DBi Germany is a short programme offered exclusively for (E)MBA students from our partner universities, designed to offer insights into particular industry sectors. Exploring the Future of Mobility in the energy landscape, students will have the opportunity to study how the German automotive sector and the German sustainable transport industry intertwine while simultaneously gaining detailed insight into each area. Following an integrated programme model with two dedicated tracks, students will visit some partners together while exploring each topic in more detail with their group or track. The programme combines academic and practical content in a unique way, enabling students to witness theory being put into practice on site.
This 12-day programme includes networking opportunities with institutions and companies where students gather first-hand information about current challenges and prospects. Students will learn in detail about international corporate strategy, sustainable business practices, implications of EU policies, lobbying, digital transformation, leadership and communication from a German perspective. Simultaneously, they will build their international network by working closely with fellow students from around the world.
In the sustainable transportation track, students will gain a comprehensive overview of the German energy sector and its role in the EU. In the automotive track, students will gain an insight into the automotive industry - from today and into the future. Both tracks will benefit from visits to and from energy & car manufacturers, start-ups and policy makers.
Participation is exclusive to (E)MBA students from partner institutions after successful nomination. If you are interested in participating, please contact your home institution's international office.
Programme information
DBi Germany - Overarching framework
Key topics (both tracks)
Energiewende, mobility, energy policy, green energy, digitalisation, renewable energy, climate change, alternative mobility, future of mobility, sustainable business practices
Questions addressed
What is the lifecycle of the automotive industry, especially in the era of climate consciousness and action?
What is the role of EU & German energy policy in the automotive and sustainable transport sectors?
How has their business models changed?
How do you do business in Germany with these types of companies?
How is policy motivating or being motivated by the industry?
What does it look like in reality? Go on-site and find out how these topics manifest in company policy and practice.
DBi Germany – Automotive
Along with shared events with the other Track, this group will explore the automotive sector in-depth. First, by gaining an overview of the well-known and loved German auto industry through first-hand interaction and networking opportunities with its key players. Then by getting a holistic overview of the trends and policy that impact the further development of this industry.
Participating companies have included: car manufacturers (e.g. BMW and Ford) as well as automotive associations (e.g. VDA). Through these interactions, participants will receive first-hand information about current challenges and prospects in the industry from a German perspective.
Key topics
alternative fuels, traditional business practices, automotive: past & present
From energy producers to start-ups and policy makers, students will gain a comprehensive overview of the German energy sector and its role in the EU. Then they will go into a deep-dive on how these theoretical concepts are appled to the sustainable transportation sector through first-hand experiences and networking opportunities with its key players.
Key topics
Alternative mobility, micromobility, German energy network
Applicants will be asked to rank their preferences as to which 'track' they would like to take. Our team will do its best to accommodate applicants wishes but in the interest to balance the programme, cannot guarantee that each student will receive their top choice.
All applicants should be EMBA or MBA students with 2 - 5+ years of business/work experience.
Contact hours & ECTS
50 contact hours, 5 ECTS
Cost
Cost: 2.500 €. Exact details will be communicated after the nomination deadline. (Payable by wire transfer only)
Includes single hotel room, breakfast, domestic travel for all programme points. Initial arrival and departure is not included.
Room and board
Single room with breakfast is provided on all programme days. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Other requirements
All participants must have adequate health insurance for the duration of the programme. We also recommend having an additional accident insurance.
Visas
Students are responsible for organising their own visa in a timely fashion. To check whether you will need one, contact your home university or local German consulate/embassy.
NEW EU TRAVEL REGULATIONS - Start mid 2025 For travelers from visa-exempt countries (also known as the 90-day tourist visa), a travel authorisation called ETIAS will be required to enter most European countries. This has to be done before traveling. See details here: European Union - ETIAS (link)
