is a non-profit student initiative based at the heart of Cologne´s student life. We have set ourselves the goal of giving motivated students the opportunity to come into contact with corporations from all over the world.

All of our seven departments offer you numerous opportunities to develop yourself further and meet like-minded new people with whom you are free to even enjoy a Kölsch in the office sometimes. Participate in numerous events, whether it’s one of our creation labs, podcasts or congresses, realize your own ideas and support us in our projects.

Our team consists of the following departments: corporate relations, event management, finance, marketing, human resources, international relations and product management & speaker. So, you have the choice of which of these interesting resorts makes you curious.

You can apply under the following link: https://world-business-dialogue.com/about-us/join-the-team/ 

On November 8, 2023 at 7:30 pm, we cordially invite you to the Open House at our office (Hohenstaufenring 55, Cologne) if you want to get to know us first. There you can learn more about who we are, what we do and afterwards spend a relaxed evening with our team with snacks and a Kölsch or two. 

For better planning we ask you to register online quickly under the following link: https://world-business-dialogue.com/open-house/ 

What are you waiting for? Be part of the Dialogue! We look forward to meeting you!

The year will soon be over and we are happy to present our last two events for this year. 

First Event:

Together with BPW Köln e.V., we will be holding a cross-club networking evening on November 16 at 7 pm at Startplatz at Cologne Mediapark. The BPW Club Cologne is a network for professional women and consists of diverse members. By networking together, you have the opportunity to meet personalities beyond your own (club) horizon and learn more about them and their professional careers. 
Introduced by a short speed dating session, you will have plenty of time to deepen your conversations and network. 

Here are the key dates: November 16, 2023 from 7 pm @Startplatz Mediapark

You want to be there? Then register here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/clububergreifender-netzwerkabend-lets-get-to-know-each-other-tickets-738343393967?aff=oddtdtcreator

Second Event:
On November 21 at 5 pm you will get the chance to discuss and co-develop the diversity strategy of the Time To Act Group!
The TTA Group consists of many exciting IT companies and wants to advance its cross-company diversity strategy - now it's your turn! Discuss new opportunities with TTA Group employees and be part of the solution to drive diversity in STEM professions. 
This will be followed by a relaxed exchange with pizza and drinks.

Here you have the opportunity to find out more about the booming IT sector and your career opportunities!

Here are the key dates: November 21, 2023, 17:00 - 19:30 @TTA Office Mediapark

Registration via the following link: https://28845.aidaform.com/tta-event-21-11

Please note that the events will be held in German.

ISC x KPMG: Financial Due Diligence & Valuation

When? November 14, 2023, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM, followed by a Get-together 

Where? KPMG Cologne Office, Barbarossaplatz 1a, 50674 Cologne 

What to expect? Experience transaction advisory up close! Dive into the diverse aspects of transaction advisory and company valuation. Our workshop features an exciting case study on the transaction process, where you'll receive support from our experienced consultants. Afterwards, join us for a shared get-together with dinner and drinks, offering you the opportunity to personally meet our colleagues, ask any questions about our daily work, and inquire about your potential journey at KPMG. 

Registration: Sign up with your CV and current grades via email, subject line "KPMG@ISC," to infoinvestmentstrategyclub.de until November 9th. 
Your ISC